Review: Romance with a touch of paranormal
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
Never has there been a more apt title than Entangled's Dream Nights with the CEO by Kathy Lyons. This novel, which alternately takes place between the realm of dreams and in reality, requires readers to suspend disbelief and embrace the paranormal elements at work.The story follows Megan Bradford, the plucky and hardworking personal assistant to Wyatt Monroe, the blunt, yet brilliant CEO to a successful hotel chain. Despite being on opposite ends of the personality spectrum, the pair has worked well together for years, ignoring their attraction to each other for the sake of professionalism. It isn't until they find themselves inexplicably co-starring in a series of shared erotic dreams that they begin to explore the possibility of a romantic relationship.There's nothing like an honest to goodness ghost story to bring two people together emotionally... and physically. I felt as if I was watching an episode of Ghost Hunters, Miranda's Place B&B; edition, except with more attractive hosts and actual spiritual contact. There are even a few goosebump-inducing moments peppered through the book, although the creepiness factor was exponentially heightened by the fact that I was reading the book before bed. In the dark.Like the rest of the Brazen line, Dream Nights with the CEO is told through dual narratives by Megan and Wyatt. It's a wonder the two ever managed to get any work done with all the sexual tension crackling between them, although it's an admittedly strange pairing at first glance, with Megan's free-spirited nature often clashing with Wyatt's loner tendencies. The amalgamation of Megan's horror film-inspired nightmares and Wyatt's comic book-related fantasies make for some interesting dreamscapes.Dream Nights with the CEO is an enjoyable and entertaining read with a mishmash of historical, paranormal and romantic elements that combine to make for an original new addition to Entangled's Brazen line. I loved the book in general, although I would've preferred less interaction with Megan's mother, who had the misfortune of reminding me of Mrs. Bennett from Pride and Prejudice. As protagonists, Megan and Wyatt are both sweet and sexy and I can't wait to learn more about the next couple to be featured in the Secret Desires series.