Review: **Rising Star Romance Writer**
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
I enjoyed this contemporary romance novella, Book 3 of the Billionaire Bachelors trilogy. Vivian Banks and Cooper Hayes meet, years after a college breakup, at Miles and Greta's wedding. The breakup was bitter for Vivian, and confusing to Cooper. When he sees her, all he can think of is getting revenge at her for leaving him with no explanation. His plan is for one night of pleasure, then he walks away and leaves her forever. Well, you know what they say about best-laid plans.The years left a smouldering flame inside each of them. Vivian has carried the weight of her breakup with Cooper, followed by a sham of an arranged marriage, and then unbelievable criminal lies and behavior of her now ex-husband, and her parents. Almost penniless, the once well off Vivian, has found comfort in an old rundown house on Lantern Lake. All she wants from Cooper is his forgiveness for her leaving him and not having the backbone to stand up to her parents.Cooper is a big, strong, man with a tender heart. He is a billionaire, but he knows life is not about the money. He realizes very quickly that he never got over his love for Vivian, and she's the only woman for him. He can forgive this beautiful woman for anything.Tender, yet sizzling with love scenes, you don't want to miss "Lantern Lake" by rising star, Lily Everett.I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.