Black Widow Bride

Damon Asteriades has pushed aside his desire for Rebecca Grainger, until his circumstances change.

Rebecca married Damon’s mentor, and is now dubbed the black widow bride by society. What neither of them can forget is the passion that flared between them the night before Damon married her best friend Fliss.

Damon is furious when Savvas, his brother befriends Rebecca and it looks like he also desires her. She’s supposed to be a fortune hunter, the kind of woman he despises, but his body tells another story, until Fliss dies in an accident and his mother becomes ill.

When another wedding needs planning, his mother is in hospital, and insists Rebecca is the only one she’ll trust to organize Savvas’ wedding. Damon persuades Rebecca that his mother will kill herself organizing it, if she doesn’t help. He also discovers Rebecca’s secret, she has a child, a son she insists is her deceased husband’s.

BLACK WIDOW BRIDE is Ms. Radley’s debut novel, and this reviewer looks forward to number two. The story is filled with intense, unresolved passion, as the hero and heroine's worlds collide once again. Rebecca is a provocative heroine, with a strong will and many hidden facets. The hero is a strong alpha male, with preconceived views, that even his mother can not change.

This is an interesting character driven plot, with plenty of zest and zing. The conflict is attention-grabbing as are the intense feelings that continue to flare. There is far more to Rebecca than the usual heroine, making this a page turner. She is tough and a survivor, making her far more interesting than expected. Damon is also an interesting character, one who loves and respects his mother. If you like lots of undercurrents and hot passionate characters, this is the book to read.

June 2007