Elly-Royce Laurens Reviews

Added July 13, 2003

Bargain for Love

Author: Elly-Royce Laurens
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Available At: www.trafford.com
Publishing Date: May 2003
Genre: Fiction: Adventure/Romantic
Format: Print
Price: $22.10
ISBN: MS Reader, Mobipocket
Author Email/Website: www.ellyroyce.com
Reviewer: Robin Taylor

Read an incredible love story - filled with adventure, passion and self-discovery.

Fashion Producer Serena Valiente is still healing from the pain of rejection and betrayal, resulting in her recent divorce. Why is it, then, that she is so enthralled with the man she is certain must be a gypsy? Realizing that her accidental meeting of this tall, dark man is just a passing fancy, Serena is enjoying her freedom. Her friend Kyara wants Serena to have fun while she is in Rome. Kyara insists Serena accompany her to one of her parties. What does Serena do when she sets her eyes on her "gypsy" at the party?

Italian Count and businessman, Warren Di Spadafiera, has had trouble getting one very refreshing blonde out of his head. When he spots Serena at his cousin Kyara's party, she immediately rejects him and any attention he has to offer. Warren is baffled. Women do not disregard him. He sets out to find out why Serena seems so annoyed with him. What happens from here on in changes the lives of both Warren and Serena.

Because of confusion and mixed feelings, Serena leaves Rome, which includes leaving Warren. Warren and Serena both carry on with very busy lives, but the hurt feelings create a lot of sadness for the both of them.

Serena and Warren's reunion filled my heart with tears, then gladness. I don't know if I've ever read a reunion scene like this. Will Serena and Warren make their disjointed relationship work now? Warren proposes a bargain to Serena. The prize? Serena's heart. What does Serena have to gain in this bargain? Well, you'll to have to read Bargain for Love to find out!

Bargain for Love gives us a wonderful peek of the Saudi Arabian culture, while thrilling us with the beauty of Rome, Marbella and Monaco. The descriptions of the various countries is exquisite. In addition to that, the character development in this story is extraordinary. Serena has such wonderful qualities, such as loyalty, devotion and innocence. Warren is incredibly introspective, if I had to choose only one word to describe him, that would be it. Also, his loyalty and dedication to his family is unsurpassed. These two characters make Bargain for Love a story that is sure to be a keeper.

When I was at Ms. Lauren's website, I was thrilled to find out that Bargain for Love is based on her experiences in the fashion industry, as well as her many world travels. This is going to make the wait for the following story, Sealed by Revenge, very difficult. These two stories are making a statement for women world-wide. Ms. Laurens has done a wonderful job of mixing fact with fiction. Bargain for Love is not to be missed!

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