| Daniella Becker is part owner of a successful bakery named Jingle Buns in Chicago. Although she has a lot to be happy about, there is something missing from her life. All the men she meets like her until they discover the birth defect that she hides. Once discovered, the men literally run from Daniella. Her friends Penny and Teddy try to lift up her spirits and encourage her to no avail. Daniella is convinced she will live the rest of her life alone. There is no soul mate strong enough to handle the defect she has. Then Maximillian Arnalt, a mysterious tourist from Germany, comes into the shop and changes all she has ever imagined life could be. Maximillian himself has a secret of his own and upon meeting Daniella hopes he has met the woman he has been longing for.
A romantic, sizzling and emotional story is presented with two ideal main characters. Daniella and Maximillian are fleshed out nicely and once the reader starts this story they won't want it to end. Daniella's dilemma regarding her birth defect makes one feel just the right level of sympathy for her while Maximillian's own problems with his family allows for those with similar frustrations to understand his need to escape. In creating this scenario, Ms. Mays opens the door for both Daniella and Maximillian to come together in an unimaginable way. The realization that the future may be better than they thought is an uplifting thread that keeps the reader hooked until the very end. The erotic scenes are hot, not to mention frequent. This story is great for those looking for a good paranormal love story with well-rounded characters.
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Reviewer: Tj |