When awake, the reoccurring dream just irritates him. His lack of sleep is hindering his plans to turn Scarlet Oak Manor into a world-class hotel. Everything that can go wrong has. But what Remy doesn't know is all the problems are having a little help with coming into bloom.

Etienne Fabron, his so called desk clerk, has his own plans, and an obsessive need to find the Midnight Star sapphire rumored to be hidden inside Scarlet Oak Manor. Etienne isn't above, in fact enjoys, employing black magic to achieve his end.

Enter Gillian Martin, a talented pastry chef with her own demons to escape. Their attraction is instant, surprising to Remy and just plain doubted by her.

An offer to good to refuse lures Gillian to Scarlet Oak Manor where she continues her artistry with food, but still more accidents and problems occur.

The time consuming incidents leave Remy fuming. But he is determined to have what he desires, the world-class hotel and Gillian Martin.

Danger. Passion and some good old spine tingles, this story provides it all. Check it out and see if you can break the curse of the Midnight Star.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Barbara M. Hodges
December 18, 2004