Wishing Well
by Lily White
Publication Date: April 18, 2018
Genres: Adult, Romantic Suspense
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The perfect timing of a fairy tale is tied to its tragedy…
Journalist, Meadow Graham, is invited to interview death row
inmate, Vincent Mercier. Given three days to hear his sordid confession, Meadow
seeks to learn why a wealthy hotel owner killed four people, including her twin
sister.
Sensually exotic and enigmatic, Vincent details his deception
while bragging about the amusement he took in manipulating Meadow’s sister.
Their interview is a battle of wills.
His story is a twisted web of coercion and lies.
And the tragedy is too perfect to be real.
Will Meadow discover all of Vincent’s secrets while she fights
to protect her own?
Title: Wishing Well
Author: Lily White
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Dark
Series or Standalone:
Standalone
Rating: ★★★★★
Well, hello, Lily White.
As far as introductions
to authors I’ve never had the pleasure of reading up until this point goes,
this was
probably one of the
best.
It wasn’t always that
way.
I was hooked in by
the blurb as it pertains to this story. It was unique to everything else I’d
been reading up until this point and so, naturally, I dived straight in.
I’m the first to admit
that when it comes to erotica, or rather, more basically, sexual encounters in
stories, I’m burnt out. It’s never really been my thing, but for the ones I do
read that have them, I’m always looking for them to tie in some way in this
regard to a greater romance happening within the pages. It’s both the over
saturation, and my own personal preferences that lead me in this regard.
And the sexual scenes
in this story, I swear to god, I thought they were going to be a deal breaker
for me, especially given the circumstances that bring them to happen at all.
That didn’t happen.
Because what this
author did, was take something that often times I get tired of reading in depth
and proceeded to flip it on its axis. She wrote a story that despite the rough beginnings
of the characters, had me eating up every single interaction with them. She
humanized them, all of them. And let me tell you, it was no small feat.
She turned something
that to some, might appear ugly and made it beautiful.
The unique story that
the blurb portrayed and what hooked me, it delivered right up until the last
page turned.
Twists and turns that
even on my best thinking day, I didn’t see coming. She took me off guard and
that’s kind of hard to do these days. But what I loved even more than the ride
I was taken on, was how easily she made me become invested in these characters.
And not just one, like the heroine, for instance. I became invested in them all
and by the time I was nearing the end of the story, I couldn’t flip those e-book
pages fast enough.
And it didn’t end in
a way I would have expected at all. So, kudos, author lady, you officially
rocked my world in the BEST OF WAYS.
This is just the kind
of book I was looking for in my reading lull these days. It was a refreshing
read, and a story that much like the saying, never judge a book by it’s cover…also
rings true in not judging an instance within it, for the entire product.
I stand in awe of
this authors ability to tell a story and I hope for anyone reading this review,
you are as well.
My thanks to the
author and all others involved in letting me read an advanced copy of this
tale. It was truly a wonderful read and I hope it twists people up, challenges
their reading choices, and fills them with an immense amount of awe and
enjoyment the way it did with me.
EXCERPT
His
eyes opened, the fan of his dark lashes framing observant green orbs. “Why
would you suggest that? I was only asking a question.”
“It
just seems like...” My voice trailed off.
Canting
his head to the side, he stared at me. “Seems like what?”
Like you’re judging me...
Like I’m worthless to a man like you...
Like I’m some stupid mouse caught in a maze you built
with a deck of cards...
“Like
you’re tired,” I lied.
Sitting
up, he stretched his long legs out over the floor in front of him. “I assure
you, I have much more endurance than a man needs. Endurance that is often complimented.
I won’t be tired until late into the evening.”
Why
did everything he say sound like a reference to the bedroom? Vincent was a
natural flirt, and I didn’t want to see too much into it. “Okay,” was my simple
response.
At
some point in the conversation, I’d forgotten I wore nothing beneath my dress.
Vincent’s eyes found the evidence of that slip of mind, appreciation rolling
behind the green glimmer before he crooned, “You wear the dress well.”
I
may as well have been naked for as uncovered as I felt. Glancing down, I
realized it was slightly cold in the room, two peaks poking at the material of
my dress. Quickly, I attempted to shield my breasts with my arms. If I weren’t
so desperate for food, shelter and cash, I would call off this agreement I’d made
with him. Even now, it felt like I’d sold my soul to the devil.
Thankfully,
my stomach grumbled, two days without food causing the complaint to be clearly
heard across the room.
“We
should go,” Vincent said, the heat behind his gaze dying off as he stood from
the couch and stepped toward me. Instinctively, I backed away, but he grinned
and reached out a hand. “I was only going to offer to carry your bag for you.
Chivalry isn’t entirely dead.”
“I
can manage,” I answered, hating the squeak in my voice as my fingers tightened
over the plastic handle. Shaking myself of the nervousness I felt in Vincent’s
presence, I rolled my shoulders back (as much as I could while still guarding
my breasts) and remembered that I wasn’t the type to be intimidated. Maybe he had
enough energy to last the night, but I was exhausted. That had to be why I felt
so small. After a good night of deep sleep, I’d be back in prime form, ready
and willing to cut this man off at the knees if it was necessary.
Without
arguing, Vincent moved to the door, opened it and paused in the hall to hold it
for me. I approached and was about to walk through when he let it slip from his
fingers to close in my face. My nose almost collided against its surface.
Slamming
my palm down on the handle, I wrenched the door from its frame and glared at
the gorgeous man on the other side.
“You’ll
have to forgive me. I’d forgotten that you didn’t want a man’s assistance.” His
expression was a blank page upon which I could scrawl any emotion or meaning. I
could have allowed his taunt to anger me, could have stalked off to the
elevator, left the building and returned to the rainy streets, but I wanted the
food I knew he would give me. I was desperate for a soft bed and warm sheets.
If the job he offered wasn’t something I could stomach, I’d at least take his
kindness for tonight and leave in the morning.
“It’s
fine,” I answered, turning right to head toward the elevator and leave him
standing behind me.
Reaching
the doors, I noticed the lack of footsteps at my back and glanced over my
shoulder to see Vincent’s eyes planted firmly on my butt. With a snappish tone,
I asked, “See something you like?”
His
responsive grin was deviant. “Oui. J’ai envie de te croquer, ma belle.”
Annoyed
by his use of French, I resisted asking him what he’d said. I was sure it
didn’t matter...or that I didn’t want to know.
If I
did accept his job offer, I was positive that working for a man like Vincent
would be a lesson in patience.
ABOUT LILY WHITE
Lily White is a dark writer who likes to dabble on the taboo
side of eroticism. She is most known for her Masters Series (Her Master’s
Courtesan and Her Master’s Teacher), Target This and many more. When she isn’t
writing as Lily White you can find other books by her under M.S. Willis where
she has penned the Estate Series and Because of Ellison (contemporary romance).
Lily enjoys stretching her writing muscles by continuing to challenge herself
with each book she publishes.
In addition to writing, Lily is an avid reader, gummy bear
slayer, and a gold medalist in puppy naps.
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