Book reviews of Fresh Temptation & Armando Return (Barboza Brothers) by Reeni Austin

Book reviews of Fresh Temptation (Barboza Brothers) by Reeni Austin &  Armando Return (Barboza Brothers) by Reeni Austin

Fresh Temptation (Barboza Brothers) by Reeni Austin
General Romance 
READ a relaxing, fast read 198 pages

This book falls into a category I have dubbed General (sex scenes, no current abuse, may have mild cussing) Romance. A billionaire book that is basically true to form; rich man seeks poor woman. This book is written in third-person mostly, which allow the reader to be able to watch the action as it unfolds from multiple view points. The story is about a male billionaire, Victor, who had broken an engagement sometime prior but the socialite ex-fiancée wants him back. He would rather have a real sized woman, Cara, (think size 10/12 instead of 4) who has a three-year-old son Isaac.

I give this book kudos on having a real sized woman and allowing her to have a past. I disliked having the reason for the female protagonist behavior to be hidden until the end, it made understanding the motivation of the character a little harder.

Armando Return (Barboza Brothers) book 2 by Reeni Austin
General Romance
READ: a relaxing read, 246 pages
 

Good intro with back story into current situation, billionaire Armando is torn from his fiancée Katie at age 18, flash forward ten years. Katie is engaged to a lawyer but Armando wants her back. Victor & Cara, plus her family members make return appearances. This book is still written in third person but while I like knowing what is happening with other family members it seems that about 1/3 the book is about the other family members, not the current couple Armando & Katie. This almost makes it seem like the books are part of a trilogy not a series, so read the first book first.  I read it to find out more about the Big Secret from the past, but this book only put in more clues not answers, so I will have to read the 3^rd book More Than A Maid (coming soon as printed at end of second book) when it is available.

Understanding Book Reviews

I have an eclectic taste in books everything mystery to romance to trivia books to memoirs and more. I am also open to book suggestions. Leave a comment below to suggest a book or put your own perspective on my review below. The first books I am reviewing  are romance I have decided on these sub categories division include:  Clean (all sexual encounters happen off page, little to no cussing), Spiritual (no sex, no cussing and has religious overturns), Teen (under 18), General (sex scenes, no current abuse, may have mild cussing), Supernatural (Vampire, were-creature, ghost, etc.), Paranormal (not supernatural more ESP, or super power based), Fantasy (alternate universe, different planet, future time setting), Historical (past time setting). Notice some categories missing (erotica, BSDM, etc.)? We at Dana’s Great Escapes have decided to keep the all reviews open for most audiences, so some books will not get reviewed at this time. Also please use your own judgment on what you and your family read. Sometimes books may have a combination of categories and I will try to list them. I will just put Read Now, Read or Pass on the book and why.