Permata Di Tarika Bay (The Temptress of Tarika Bay)

Permata Di Tarika Bay (The Temptress of Tarika Bay) - Robyn Donald 34yo jewelry designer resists her strong attraction to 32yo real estate developer Hero. She was badly burned 8 yrs ago by her live-in lover of 5 yrs & has been guarding her heart ever since. Hero makes it known that he wants the property she recently inherited from her old friend & wants her in his bed. Heroine isn't sure whether his romantic overtures are solely b/c of her or her land.

This was a pretty good Donald book. The romance, sexual tension, & emotional involvement made for a pleasant read. Heroine had major issues with men & trust. I liked how she evolved from being a starry-eyed & dependent doormat to a woman of independence & inner strength & one who values her self-respect. She sacrificed her comfort & worked hard in order to pay off her debts to her ex-BF, even though he didn't want her to. She learned from her past mistakes & used that to carefully deliberate her decisions re: a r/s with Hero. And it is these qualities about heroine that attracted Hero. She wasn't physically beautiful but he admired what she overcame & what she's become. That makes him extremely likeable in my book.

Recommended.