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Private Passions (Arabesque)

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The last installment of the Hideaway Daughters and Sisters Trilogy was great. I wasn't sure how I would word this review, but I can only tell you that if you don't read this book you will definitely miss a treat.

Emily Kirkland has loved Chris Delgado since she was twelve. Chris has loved Emily just as long. Emily was a successful journalist and Christopher was a Senator for the state of New Mexico.

Emily never thought in a million years she would actually marry her long time love, but as fate would have it she did. Emily also loved her work as a journalist and was one of the best. But, Emily is assigned to Chris' rival for the office of Governor and now they have to keep their marriage a secret. Emily also finds herself a witness to scandal. Christopher himself has some demons to slay. Together they learned so of the much precious lessons this life has to offer.

I loved the way Ms. Alers combined all of the other characters from the Hideaway Legacy and Daughters and Sisters trilogy. There were so many lessons in this book that it really gave me joy reading it. The way she healed the hurt between Chris, his father and even his mother was wonderful. It was so well written, it seemed so real. I love the way Ms. Alers includes a scripture in the front of the book. Each scripture she chooses is inspired by God. Ms. Alers is one of the most talented and seasoned writers in our time. I am always excited about anything she has written. To get a full understanding of this book you must read Hideaway, Hidden Agenda, Vows, Heaven Sent, Harvest Moon, Just Before Dawn in that order. If not for yourself, these books make wonderful gifts.

Rochelle Alers', "Private Passions", never excludes readers from the genuine fears, needs and desires of journalist, Emily Kirkland and Senator Christopher Delgado-Quintero, whose lives are under continious public and private scrutiny. These childhood companions' platonic relationship changes abruptly when the pair confess their love to each other in Oco, Rios, Jamacia. Unbridled passion erupts as the lovers secretively marry and continue to pursue their very public lives. Alers' continues to create romances where the characters strengths and characterizations are meshed to perfection. Please read all of her previous books.

What could you expect from Rochelle Alers latest book? Nothing but the best. In Private Passions Rochelle has finally linked the Coles, Kirkland and Sterlings into a family. Emily has had a crush on Chris since they where kids spending summer vacations together. She shared her first kiss with Chris and no other man could excite her the way Chris does.

When Chris hears that Emily is engaged to another man he drops everything to go and reveal his love to her.

The author keeps the reader turning pages with love, passion and suspense. It was nice to get an update on all of the characters from her previous books. I encourage all die hard romance novel readers to go out and experience the Hide Away series you will not be disappointed.

I loved this book. I like the fact that Rochelle gives you an update on previous characters. When I first read of Chris and Emily in Regina's story, I was pleased to see that she brought them closer together in Sara and Salem's story. I could not wait for this book to come out. This story was well worth waiting for. I could not put it down. I liked how she kept Chris and Emily's marriage a secret at first. It did present some conflict. She also brought drama and mystery into the book with the murder of Emily's old friend. I love to read her books. I continue to enjoy books with the Cole's and Kirklands and all other related characters. Rochelle is great. There is never a dull moment in her books.

I have been waiting for this novel since I read the last one and I was not disappionted. Ms. Alers has done a wonderful job continuing the Hideaway Legacy Daughters and Sisters Trilogy. This page-turner wonderfully tells the story of the very beautiful and successful Emily Kirkland and the equally handsome and intelligent Christopher Delgado, whose parents I fell in love with in "Vows" and "Hidden Agenda". This book has the right mix of romance and suspense to keep you glued chapter by chapter in the tradition of the Hideaway series. I have re-read the others and expect to do the same with this one.

If Ms. Alers isn't your favorite romance writer, it's because you have never experienced her work.

As always, Rochelle did it again. It was such a plesure to read this book, and also to hear about the entire gang. Vanessa, Joshua, Matt,Eve, David, all the family. I just love the way Rochelle ties in the family tree. I enjoyed reading this book, after all, I can remember when Emily was born, and Christopher, I can remember when he met his father (Matt) for the first time. A true love story, Emily grows up and so does Christopher, they did well for themselves. I totally enjoyed this edition, and continue to keep us reading good and interesting material.

i absolutely loved this book. passion and love from beginning to end. i loved catching up on the Kirklands, Delgados, and Coles. one of the very best since Hideaway. i couldn't put it down. i read it in 2 days. if you're a fan of ms. alers and the hideaway clan, this is a must read!!!!

I loved this book, I literally could not put it down. I was reading another book when I got this one so I decided just to peruse it instead I ended up putting down the other book so that I could read this one.

Emily and Chris, I loved them together. Even before they started their relationship they had this touchy feely friendship. I loved how he was willing to give up everything to have her. I even loved it when they fought.

The family aspect of the story made it real, especially Emily's overprotective father. Everyone but him realised that something was going on with the couple.

This book was awsome! I've been waiting for this for a very long time. Needless to say, it was well worth the wait. Rochelle always amazes me with her ability to link the stories of her characters. Her stories are always so believable, and I can hardly wait for the next one. I finished this book in two days!
If you haven't read this book, what are you waiting for? If you have read this one, and haven't read the others, I suggest you get them and read the whole story while you wait for her next masterpiece.

Emily Kirkland, the talented, outspoken daughter of Joshua and Vanessa Kirkland, has loved Christopher Blackwell Delgado, the son of Eve Blackwell Sterling and stepson of Matthew Sterling, for most of her life. Although Emily has dated other guys, she has held out in hope that Chris will view her as someone other than a sister figure like he views his sister, Sara Sterling Lassiter. Little did Emily know that Chris has been keeping his feelings undercover for Emily as well.

It takes the intervention of baseball legend, Keith Norris, and Sara to set Chris and Emily on their way to privately uncovering their passion for one another. When Emily departs for a well deserved vacation, Keith openly puts a ring on Emily's finger and later publicly announces their engagement. Emily's family and friends, as well as Emily, view the announcement on televsion. Chris is also stunned at the revelation because he believes that Emily has accepted the engagement and is permanently lost to him. Sara sets him straight and tells Chris that Emily has been in love with him for years and waited for Chris to notice her. Chris goes to Emily and is determined to let her know where he stands.

However, due to Chris' political ambitions and Emily's journalism assignment with Chris' rival, they decide to keep their feelings a secret to the public. Due to other events involving Chris and Emily, i.e., Chris' father, Alejandro Delgado, who we met earlier in Eve's and Matt's story, "Hidden Agenda", is now ill and has returned. Chris' political rival's staff threaten to reveal Alejandro's past, which they feel may damage Chris' chance of winning. Chris and Emily set out to uncover information about Chris' father, which Chris wanted explained to him. During their meeting with Alejandro, other events take place which further impacts Chris' and Emily's relationship.

Emily, who has been threatened with death because she had not responded to marriage proposals via e-mail (which we discoverd in Sara and Salem's story, "Just Before Dawn"), now becomes involved in a situation that could shatter her journalism career and endanger her life as well.

"Private Passions" is a passionate love story about two people who have waited years for each other and finally are united as one. It is a thrilling and stunning story, filled with romance and adventure.