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Tender Secrets (Kimani Romance)

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Ann Christopher introduces readers to Viveca Jackson, a reporter for the New York Times. Viveca has decided to take a six-month sabbatical to write the story of the century. She has been commissioned to write the biography of one of the country's most successful families - The Warners. Reynolds Warners built his company from very humble beginnings to a million dollar business. It has been twenty years since his death and Viveca is on a mission to reveal all of their darkest secrets - until she meets Andrew Warner.

Andrew is the current CEO and heir of the Warner Dynasty. He is upset that his mother, Arnetta, has agreed to this tell-all novel. When he meets Viveca he figures he can woo her with his good looks and charm. Viveca proves that she is not one of his regular air-headed models that he is used to dating. Viveca is sexy, smart and she refuses to allow anyone to take advantage of her. Viveca has other reasons for wanting to write the book and she is determined to get it done. Andrew has his own reasons for not wanting the story told. After sharing a night of passion, they realize they shared the same desires and the same sexual appetite. It was their attraction that ultimately prevents them from getting what they want.

Tender Secrets is part romance and mystery. The reader is instantly captured in the secret lives of the Warner family as everyone tried to hide a secret that could destroy everything. Uncovering family secrets would also ease the heartache that Viveca has carried around with her for years. As the reader, I was easily captured in this story and eagerly turned each page as I tried to put the puzzle together. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a little mystery along with their romance.

Reviewed by: Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub

OMG!!! I sent in a promo card to receive some free books within the Kimani Romance selections and this is one of the books that I received. I had no expectations about how good the book would be and this is my first read written by Ann Christopher. Hands down this was the best book I have ever read. I read it twice and this is the first time I've ever commented on book. Viveca & Andrew's relationship was presented the best I've ever seen.

Andrew Warner a smart, spoiled, arrogant, sexy, adventurous, & wounded man is just the perfect match for Viveca Jackson a strong, vivacious, smart, determined, & wounded woman. The fact that Andrew was more than persistent with Viveca and she needed so many confirmations from her lover the relationship was the most explosive I have ever experienced in all my reading. I found myself getting so involved in all the hidden skeletons and feeling all the emotions when the secrets were revealed. Mystery plus Romance is an awesome combination. This book is a definite winner in my opinion. If this type of writing is what I have to look forward to from Ann Christopher I will be an avid follower.

I absolutely loved this book and it's sequel!!! The passion and friction between Andrew and Viveca keeps you turning the page. This is definitely a must read!!!

Tender Secrets is a perfect book to carry you through a cold weekend. It will definitely warm you up! Ann Christopher did a great job of the friction between Viveca (Vivi) and Andrew Warner. All of the secrets that they both try to keep from each other are the things that bond them together...forever.

The perfect little, sweet, tender, and secret romance. I loved this book!

Shani G. Dowdell
Author of Secrets of a Kept Woman

This is the first book I've read by this author. It was well written with a realistic story line. I enjoyed the alpha male character and the strong female character. I enjoyed the fact that he wasn't crazy enough to throw away his in heritence when he found out the truth. That was a very cool part of the book. I will be reading books in the future by this author.

I must have read this book a million times already and it never gets old. I guess because Andrew kind of reminds me of my hubby, I loved he and Vivians chemistry, and yes the sex was hot but the story in itself was wonderful.

Ann Christopher is officially one of my new faves! This is the third novel that I've read by this author, and it was really good! The book gets kicked off with a bang, and it just gets better and better. Great characters, a good storyline and lots of heat - all the makings of a good book, IMO. Can't wait to read Eric's story!

After recently reading my first Ann Christopher book, I decided I had to read all of her other books because she is such an amazing writer. Tender Secrets did not disappoint. This is definitely one of the best books I have ever read. The chemistry between the characters was so magnetic. I loved how Andrew was able to read Viveca's thoughts and how he was not afraid to express how he felt about her. I would rate this ten stars if possible. KUDOS to Ms. Christopher and her amazing ability to craft beautiful stories. I can't wait to read Road to Seduction next.

This was a great read involving mostly relatable people, good characterization, sizzling romance and the obligatory shocking twist at the end. While I found Viveca's unforgiving soul and relentless quest for vengeance rather off-putting (gee, why would a nice girl like you brought up in a loving, secure home harbour such longterm evil thoughts? :-)), it did not detract too much from the book. I liked that Andrew figured out her motives but kept trying to find a way to make it work for them.
I guess it all boils down to it being a handbook on how to nail the elusive bachelor by sending mixed signals and playing hard to get.
I am not a fan of writer's depicting bitchiness and re-naming it 'feisty and strong'.
But hey I seem to be in the minority here. In (my) real life world, people with those attitudes never manage to win (boy)friends and influence anyone. Except maybe to stay the heck away from them.;-)

I started this book at 2p and did not sleep until I finished at 4a. This was my 1st book by this author and I think I'm addicted, can't wait to read the next one..............