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Pregnancy & Passion #1
Enticed by His Forgotten Lover
"Have we met?"
Answer: a right hook! Because Bryony Morgan pulls no punches. Even when she's very pregnant and facing down the father of her unborn child. She fell for wealthy hotelier Rafael de Luca when he courted her for her beachfront real estate. Then he disappeared. Now, she's in New York for answers—and she won't accept a brush-off.
But selective amnesia after a crash has Rafael puzzled. How could he ever forget a combustible beauty like Bryony? Solution: return to the island where they met, and relive the unforgettable nights in question—until he remembers everything…
Answer: a right hook! Because Bryony Morgan pulls no punches. Even when she's very pregnant and facing down the father of her unborn child. She fell for wealthy hotelier Rafael de Luca when he courted her for her beachfront real estate. Then he disappeared. Now, she's in New York for answers—and she won't accept a brush-off.
But selective amnesia after a crash has Rafael puzzled. How could he ever forget a combustible beauty like Bryony? Solution: return to the island where they met, and relive the unforgettable nights in question—until he remembers everything…
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 27, 2012
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249 books21.6k followersMaya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.
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September 10, 2013
Enticed by His Forgotten Lover is the first book in the Pregnancy & Passion series, and while I can't say I'm a huge fan of Maya Banks’ books, this one is definitely a hit! It’s a heartwarming tale about what happens when a man gets a second chance and is willing to do whatever he has to, to have a future with the one person in this world who makes him feel things he’s never felt before – true, passionate, soul deep love, and the need to be a better man.
And despite the fact that the writing isn't flawless, and even though this is a storyline that's been done again and again, I really enjoyed the setting and the characters in this book.
The bottom line - Enticed by His Forgotten Lover is a fun, romantic and sexy story about forgetting, forgiving, letting go and moving forward, and I will definitely be looking for more by Ms. Banks in the Pregnancy & Passion series!
June 2, 2020
I just don't buy Rafe's transformation. He is a jerk with the emotional maturity of a 12 year old. The writing is very good and Bryony is a great heroine except she keeps going back to idiot Rafe when she should have just cut her losses.
I think that is the problem I have with MB's category. Her heroines are outstanding but her heros just never measure up. Sure they are sorry, eventually, but compared to the trials the heroines go through, they just have no depth and I can't find any empathy for them.
I love angst, but I want equal angst. If there is going to be severe trials and tribulations I want each partner to have to go through it. If suffering makes character the heroines have it in spades and the hero's need to get some.
Srsly, I was so irritated by the end of this, I wanted Byrony to be with anybody else and Rafe to be a bankrupt bum. From now on I think I will stick with MB's erotica which IMO has more balanced characters.
I think that is the problem I have with MB's category. Her heroines are outstanding but her heros just never measure up. Sure they are sorry, eventually, but compared to the trials the heroines go through, they just have no depth and I can't find any empathy for them.
I love angst, but I want equal angst. If there is going to be severe trials and tribulations I want each partner to have to go through it. If suffering makes character the heroines have it in spades and the hero's need to get some.
Srsly, I was so irritated by the end of this, I wanted Byrony to be with anybody else and Rafe to be a bankrupt bum. From now on I think I will stick with MB's erotica which IMO has more balanced characters.
November 26, 2015
I just popped my Maya Banks Cherry!
This one gets 4 "pregnancy and passion" stars
Rafael de Luca
Rafael is a business tycoon looking to acquire beachfront property. His investors are lined up and he intends to build a swanky beachfront resort.
The land owners of the island have refused to sell to investors. They like their quiet quaint oasis. But Rafael won't be dissuaded. He just needs to convince someone to sell, and everyone has a price.
Bryony
Bryony is pissed!! How dare the man she love treat her like this! She gave him her trust and she now carries his child. Does he really expect her to believe that he has amnesia?
Rafael may have amnesia, but he is sure of two things. Bryony is pregnant, and his blood boils for her. All he wants to do is lose himself in her body and her beauty. But he doesn't remember falling in love with her.
This was such an adorable story. I loved watching these two fall in love for a second time. Bryony was such a free spirit and a very likable character. Rafael was endearing and sexy. These two make a sweet and spicy love story. I believe this book is part of a series but it makes a great stand alone read.
This one gets 4 "pregnancy and passion" stars
Rafael de Luca
Rafael is a business tycoon looking to acquire beachfront property. His investors are lined up and he intends to build a swanky beachfront resort.
The land owners of the island have refused to sell to investors. They like their quiet quaint oasis. But Rafael won't be dissuaded. He just needs to convince someone to sell, and everyone has a price.
Bryony
Bryony is pissed!! How dare the man she love treat her like this! She gave him her trust and she now carries his child. Does he really expect her to believe that he has amnesia?
Rafael may have amnesia, but he is sure of two things. Bryony is pregnant, and his blood boils for her. All he wants to do is lose himself in her body and her beauty. But he doesn't remember falling in love with her.
This was such an adorable story. I loved watching these two fall in love for a second time. Bryony was such a free spirit and a very likable character. Rafael was endearing and sexy. These two make a sweet and spicy love story. I believe this book is part of a series but it makes a great stand alone read.
December 15, 2017
This book was “neither very good nor very bad” for me. I liked Maya bank’s writing. An amnesia, Pregnancy, lies most of the typical HP ingredients were there. I liked Bryony very much, can’t say same about Rafe. He changed and make it up for Byron so at the end It was ok. But, It’s kind of cheesy that how a plane crash transforms a Whole person. Previously he was a bastard after the plane crash he became a lovey-dovey hero. 😜 I say we need more Plane crash for this Asshats. 🤣
October 4, 2011
4.5 stars. I’m more of a Presents gal than Desires, but it’s hard to go wrong with an amnesiac starchy hero. And indeed, except for a few oddly constructed sentences, there’s not a thing wrong with this story.
Still suffering from memory loss after an accident, Rafael is shocked when Bryony -- a woman most definitely not his type -- claims that during his missing weeks they fell in love and she’s now pregnant with his child. Almost more shocking for the workaholic Rafael is her claim that he was a relaxed, fun loving person while with her -- and that he promised not to develop the land he purchased from her. At first completely disbelieving, Rafael comes to see how much the situation is hurting Bryony and decides he needs to spend more time with her and see if his memory will return. I don’t want to say anything more about the plot, except how much I enjoyed its originality and emotional punch.
Bryony, quickly established as no doormat -- when Rafael asks her, “have we met?” she nails him with a right hook -- is a straightforward and sympathetic character, suffering tremendously as she realizes that not only does the man she loves no longer love her, he doesn’t particularly want to. And Rafael undergoes a gratifying change from his callous businessman identity, as he grows to love Bryony and love the idea of becoming a father.
Banks is mostly known for writing erotica, but though there are some steamy scenes, the essence of this story is classic romance: thrilling, heartbreaking and ultimately satisfying.
(reviewed from e-Arc provided by netGalley.)
Still suffering from memory loss after an accident, Rafael is shocked when Bryony -- a woman most definitely not his type -- claims that during his missing weeks they fell in love and she’s now pregnant with his child. Almost more shocking for the workaholic Rafael is her claim that he was a relaxed, fun loving person while with her -- and that he promised not to develop the land he purchased from her. At first completely disbelieving, Rafael comes to see how much the situation is hurting Bryony and decides he needs to spend more time with her and see if his memory will return. I don’t want to say anything more about the plot, except how much I enjoyed its originality and emotional punch.
Bryony, quickly established as no doormat -- when Rafael asks her, “have we met?” she nails him with a right hook -- is a straightforward and sympathetic character, suffering tremendously as she realizes that not only does the man she loves no longer love her, he doesn’t particularly want to. And Rafael undergoes a gratifying change from his callous businessman identity, as he grows to love Bryony and love the idea of becoming a father.
Banks is mostly known for writing erotica, but though there are some steamy scenes, the essence of this story is classic romance: thrilling, heartbreaking and ultimately satisfying.
(reviewed from e-Arc provided by netGalley.)
December 14, 2025
Not enough angst
"Maybe angst will get me out of my 3 star funk?" was my thinking, but this was more cute than angsty.
I liked that the hero was the one with amnesia, but I wish he had suffered more for what he did. Or that we had more page time of the heroine's angst punch moment.
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"Maybe angst will get me out of my 3 star funk?" was my thinking, but this was more cute than angsty.
I liked that the hero was the one with amnesia, but I wish he had suffered more for what he did. Or that we had more page time of the heroine's angst punch moment.
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August 6, 2011
Rating 4.5
I enjoy the Desires Maya Banks writes, they are full of passion, drama and grovelling and characters especially heroines who have a backbone and can verbally spar with the best of them, Enticed by His Forgotten Lover was no less with the hero Rafael who has lost one month of memory and the ability to recognize some people, so when he sees a woman shooting visual daggers at him and asks who she is he gets a punch and then finds out she's pregnant.
Bryony tells him that he's the father, that he spent a month with her, bought her land, promised her not to make a resort and that he loved her. Rafael can't believe it because whatever she shares about him sounds opposite to the stuffy man he is. He can't imagine wearing casual wear, strolling on the beach, let alone falling in love with someone who he says is not his type.
Bryony is angry and hurt. She had reconciled herself to the fact that he betrayed her but finding out he has forgotten about her due to his crash offers her hope and makes her sad as well. Rafe offers to go back to the place where it all started in order to remember, and there he becomes a better person who believes that Bryony and the baby she is carrying is his.
He leaves for some work and then remembers everything of how he was a selfish jerk, a cad who used her and he hates himself and fears losing the woman who is now his life.
I loved the whole drama in the book, it was really enjoyable.
I am curious about Ryan's book the most now.
I enjoy the Desires Maya Banks writes, they are full of passion, drama and grovelling and characters especially heroines who have a backbone and can verbally spar with the best of them, Enticed by His Forgotten Lover was no less with the hero Rafael who has lost one month of memory and the ability to recognize some people, so when he sees a woman shooting visual daggers at him and asks who she is he gets a punch and then finds out she's pregnant.
Bryony tells him that he's the father, that he spent a month with her, bought her land, promised her not to make a resort and that he loved her. Rafael can't believe it because whatever she shares about him sounds opposite to the stuffy man he is. He can't imagine wearing casual wear, strolling on the beach, let alone falling in love with someone who he says is not his type.
Bryony is angry and hurt. She had reconciled herself to the fact that he betrayed her but finding out he has forgotten about her due to his crash offers her hope and makes her sad as well. Rafe offers to go back to the place where it all started in order to remember, and there he becomes a better person who believes that Bryony and the baby she is carrying is his.
He leaves for some work and then remembers everything of how he was a selfish jerk, a cad who used her and he hates himself and fears losing the woman who is now his life.
I loved the whole drama in the book, it was really enjoyable.
I am curious about Ryan's book the most now.
November 7, 2020
2.5-3ish Stars
This is the first book in the Pregnancy & Passion series which follows four friends and business partners: Rafael, Ryan, Devon, and Cameron who knock up girls, and then act like assholes. 🤣 Enticed is Bryony Morgan and Rafael de Luca’s book. We know from the blurb that they had a fling, and then he disappeared. (Rafe has selective amnesia.)
On page Rafe isn’t a huge ass; he feels bad hurting her, but there’s lots of “that doesn’t sound like me” and “I don’t remember you” to generate angst for Bryony. You’re also going to need to accept that he survived a plane crash, and his only injury was selective amnesia for those 4-weeks spent with her. Bryony is very open with her feelings, but I found that brave. She’s pretty tough, and doesn’t just lay down.
My problem was the plot holes, and I know soapy plots are out there sometimes, but these were part of the basis of the entire book, so it felt a smidge lazy.
Bottom Line- Not bad, but not great either. I just couldn’t buy into the pre-book Rafe to the on-page Rafe turnabout. I love a reformed asshole, but I need some growth, not head trauma to “feel” it. This was probably my least fav of the bunch, just because it was bland. There’s not really any conflict, there’s no real drama, there’s not even much of a plot except him trying to get his memory back.
This is the first book in the Pregnancy & Passion series which follows four friends and business partners: Rafael, Ryan, Devon, and Cameron who knock up girls, and then act like assholes. 🤣 Enticed is Bryony Morgan and Rafael de Luca’s book. We know from the blurb that they had a fling, and then he disappeared. (Rafe has selective amnesia.)
On page Rafe isn’t a huge ass; he feels bad hurting her, but there’s lots of “that doesn’t sound like me” and “I don’t remember you” to generate angst for Bryony. You’re also going to need to accept that he survived a plane crash, and his only injury was selective amnesia for those 4-weeks spent with her. Bryony is very open with her feelings, but I found that brave. She’s pretty tough, and doesn’t just lay down.
My problem was the plot holes, and I know soapy plots are out there sometimes, but these were part of the basis of the entire book, so it felt a smidge lazy.
Bottom Line- Not bad, but not great either. I just couldn’t buy into the pre-book Rafe to the on-page Rafe turnabout. I love a reformed asshole, but I need some growth, not head trauma to “feel” it. This was probably my least fav of the bunch, just because it was bland. There’s not really any conflict, there’s no real drama, there’s not even much of a plot except him trying to get his memory back.
January 4, 2018
Sinceramente empezó más o menos bien, pero ha sido un poco flojo. Me esperaba más, sobre todo por que la autora me gusta mucho.
Era una historia corta, pero ha sido todo muy rápido.seguiré leyendo por que es una serie y quiero ver si los demás libros están mejor
Era una historia corta, pero ha sido todo muy rápido.seguiré leyendo por que es una serie y quiero ver si los demás libros están mejor
February 4, 2012
Ms Banks is a solid writer and you can pretty guarantee that her works will be well written and interesting and in usual fashion this one didn't disappoint!
Ok we have definately read the plot line many times as it is very much a Harlequin favourite but Ms Banks' spin and talent makes it different. I laughed at the beginning when the h punched the H when he asked if they had previously met. In my opinion he got off light - if that had been me I would have followed that punch with a short sharp kick in a particular region!
Bryony is a lovely and gentle person who forgives Rafe when he tells her he has amnesia. She continues to love and support him whilst he is trying to regain his memory. There is a final twist that makes you think wow I wasn't expecting that!
Good foundations are laid for Ryans, Cam's & Devon's stories and I am looking forward to reading them.
Ok we have definately read the plot line many times as it is very much a Harlequin favourite but Ms Banks' spin and talent makes it different. I laughed at the beginning when the h punched the H when he asked if they had previously met. In my opinion he got off light - if that had been me I would have followed that punch with a short sharp kick in a particular region!
Bryony is a lovely and gentle person who forgives Rafe when he tells her he has amnesia. She continues to love and support him whilst he is trying to regain his memory. There is a final twist that makes you think wow I wasn't expecting that!
Good foundations are laid for Ryans, Cam's & Devon's stories and I am looking forward to reading them.
September 3, 2011
You know the story, boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy gets girl pregnant, boy gets amnesia.....But seriously, that is the exact premise of this book and as soap opera corny as that may sound this was actually a really good book!! Maya Banks has never let me down and this is no exception. Rafe and Bryony spend a wonderful four weeks falling in love on the island where she lives and when Rafe attempts to return to New York to attend to some business he has an accident and wakes with amnesia and absolutely no memory of his time on the island or Bryony. So, imagine his surprise when a hopping mad, very pregnant Bryony shows up demanding WTF!! Even though Rafe doesn't remember her he can't deny the spark between them and decides that they should return to the island to retrace their steps, in a way and possibly fall in love all over again. I spent most of this book aching for one or the other of these characters, you could just feel their hurt and confusion~~ But, have no fear, there is always a HEA!! I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book and find myself happily awaiting the arrival of the others in this series!!
**This book was provided to me as and ARC by Netgalley!
**This book was provided to me as and ARC by Netgalley!
August 8, 2011
Absolutely loved the book,Rafeal-Bryony both are perfect match for each other,really felt bad for Bryony her pain-fear both touched my heart,Rafeal he used Bryony but fate gave him second chance to win such a wonderful sweet caring person who can change him for good and make him happy,loved Laura a lot such a adorable lady and also liked the drama that was in the story
What Rafeal did was really unforgivable but cause he was so ashamed and guilty and even he was so disappointed by himself how can he do this and way he wanted to make up and never let Bryony go he just wanted a chance to make it right,he did make everything right and won Bryony and her trust and love back
I am eagerly waiting for Ryan,Cam and Devon's story,we got glimpse of what is the issue between Ryan and his ex-fiance Kelly i am so waiting for their book
Good read
Recommend it
What Rafeal did was really unforgivable but cause he was so ashamed and guilty and even he was so disappointed by himself how can he do this and way he wanted to make up and never let Bryony go he just wanted a chance to make it right,he did make everything right and won Bryony and her trust and love back
I am eagerly waiting for Ryan,Cam and Devon's story,we got glimpse of what is the issue between Ryan and his ex-fiance Kelly i am so waiting for their book
Good read
Recommend it
August 23, 2025
A quick read. One of the better category romances that I've read. Rafael, the hero, has amnesia. He cannot remember a month of his life from about 4 months before, due to a plane crash. He is at a party when a woman is staring at him and he makes the mistake of going up to her and ask "Have we met?". Well, we learn that Rafe has been busy and is going to be a father soon. Things are a bit predictable in how it turns out but I was a little surprise at certain events.
March 31, 2017
DNF@60%! So boring!
May 27, 2025
*3.75
February 13, 2019
I’m afraid this book just didn’t work for me. I just didn’t believe the HEA at the end, and for a romance novel, that’s pretty much the death knell. But in addition to that, there were a lot of plot inconsistencies that kept me from becoming immersed in the story.
So, all in all, I hated the hero in this one and the inconsistencies in the amnesia caused a lot of problems with the plot. I can't even rate this as a "be happy that the heroine is happy" book because the douchebag she's marrying is the lowest scum of the earth.
So, all in all, I hated the hero in this one and the inconsistencies in the amnesia caused a lot of problems with the plot. I can't even rate this as a "be happy that the heroine is happy" book because the douchebag she's marrying is the lowest scum of the earth.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2015
This was an interesting re-read for me. I read it a couple of years ago and vaguely remembered the plot so I knew what I was getting into. I like this author and wanted to see how I would react to this book after a couple of years of becoming a lot more picky about what I read.
On the surface, this is a fairly easy read. Pretty simple plot. But then something happens and your heart falls into your stomach.
This book presents a Hero that causes so many emotions and wide swings from love to hate, that I have to respect the author for creating him. The heroine is likable, somewhat naïve, but a good person.
I like that after reading it, I still wonder if I could make the same decision. Could I move forward? I KNOW I would have been more violent - that is for certain!
I previously rated this 4 stars and thought about taking it down to 3 stars because I am still mad at the hero. However, it is a book that I remembered and eventually read again; so I think I will leave it at 4 stars.
Safety Gang Safe
On the surface, this is a fairly easy read. Pretty simple plot. But then something happens and your heart falls into your stomach.
This book presents a Hero that causes so many emotions and wide swings from love to hate, that I have to respect the author for creating him. The heroine is likable, somewhat naïve, but a good person.
I like that after reading it, I still wonder if I could make the same decision. Could I move forward? I KNOW I would have been more violent - that is for certain!
I previously rated this 4 stars and thought about taking it down to 3 stars because I am still mad at the hero. However, it is a book that I remembered and eventually read again; so I think I will leave it at 4 stars.
Safety Gang Safe
November 24, 2011
4 stars – Contemporary Romance
January 17, 2015
3.5 (rated slightly less generously but only because of the length)
I am quite pleasantly surprised. This is my first Harlequin and to be honest, I was expecting a lot of cheese. I anticipate good things from Maya Banks but for many readers Harlequin earns the (undeserved) perception of being trite, cliched and inferior. {Maybe that was only my perception?} Sure, this book is only 186 pages so one can't expect the sort of character and plot development you'd find in 350+ pages; there is a degree of overly-sentimental dialogue, a tiny bit of rushing the plot near the resolution and a somewhat implausible scenario but all of that is quickly overlooked by the unexpected quality. The story flows well, writing is good, characters' intentions are clearly displayed with just enough mystery and you are introduced to the other three characters (Dev, Cam and Ryan) whose stories are to follow in this series. The H/h (Rafael and Bryony) are likeable or redeemable and there are some entertaining minor characters (like Mamaw - though I had a hard time saying that word in my head even though I've heard it a million times). The conflict was a great blindside for me, the resolution was a bit too swift but I maintain that you don't need the depth of details, plot or characters in this kind of book and especially in a story where amnesia is at play. There was a good deal of emotion toward the end. I cried, which isn't unusual, but again I didn't expect to care so much. Overall it was a fast, uncomplicated but not simplistic read and just deep enough that I'm eager to read the next 3 books. Maya Banks is great so I give her a lot of credit for my opinion of this book but now having tested the waters I'll no longer shy away from the Harlequin section.
I am quite pleasantly surprised. This is my first Harlequin and to be honest, I was expecting a lot of cheese. I anticipate good things from Maya Banks but for many readers Harlequin earns the (undeserved) perception of being trite, cliched and inferior. {Maybe that was only my perception?} Sure, this book is only 186 pages so one can't expect the sort of character and plot development you'd find in 350+ pages; there is a degree of overly-sentimental dialogue, a tiny bit of rushing the plot near the resolution and a somewhat implausible scenario but all of that is quickly overlooked by the unexpected quality. The story flows well, writing is good, characters' intentions are clearly displayed with just enough mystery and you are introduced to the other three characters (Dev, Cam and Ryan) whose stories are to follow in this series. The H/h (Rafael and Bryony) are likeable or redeemable and there are some entertaining minor characters (like Mamaw - though I had a hard time saying that word in my head even though I've heard it a million times). The conflict was a great blindside for me, the resolution was a bit too swift but I maintain that you don't need the depth of details, plot or characters in this kind of book and especially in a story where amnesia is at play. There was a good deal of emotion toward the end. I cried, which isn't unusual, but again I didn't expect to care so much. Overall it was a fast, uncomplicated but not simplistic read and just deep enough that I'm eager to read the next 3 books. Maya Banks is great so I give her a lot of credit for my opinion of this book but now having tested the waters I'll no longer shy away from the Harlequin section.
November 8, 2011
While the premise of Maya Banks latest has been done before – he falls in love, fathers a child, and forgets it all - her writing was fresh, and I loved the hero and heroine. Rafael meets Bryony when he’s trying to convince her to sell the land so that he and his corporate BFF’s can raise a hotel. Bryony gets him to loosen up, and falls in love with him. Hurt in an accident, he’s lost his memory and when confronted by her at a party, forces her to confess her relationship to him.
There were some big plot twists concerning his relationship that quite surprised me, but with their rediscovery, I felt that Bryony was able to see more of Rafael’s “true” self. I appreciated that Banks didn’t force the reader through a long period of anger on Bryony’s part when he can’t remember her; instead, she acknowledges that his story is plausible and goes about accepting that and figuring out how to move forward. It was rational, mature way to deal and that’s not something that often happens in series titles. At the same time, you get Rafael’s confusion over his behavior on the island; he can’t understand how he could be the man that Bryony shares, and it was great to follow his progression (again) towards the more relaxed, caring man that Bryony felt him to be.
If you haven’t read Maya Banks before, this is a great start and gives you a sense of her writing style. If you have, you won’t be disappointed by her latest – I can’t wait for the next in this series!
There were some big plot twists concerning his relationship that quite surprised me, but with their rediscovery, I felt that Bryony was able to see more of Rafael’s “true” self. I appreciated that Banks didn’t force the reader through a long period of anger on Bryony’s part when he can’t remember her; instead, she acknowledges that his story is plausible and goes about accepting that and figuring out how to move forward. It was rational, mature way to deal and that’s not something that often happens in series titles. At the same time, you get Rafael’s confusion over his behavior on the island; he can’t understand how he could be the man that Bryony shares, and it was great to follow his progression (again) towards the more relaxed, caring man that Bryony felt him to be.
If you haven’t read Maya Banks before, this is a great start and gives you a sense of her writing style. If you have, you won’t be disappointed by her latest – I can’t wait for the next in this series!
September 18, 2011
I won this book on Twitter and thought it looked like a good book to read on a Saturday afternoon. My review will be honest based on how I felt about the book, not how I felt about winning it.
So what happens when a wealthy hotelier, Rafael de Luca, looks at Bryony Morgan and asks, “Have we met?” A right hook comes flying at your face! Bryony, pregnant with Rafael’s baby, has come to confront the man she loves for loving and leaving her. The problem: Rafael was in a plane crash and has short-term amnesia, not remembering anything from a month before the accident. Now Rafael really has a reason to remember, but what will he remember?
Enticed was a fun quick read. Rafael and Bryony have to go back to finding out if they love each other and if the weeks they spent together was really real. Bryony never has fallen out of love with Rafael, but did Rafael ever love her? Rafael has such a hard time believing he was the sweet, caring man she fell in love with since he knows he is a ruthless bastard. The story keeps you guessing as to if he played her for the land she was selling or if he really did fall for her and the accident delayed them meeting.
While it wasn’t a deep story, it was engaging, sweet, heartfelt and sometimes disheartening all in one book. This series is a cute relief to some bigger series. So if you are looking for a quick afternoon story, this is a good book to pick.
So what happens when a wealthy hotelier, Rafael de Luca, looks at Bryony Morgan and asks, “Have we met?” A right hook comes flying at your face! Bryony, pregnant with Rafael’s baby, has come to confront the man she loves for loving and leaving her. The problem: Rafael was in a plane crash and has short-term amnesia, not remembering anything from a month before the accident. Now Rafael really has a reason to remember, but what will he remember?
Enticed was a fun quick read. Rafael and Bryony have to go back to finding out if they love each other and if the weeks they spent together was really real. Bryony never has fallen out of love with Rafael, but did Rafael ever love her? Rafael has such a hard time believing he was the sweet, caring man she fell in love with since he knows he is a ruthless bastard. The story keeps you guessing as to if he played her for the land she was selling or if he really did fall for her and the accident delayed them meeting.
While it wasn’t a deep story, it was engaging, sweet, heartfelt and sometimes disheartening all in one book. This series is a cute relief to some bigger series. So if you are looking for a quick afternoon story, this is a good book to pick.
October 31, 2011
This was actually a mistake read for me, I don't usually read the short Harlequins because I feel like I get cheated out the length, detail of the story and especially the conclusion always happens too fast. I guess I just ordered this off of PBS because I like the author and her style. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the whole thing; story line, characters, love connection. There was even a twist towards the end that I was a little surprised about, but the best was the right hook at the very beginning when Raphael asked Bryony, "Have we met?"...my kind of girl. It was still short at 180 pages, with 1 good love scene, but if you like this style book I would definitely recommend this one.
November 12, 2011
I always seem to forget how much I love Maya Banks until I pick up one of her books.
She is an amazing author and I have loved everything I've read by her. This book was no exception. I'm just sorry that I didn't read it as soon as I bought it. I can't wait to read the other three books in this series.
She is an amazing author and I have loved everything I've read by her. This book was no exception. I'm just sorry that I didn't read it as soon as I bought it. I can't wait to read the other three books in this series.
January 4, 2016
This time the hero has amnesia. His sin was to lie to the heroine about his intentions for her island property. A good intro to the four friends who all have issues and books of their very own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2017
Leído el 01/09/2012
Good, good, good!!
Good, good, good!!
January 10, 2019
1.5🌟
Malisimo.
No me he creido nada de los personajes.
Muy predecibles y estúpidos.
Una trama aburridisima y al igual que los personajes, predecible.
Malisimo.
No me he creido nada de los personajes.
Muy predecibles y estúpidos.
Una trama aburridisima y al igual que los personajes, predecible.
September 13, 2011
This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.
Expected Release Date: September 13, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: Harelquin Desire
Author’s Website: http://mayabanks.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Pregnancy & Passion
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Steamy
Bryony Morgan has come to New York to confront the lowlife businessman who lied to her, seduced her, and then abandoned her, leaving her pregnant with his child. Spotting him at a social event, she's prepared for anything -- except for the cad to pretend that they've never met!
Rafe de Luca has been suffering from selective amnesia ever since his private plane crashed returning to New York after landing the business deal of the year. Unable to remember a month-long period of his life, his doctors are baffled, and insist that there is a psychological reason behind his amnesia rather than a physical one, but regardless of the cause, he can't let investors get wind of his condition without risking their support.
When he spots the lovely Bryony at a party for his investors, he tries out his most charming smile on her, only to receive a punch in the face for his efforts!
Now faced with a woman who claims not only did he promise that he would not develop the island property he purchased from her -- an action that is so out of character that it might as well be impossible, but that he is also the father of her unborn baby!
Determined to get to the bottom of his seemingly inexplicable behavior, Rafe accompanies Bryony to the island in question to see if anything can spark his memory, but that's not the only thing sparking between him. Unable to resist the crackling chemistry between her and the man she still loves -- the man who claims to remember nothing about their time together -- Bryony is determined that even if Rafe never regains his memory, she will make him fall in love with her again...
While a bit short for my tastes, this book had several of my favorite things in category romance -- amnesia, a forgotten woman whom the hero got pregnant during the time he's forgotten, betrayal, and of course, incredible chemistry.
Rafe also makes a wonderful groveling hero, and his grand gesture was not to be missed.
Overall, this one was definitely a solid entry into the Harlequin Desire line. With just the right amount of angst and sensuality, this book would be a perfect fast read for those in need of a quick love story.
3.5/5 Stars
Expected Release Date: September 13, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: Harelquin Desire
Author’s Website: http://mayabanks.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Pregnancy & Passion
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Steamy
Bryony Morgan has come to New York to confront the lowlife businessman who lied to her, seduced her, and then abandoned her, leaving her pregnant with his child. Spotting him at a social event, she's prepared for anything -- except for the cad to pretend that they've never met!
Rafe de Luca has been suffering from selective amnesia ever since his private plane crashed returning to New York after landing the business deal of the year. Unable to remember a month-long period of his life, his doctors are baffled, and insist that there is a psychological reason behind his amnesia rather than a physical one, but regardless of the cause, he can't let investors get wind of his condition without risking their support.
When he spots the lovely Bryony at a party for his investors, he tries out his most charming smile on her, only to receive a punch in the face for his efforts!
Now faced with a woman who claims not only did he promise that he would not develop the island property he purchased from her -- an action that is so out of character that it might as well be impossible, but that he is also the father of her unborn baby!
Determined to get to the bottom of his seemingly inexplicable behavior, Rafe accompanies Bryony to the island in question to see if anything can spark his memory, but that's not the only thing sparking between him. Unable to resist the crackling chemistry between her and the man she still loves -- the man who claims to remember nothing about their time together -- Bryony is determined that even if Rafe never regains his memory, she will make him fall in love with her again...
While a bit short for my tastes, this book had several of my favorite things in category romance -- amnesia, a forgotten woman whom the hero got pregnant during the time he's forgotten, betrayal, and of course, incredible chemistry.
Rafe also makes a wonderful groveling hero, and his grand gesture was not to be missed.
Overall, this one was definitely a solid entry into the Harlequin Desire line. With just the right amount of angst and sensuality, this book would be a perfect fast read for those in need of a quick love story.
3.5/5 Stars
June 4, 2021
3.5 stars
December 18, 2021
1, maybe 1.5 star
I love amnesia stories but this one wasn't what I wanted or liked.
I DNFed this one because I couldn't stomach the idiocy that poured down on me from the heroine.
Yeah, that was a nope.
I might try to give it another go when cleaning or doing sth around the house, maybe then (when focused on scrubbing my kitchen) I'll be able to ignore the fact that the heroine is a desperate clingy idiot and the hero is a dumbass.
Yeah, maybe.
But not just now.
I love amnesia stories but this one wasn't what I wanted or liked.
I DNFed this one because I couldn't stomach the idiocy that poured down on me from the heroine.
Yeah, that was a nope.
I might try to give it another go when cleaning or doing sth around the house, maybe then (when focused on scrubbing my kitchen) I'll be able to ignore the fact that the heroine is a desperate clingy idiot and the hero is a dumbass.
Yeah, maybe.
But not just now.
July 27, 2011
I thought this book was very predictable. I knew from the start just where this was heading. There was the potential for a surprise, but even that you knew how it was going to end up.
Bryony was somewhat interesting, I did find it hard to believe that with all the knocks that came her way she kept believing and going back to Rafe. I never really warmed up to Rafe. From the start he didn't seem like he gave a crap about anyone but himself so I had a hard time believing his transformation.
So while this one was enjoyable, it was also forgettable.
Bryony was somewhat interesting, I did find it hard to believe that with all the knocks that came her way she kept believing and going back to Rafe. I never really warmed up to Rafe. From the start he didn't seem like he gave a crap about anyone but himself so I had a hard time believing his transformation.
So while this one was enjoyable, it was also forgettable.
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