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Valentine Masquerade
A fairy tale comes to life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One individual must look past the truth while another finds the beauty within. Having the courage to be yourself comes at a price, but isn’t that true for all fairy tales? Hartley Dupree finds herself in a daily clash between those who rule and want to destroy all she holds dear. She will not lose her family’s business without a fight. Shedding the remnants of the past isn’t easy, but she’ll have to do so, in order to find what’s within herself. Elias Ros surrounds himself with all manner of beauty. Yet, not all exquisiteness remains on the surface as he’s about to find out. The secrets of his past will collide with another as a stolen kiss reveals more than the truth. Midnight is fast approaching as true love waits for a heart to guide the way. Who will save whom? Only a kiss knows the answer as the Masquerade ends. The countdown begins on Valentine’s Day.
272 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2019
About the author
F.J. Roberts
5 books5 followersFJ Roberts is an author of contemporary suspense romance, as well as other genres. He never thought of himself as a writer, just a great storyteller. With the help of a great mentor and friend, he has been proven wrong. Fans patiently wait for the next installment to the de’ la Marsh Series, as well as his stand alones.
FJ lives in the lower region of Louisiana where the murky water meet the marsh and grassland of the south. Raised on the winding bayous of Houma, Louisiana, he is one of three children adopted to proud Cajuns from the area. Life hasn’t always been easy, but with determination and a little moxy, he has proven never to give up, never falter, and always endure.
Before writing, he spent his days, telling wild and imaginative stories to co-workers late into the morning hours while nursing at a local hospital. These stories and his gift of gab helped dispel the nights not only for the staff, but for patients, as well. Nursing continues to be a part of his life, but in his spare time, he enjoys writing, horseback riding, swimming, hiking through winding trails and dense forest and fields, and having intriguing conversations with his best friends.
If you want to know when FJ’s next book will be coming out, please visit his private or author page on Facebook for what lies ahead for this upcoming author.
“Take nothing for granted. You might be surprised by what you can accomplish.”
FJ lives in the lower region of Louisiana where the murky water meet the marsh and grassland of the south. Raised on the winding bayous of Houma, Louisiana, he is one of three children adopted to proud Cajuns from the area. Life hasn’t always been easy, but with determination and a little moxy, he has proven never to give up, never falter, and always endure.
Before writing, he spent his days, telling wild and imaginative stories to co-workers late into the morning hours while nursing at a local hospital. These stories and his gift of gab helped dispel the nights not only for the staff, but for patients, as well. Nursing continues to be a part of his life, but in his spare time, he enjoys writing, horseback riding, swimming, hiking through winding trails and dense forest and fields, and having intriguing conversations with his best friends.
If you want to know when FJ’s next book will be coming out, please visit his private or author page on Facebook for what lies ahead for this upcoming author.
“Take nothing for granted. You might be surprised by what you can accomplish.”
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July 12, 2019
Valentine Masquerade is a modern Cinderella tale.
For Hartley Dupree life was a fairy tale. She may have lost her mother, but she knew without a shadow of a doubt that her father loved and adored her. That is until he decides to remarry. From then on her life went from living like a princess to being the live-in maid for her stepmother and stepsister. The only thing she has left of her family after her father dies is knowing that his company and the family house belong to her.
This book has many twists and turns and keeps you asking 'can it get any worse?' But believe me, what mother dearest puts Hartley through may have changed her on the outside to make her feel like she was an ugly duckling. But nobody and nothing can change the inner beauty and strength that a person has.
For Hartley Dupree life was a fairy tale. She may have lost her mother, but she knew without a shadow of a doubt that her father loved and adored her. That is until he decides to remarry. From then on her life went from living like a princess to being the live-in maid for her stepmother and stepsister. The only thing she has left of her family after her father dies is knowing that his company and the family house belong to her.
This book has many twists and turns and keeps you asking 'can it get any worse?' But believe me, what mother dearest puts Hartley through may have changed her on the outside to make her feel like she was an ugly duckling. But nobody and nothing can change the inner beauty and strength that a person has.
March 29, 2019
I was so engrossed into this story that I had to force myself to put it down last night but had to start reading it again as soon as I got up this morning. Do you believe in fairy tales? Not all fairy tales are easy as the ones we read in all story books and this book is one of those. Hartley Dupree and Elias Ros both have secrets that can tear them apart or bring them together. Find out if fairy tales come to true ,it can happen to you but will it come true for Hartley and Elias.
March 30, 2019
Valentine Masquerade by Fj Roberts is a true Cinderella story with an evil stepmother and stepsister trying to steal everything. This book is so compelling you will not want to put it down. The character development is spot on and you will fall in love with Hartley as she tries to save everything including the love of her life. The author writes this book so that every moment becomes important. Each character has an important place and I am glad Hartley had such good friend to help her along the way. The importance of family and love of family truly shown through every page.
March 24, 2019
This is a great book, I didn’t want to put it down. The storyline is interesting, the characters intriguing, and there were plenty of twists to keep me guessing what would happen next. A great story.
July 7, 2019
this book was really great! she always wanted a fairy tale life. only she got more than she asked for . a life of living in hell. he might be her night in shinning armor. you have to read to find out what happens.
July 13, 2019
Hartley is Cinderella in this fairy tale. Her stepmother and stepsister took everything from her. Elias, Prince Charming, loves beautiful things but he's about to find out that it also comes from within. A kiss, not a slipper, will tell all.
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