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The Sweetest Revenge

Anne Mather, Sara Wood and others

576 pages

A steamy, high-drama collection of romances where bitter grudges melt into irresistible passion.

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This collection of contemporary romances delivers a brisk, intensely dramatic reading experience fueled by the classic trope of revenge-turned-romance. The mood is steamy and tense, steeped in simmering resentments and undeniable physical attraction. Moving from the sun-drenched heat of Miami to grand English estates, the narratives are driven by wealthy, brooding men determined to settle old scores through calculated seduction, only to find themselves undone by the very women they intended to ruin. The prose is highly charged and unapologetically passionate, focusing on the push-and-pull of betrayal, hidden secrets, and awakening sensuality. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour high-stakes, angsty love stories where bitter vengeance inevitably surrenders to overwhelming desire.

Mood
  • steamy
  • tense
  • vengeful
  • simmering
Tone
  • dramatic
  • passionate
  • intense
  • sensual
Pace
brisk
Themes
revenge and retribution · second chances · class differences · awakening sensuality · betrayal and forgiveness
The writing
Melodramatic and highly charged, focusing heavily on simmering tension and irresistible physical attraction.
The arc
Moves from bitter resentment and calculated vengeance to overwhelming passion and unexpected vulnerability.
Who it's for
Readers who crave high-stakes, angsty contemporary romances where wealthy, brooding men use seduction to settle old scores.
Content notes
  • pregnancy
  • death of a sibling
  • manipulation and seduction

About the book

Alejandro's Revenge - by Anne Mather

"Two years ago in Miami, Abigail Leighton spent one unforgettable night with irresistible, enigmatic Alejandro Varga. But malicious lies forced them apart, and Abby returned to England determined to erase Alejandro form her mind. Now back in Miami again, under tense circumstances, Abby has to face her one-time Hispanic lover once more. The fire of passion betseen them flickers just as strongly, but is Abby in danger of getting burned? Alejandro hasn't forgotten the past, and revenge by seduction could settle an old score."

A Passionate Revenge - by Sara Wood

His vow of vengeance!

Vido Pascali could never forget his impoverished childhood--or Anna Willoughby's part in it. He would have revenge

His settling of old scores!

Vido became a millionaire and bought Anna's family home--hiring Anna as his cook How convenient that an irresistible attraction still simmered between them....

His passionate revenge!

Anna soon discovered some harsh truths: Vido had seduced her as retribution--and she'd gotten pregnant.

The Spaniard's Revenge - by Susan Stephens

Xavier Martinez Bordiu - millionaire revenger... The Ford family caused his brother's death. Now Sophie Ford works for him! Tempted by her beauty, Xavier will take his revenge- in the most pleasurable way.

Sophie Ford - a woman with a secret... Sophie is still a virgin, but her confident exterior leads Xavier to believe she resists their simmering attraction as part of an enticing game between them.

However, as Xavier's practised seduction awakens Sophie's sensuality, he finds the ice around his own heart beginning to melt. This is not the kind of revenge on which the Spaniard has bargained.

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