Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Story Behind The Book
Ever since I decided to seriously sit down and write a romance book, I was told, "Don't write in first person point-of-view. It's difficult and readers don't like it as much as third person." So, I listened to those experts. And as most fiction authors will tell you, they hear the voices of their characters. And the heroine in Hide & Seek had a lot to say. And she didn't want anyone else doing the talking. Hence...her story is told in her words. I'll never listen to those experts again!
Reviews
"If there’s one thing I learned while reading <em>Hide & Seek</em>,
it’s this: A childhood game has never been so fun, naughty, or hot!!
Valerie Mann has written a deliciously wicked short erotic story that
tugs at your heart and will have you clamoring for more" ~ <a href="http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2009/10/hide-and-seek-by-valerie-mann.html?zx=6ee7ace06d4c5cbf">Whipped Cream Reviews</a><br /><br /> "<em>Hide & Seek</em> was a very cleverly written story with humor, sexual tension and wit. The characters were full of fun...I have never read any of Ms. Mann's work but love her writing style" ~ <a href="http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com/search/label/Valerie%20Mann">You Gotta Read Reviews</a><br /><br />"Have you ever read a story that grabbed you on the first page, bit into
your ass and just wouldn't let go? But then, you really didn't want it
to let go anyway..." ~ Seriously Reviewed<br /><br />"Valerie did a great job of giving the characters personality, and I
quickly became enamoured with Kelly, our heroine. She was funny and
likeable. And the hero, Nick, left me drooling..." ~ <a href="http://bellaseroticquickies.blogspot.com/2009/11/hide-seek-by-valerie-mann.html">Mistress Bella Reviews</a>