Title: Bound by a Sicilian Secret
Author: Lela May Wight
Published: April 2023
Genre: Harlequin Presents, Mills and Boon Modern, Unplanned Pregnancy

Blurb:

The proof of their passion: She’s carrying the Sicilian’s child!

Read this thrilling secret baby romance from Lela May Wight.

When their worlds collided...

They became tied forever!

Flora Bick once strayed from her carefully scripted life and lost herself in the uninhibited kisses of a stranger. Overwhelmed, she fled his bed and returned to her risk-free existence. Now, he’s found her and together they discover the unimaginable – she’s pregnant!

Demanding Flora accompany him to Sicily, Raffaele Russo finally reveals his vast wealth – and his determination to give their child the stable upbringing he never had. But for the time being, their secret remains theirs alone, and it will bind them even closer than their ever-present desire...

My Review:

This is the first book of Lela May Wight’s I read but Hurraaahh, I was instantly in love with it! Not only is the cover stunning but also the story is sooo wonderful albeit full of angst!

Flora who grows up in a farm is astounded to discover who she is from the document she receives. As she absorbs the information, she feels overwhelmed, upset and betrayed. While being engulfed by the grief, she runs and accidentally encounters our demanding and protective Sicilian hero, Raffaele. Whoosshh, they are likely unable the resist the desire and sexual attraction at first sight then they lose themselves in their kisses and one night stand.

When Flora disappears without trace, Raffaele is extremely persistent to hunt and find Flora despite knowing nothing of her name and whereabouts, well this character of his just added into my favourite Italian hero list. Finding out the truth of the unplanned pregnancy, Raffaele and Flora agree to sort out their predicament (oh, I’m a sucker for this trope!).

From the beginning, I was overwhelmed by the grief which was experienced by both Flora and Raffaele. Lela May Wight’s incredible writing would take you until you feel how deep the pain, the regret and the angst. Turning the pages after pages, Flora made me amazed by her unexpected stronger characters. She finally learns about who she is and gradually she can deal with herself meanwhile Raffaele, he is so stubborn and adamant that he can’t be redeemed.

Lela May Wight’s book successfully took me into emotional roller-coaster and engrossing drama moreover I was lured by the wonderfully luxurious yacht, the beauty of small Sicilian Island and its kind-hearted residents. I loved when strong-willed Flora gives the last lesson for the stubborn Raffaele that they deserve to be happy. It’s a captivating book of love, loss, regret and redemption. Thank you, Lela May Wight, for the ARC which I voluntary reviewed.

Rate: 5 of 5

About the Author

Lela May Wight grew up with seven brothers and sisters. Yes, it was noisy, and she often found escape in romance books. She still does, but now she gets to write them, too! She hopes to offer readers the same escapism when the world is a little too loud. Lela May lives in the UK with her two sons and her very own hero, who never complains about her book addiction – he buys her more books! Check out what she’s up to at https://lelamaywight.com/.