I was easily swept up in the romance and mystery of Hidden Charm, even though I have not yet read the earlier books. While I don’t recommend jumping into the fourth book of a series, I wasn’t lost at all and found what I needed to know easily within this story. Yet, now I have to go back and start from the beginning because I have questions that only the entire story will tell me… but that’s my personal reading quirk.

JT and Emma’s story is full of so many emotions – friendship, attraction, trust, closeness and that attraction that keeps growing as they spend time together on JT’s island home. I believed in their reality, and that is important to me in accepting what happens within a book. There is the ongoing mystery of JT’s sister’s murder, a few twists that I didn’t see coming and some very real danger for one or both of them… time spent in this story will tell you that answer.

I’m actually looking forward to reading Hidden Charm again after I finish the first three stories in this series. Why? Because, for me, the overall series tells a different story than just one book out of a series – and now I’m hooked on understanding it from the start. I’ll probably pick up small nuances the second time around when I’ve experienced the others’ stories.

If you’re in the mood for a believable romance, a touch of danger, definitely puzzles to put together and an intense world, then I’d recommend Hidden Charm to any Romance reader. I enjoyed my time in this story, liked the characters and loved the way Ms Sanders makes this world of hers come alive. Hard to ask for more than that in a good romance. Check it out for yourself.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Once again, Jill Sanders has done a remarkable job.

JT Whistler, is an author and someone who likes to spend his time on his island writing. His sister, nephew, nephew and soon-to-be brother-in-law live on the mainland. One of his books has been chosen to be made into a movie. JT has been involved with picking out the cast. He hasn't been able to get Emma Wilder out of his mind since choosing her to be the female lead.

Emma Wilder, an up and coming actress, has been in a few other movies, but this will be her big "break." In order for everything to go smoothly, she must remain close with one of the male leads, Mark.

JT and Emma are a really fantastic couple. There is friendship, honesty, trust, compassion and strength within their relationship.

Who is trying to hurt one of them? There are a few twists in this story and the final twist shocked me. It was very good writing and the book flowed so well. It certainly kept me guessing until the end!

This has been a wonderful story. You feel like you really "know" the characters. You love some and doubtful of some others. It was very well written. I look forward to more from Jill Sanders.

I voluntary read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Jill Sanders for allowing me the opportunity to read such a wonderful story.

What I liked:
The writing style
Most of the characters
Part of a series: Silver Cove
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the other books in this series.