This book title seduced me, but the boring ass plot left me stranded. Huzzah! Turned that title on itself didn’t I!?

Griffith is a billionaire orphan. His mom died of an “illness” and his dad died when the car he and Griffith were in was hit by a drunk driver. G-man is sad bc he has no parents and his face is scarred so he takes on the persona of Beast from Beauty and the Beast (just for once can one of these deformed heros act like the Phantom of the Opera? So much sexier and mysterious IMHO).

Rosalind is a sassy American lawyer who acts like estate law is the most prestigious thing a person could do (editor’s note: it’s not). She needs to get the broody petulant G-man to just sign the goddamn will so he can inherit billions but he won’t bc he’s a little bitch. Rosalind tracks him to his French estate where there is a storm that falls ONE tree and they get stuck there for a week. There is no cell service or WiFi at this house bc billionaires like to live simply and get off the grid every now and again. Since they can’t mindlessly scroll their phones by the pool all week they decide to give into their carnal urges and do the sexy times. Spoiler alert- G-man eventually signs the dumb will with little fan fare and the one tree gets cut up and they escape their horrible sexy prison by the sea.

This was dumb.

Smut- 2.11 stars
Romance- 3.24 stars
Story- 2.98 stars
Estate Law as a way to meet single billionaires- 18.45 stars

Thank you for the opportunity to read this title. I did attempt, but the file in the netgalley app on my phone was too small for me to read.

I thought that this book had a good storyline.

The story was well written and it was fast paced which kept me hooked and entertained.

There was the right amount of detail in the story for me and it meant that it kept the nice flow without getting bogged down.

I found it to be an easy read. A forceful man with his own demons who learns to love again.

Romantic, sexy and heartwarming - it is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

Emmy Grayson delivers another captivating installment in The Diamond Club series. In this book, we follow Griffith, who is grappling with the grief of losing his father. Meanwhile, Rosalind has been trying to track him down to get some legal documents signed. When she finally finds him in France, a storm complicates matters, felling a tree that blocks the only route off the property and into town. Trapped together at the chateau, Griffith and Rosalind must confront their unexpected situation. Will their growing attraction prevail, or will their pasts keep them apart?

Grayson weaves a tale of two people forced to stay together until the path is cleared, providing just enough time for their connection to deepen. Will this brief time together be enough for them to act on their feelings, or will it pass as quickly as the storm? Discover how these characters navigate their identities and desires in this engaging read.

this was an okay read, but nothing to write home about. I liked the plot, but the writing was a little lackluster. the formatting was weird on my kindle too (showed the page number and author's name in the middle of a sentence).

ARC provided by NetGalley & Harlequin Presents in exchange for a honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I struggled the first two or three chapters, couldn't get engaged. I think the author was prepping the ground work for the hero's story and heroines. I found it somewhat dry and lack luster. More like a litany of fact and words. There was a back drop of how the hero had a horrible accident and his father was killed while he was driving. The guilt of that plus his regret of living a careless and glutenous life after is mother's death. He looks back and realizes what a wonderful father he had but didn't appreciate him. So we have that the first few chapters.

Then we have a few chapters after that (and some interwoven in the hero's background in the first few chapters) of the heroines story, Rosalind. She comes from a small town and first to graduate college from her family. How her parents expectations put a heavy burden on her to succeed. also they wanted her to work for a top law firm. She is just now realizing maybe that's not what she really wants for her life.

In between all this we have woven in how the heroine is trying to get the hero to sign papers for his inheritance and how he's refusing and evading her.

Mid point of the story it got a little more engaging. Rosalind goes to a remote Chateau that the hero's had decided to sequester himself in. His Mother's favorite place to stay and spend time in. She had it renovated and poured so much of herself and her time into restoring it. Rosalind tracks him down and is determined to get him to sign the papers, as her job now depends on it.

A storm develops and they both end up stuck there with no internet and cell service, well it's spotty on good days but with a storm there's no communication. And so the two are stuck and work on being civil and try to respectfully interact.

We have them both sharing their regrets and confide in each other's past. But they also try and work through their expectations on what each wants out of life and challenge each other. They of course fall in love but hero doesn't think he deserves her. But he eventually sees the light and they get their HEA.

Again I would say the first half was hard for me to get engaged in the story. The second half was a little better, with improvement on character development and had me more interested in their interaction.

I have enjoyed some of this authors past books but this one was not my favorite.

Emmy Grayson brings us another installment in The Diamond Club books. We meet Griffith as he is suffering from the pain and grief from losing his father. Meanwhile, Rosalind has been trying to catch up with him so he can sign some legal paperwork. What happens when she finally catches up with him in France only to have mother nature intervene? Griffith must deal with Rosalind when she shows up unexpectedly at the chateau in France, but a storm knocks down a tree blocking the only way off of the property and into town? With just the two of them, will they give in to their attraction, or will the past keep them apart?

Emmy Grayson brings us the story of two individuals who are stuck with each other until the path is cleared. That gives them just enough time to be in each other's presence. But will it give them enough time to act on this connection they feel for each other, or will it just pass just as quickly as the storm? Read to find out how these two try to figure out who they are and what they want out of life.

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Presents for this privilege.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Presents for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. These books are usually a quick read and very light. I felt for Kacey, as she was just trying to do her job. Griffith is grumpy and hostile. Makes for explosive chemistry. I enjoyed the scenery and the story. This was a fun read, pretty intense. Well worth the read. 4 stars

Stranded and Seduced by Emmy Grayson
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 23 July 2024

In this scorching forced-proximity romance penned by Emmy Grayson, Griffith Lykaois finds himself at odds with his family's immense wealth, burdened by guilt over his father's untimely death. Despite his refusal to accept his billion-dollar inheritance, estate lawyer Rosalind Sutton remains resolute. Braving a raging storm, she arrives uninvited at Griffith's secluded château, determined to persuade him to claim what is rightfully his.

Rosalind's professional aspirations hinge on securing Griffith's signature, a task she cannot afford to fail. However, as fate strands them together, the tension between them escalates into fiery clashes that only intensify their mutual attraction. Caught in the throes of their escalating desires, Rosalind finds herself unable to resist Griffith's magnetic presence, even as she grapples with the ethical implications of their burgeoning relationship.

As the storm rages outside, Griffith and Rosalind confront their inner demons and navigate the complexities of their burgeoning connection. Despite their initial animosity, they discover common ground amidst the turmoil, each grappling with personal demons and unexpected desires. Their struggle becomes a battle of wills and hearts, where proximity breeds undeniable chemistry and inevitable confrontation.

"In Her Service" explores the irresistible pull between two individuals thrust together by circumstance, challenging them to confront their deepest fears and desires. Emmy Grayson weaves a tale of passion and conflict, where conflicting ambitions and undeniable attraction collide amidst the opulent backdrop of Griffith's ancestral home.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Harlequin Presents, and the author, Emmy Grayson, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.