Let me tell you, I could not put this one down. It has never been my genre of choice but when a friend recommended Thorns of Eden, I gave it a chance. I look forward to reading more from this author. The book is a lively and entertaining read, keeping me enthralled from start to finish. The story has everything a romance reader could wish for - great characters, a touching romance, and sizzling love scenes. The author's descriptions drew me back to the time when our country was split in two by war, making me feel like I was actually there, an observer to the action. Drawn to Eden's bold spirit as he never had been before, Rayce soon realizes that he wants her for more than one night, he wants her for a lifetime. He makes her feel alive and safe and secure in her recently turned upside-down world. Thrown together again because of a family connection, he pursues, she resists - until she realizes she can't live without him. Our courageous heroine, though wounded and longing for love and romance, sets him in his place.

The romance between Eden and Rayce begins with Rayce choosing Eden as his next affair.

The lush and richly textured setting, a spunky, romantic heroine, and a dashing, daring hero are woven together within the pages of Thorns of Eden by Diana Ballew. My reviews are honest and my own opinion of the story, performance, and overall thoughts on the book. I always like to state that this does not impact my review or my opinion of the book.

As always, I have to state that this book was given to me for free in exchange for a review.