This is a shamefully seductive and sensuous second chance romance, it has all the love and heart you have come to expect from this M&B line, but with added glitz.

I hate to say it, but this is the first book I have read by Caitlin Crews, once again I am missing out on something here, I will certainly be reading more from her, even though this line has never been my favourite out of the Mills and Boon/Harlequin books, I have found myself reaching for presents more and more. Unwrapping the Innocent's Secret is a stereotypical Present's love story, the wealthy hero plays emotional tig-tag with the likeable girl-next-door heroine, they go through drama and a will-they, won't-they pre-lude until they finally give in to what we all know will happen anyway.

I liked the character's, they are your run-of-the-mill Present's couple, wealthy, stylish, dynamic, sexy and yet beneath all that glitz and glam there are two fractured, in need of love hearts who obviously can only be happy with each other.

For me, it was the setting that stole the show, every scene is vivid and richly descriptive you feel as though you are standing right beside them.

I liked the story, it didn't have the boom effect on me where I absolutely loved it, but still, it's a decent and lovely story. It's not taxing, it is a quick and easy read, which will satisfy any romance-loving heart.

I love Caitlin Crews’s books, and this one did not disappoint. An engrossing story, charting the hardships faced by the couple in their journey to happiness. Believable characters and interesting plot.

Unwrapping The Innocent’s Secret is published by Mills & Boon Modern and the author is Caitlin Crews. Pascal Furlani first met Cecilia Reginald 6 years ago in remote Italian village. She is a novice nun, he is being nursed back to health in the Convent Hospital after being involved in a terrible car accident. Now, 6 years later Pascal is a billionaire searching for the perfect wife, but cannot forget Cecilia. He searches her out at the same village and is shocked to discover that she is not a Nun but a cleaner bringing up their son. He brings them back to Rome but will they overcome their childhood traumas and develop a healthy loving relationship.

Well written and enjoyed the Mother Superior’s inclusion in the book as she added some sharp wit.

I received this book via Netgalley and Mills and Boon in exchange for a honest review. I am a #MillsAndBoonInsider #netgalley

There are parts of this romantic story that I like, and others that are less convincing.

What I like are the characters. A courageous woman who puts her child first, whatever the cost to herself. A tormented billionaire, with so much emotional baggage, his whole life is about overcoming his past and getting back at his birth father. This is good for his career, and bank balance, but leaves him an emotionally barren man.

The concept of the secret heir is less believable and that makes what follows less enjoyable. The ending is lovely and gives the story a lovely festive, hopeful twist.

I received a copy of this book from Mills and Boon via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

A nice, emotional romance that held my attention throughout. Loved the well-rounded characters and their back stories. Will be looking out for more from this writer.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Mills & Boon Insiders for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Pascal had a terrible childhood and Cecilia was abandoned by her mother as a child. They meet when he has an accident and she nurses him back to health and fall in love, with him leaving before he realises they've conceived a child. They meet again six years later.

I couldn't warm to either Pascal or Cecilia to be honest. I just didn't really like either of them and struggled to believe that six years after spending a few months together they would be able to rekindle their (to me unconvincing) epic love.

I thought that this was a moving, endearing story that I really, really enjoyed!

I thought that the story was very well written, there was not as much action as there is in some of the books I like but this had just enough to keep me fully engaged and interested and it still captivated me and held my attention right to the end.

The plot was well developed and the author had a really nice writing style. The flow for the story was excellent too. It is 5 stars from me for this one, I thought it was a lovely story to read - very highly recommended!!

When Pascal is in a serious accident he spends time recovering in a remote village, it is here that he meets Cecilia a novice nun, When temptation proves too much for them, Pascal flees back to the city leaving Cecilia to deal with the consequences of their night together. 6 years later Pascal decides to confront the ghosts of his past and is shocked with what he finds he left behind all those years ago. Now Pascal is back to claim his son and Cecilia and have them by his side but first he needs to overcome his past and only when he comes to terms with this can he move on to his future.

I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

I've read this author before so was thrilled to be able to read this
Absorb ing story, great characters
Really enjoyed

I had not read any books by Caitlin Crews and so did not know what to expect. What I did find was an absorbing storyline and beautifully written characters. I really enjoyed reading this and would recommend

Caitlin Crews writes such wonderfully fleshed-out characters whose encounters are almost operatic in their emotional intensity and verbal exchanges. Pascal and Cecilia's story is beautifully realised in this book and I loved it as I do virtually all of Ms. Crews" books. I liked the Mother Superior's character and of course Dante - the all too wonderful child they created.

Cecilia is strong, determined, feisty and articulate. Pascal is hard and manipulative and yet we know that inside there is a loving soul desperate to get out, and all he needs is the heroine. We just enjoy how she helps him get there.

I absolutely love this writer's use of language. Romantic, emotional, descriptive - it takes the story up to another level. Fabulous.

Pascal and Cecilia met when he was in a serious car accident and she nursed him back to health. They had great chemistry but Pascal left in the middle of the night not realising that he left something else behind. Pascal has never forgot Cecilia so he decided to go back to put his ghosts to rest only to have the biggest surprise of his life. I really loved this book with all it's twists and turns and the emotions along the way. This book was well written and I definitely recommend you read it.

A sweet emotionally charged, story.

Based around a severe, life threatening accident, with a long soul searching recovery period, that leads to a connection so deep it cannot be forgotten.

Time passes and that connection is reignited, with the added discovery of a son, they marry.

With a happy ever after ending in this romantic story.