Masquerade

By: Nan O'Leary

Narrated by: Lilith Morgan

The annual masquerade is the perfect opportunity for River to bring a dream to life. One important part of the plan, she didn't think to prepare for, was coming face to face with her brother and his friends, after the party. With the plan working, as well as it did, River sees other opportunities and takes them.

Discovering what they've done, and who they've done it with, could affect a lifelong friendship, or two. Twists and turns bring on the importance of decisions but one no one has to face, makes and keeps Knox and Gavin happy, and River. Well, she's twice as happy.

©2025 Joanna Mahan (P)2025 Joanna Mahan

A Captivating Blend of Intrigue and Heat

Masquerade pulls you in fast, and the energy stays tight from start to finish. The storyline feels intentional, layered, and just unpredictable enough to keep you locked in. There is a slow-burn intensity running through the plot, and the steamy moments land with confidence without taking over the narrative.

The performance adds real lift to the experience. The narrator gives each character a distinct presence, which helps the emotional tension hit harder. Even the quieter scenes feel charged, almost like you are being drawn into a space you are not supposed to witness.

Overall, it is a well paced, engaging listen with just the right heat. If someone is looking for a story that blends intrigue with sensual energy and still stays coherent in its world building, this one delivers.

Masks and costumes

I’m going to buy stock in masks. This book will have every lady,wanting to hide behind a little Lacy, running out and swiping through online shopping apps.

FALLING IN LOVE WITH HER BROTHER'S BEST FRIENDS

I thoroughly enjoyed the love story between a girl, her brother and his best friends. Creative and fun Halloween party turned into a playful masked Pixie, none other than their friend's sister unbeknownst to the two guys she led them into an exploration of serial fantasy and had them dreaming and fantasizing about her until they finally started to unravel who the masked Pixie was. Now they had to accept their attraction to her all along.