I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Forbidden Cinderella in His Castello by Michelle Douglas Published by Harlequin Romance on January 27, 2026
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Once upon an off-limits kiss…
The timing is ideal for antiques expert Sadie to be invited to work at the Lombardi Castello. She’ll avoid a painful run-in with her estranged mother. The catch? Sharing the castle with her best friend’s stepbrother, Lorenzo. They surrendered to a magical stolen moment, before their different worlds opened a chasm between them. Yet after a near-fatal accident, his easy charm has taken on a brooding edge that draws her in again. And as Sadie’s sunshine brings light back to Enzo’s life, it illuminates old temptation…
An angsty take on a best friend’s brother romance that will delight fans of exotic locale. I was quickly taken with both Sadie and Enzo and enjoyed watching their love story develop. He had a disfiguring accident in recent months and is still grumpy and recovering, so watching her bring sunshine back into his world was heartwarming. She is running away from family drama and while I enjoyed her character, I did feel like there was a hole left there that didn’t play out in getting her any resolution. I loved them together, loved the little bits of antique love and enjoyed their story.
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