Edmund has spent many years alone, only finding satisfaction in the arms of a woman that will be gone by the next morning, and is actually very lonely. When he notices a delicate little flower in need of his assistance, he jumps at the chance to protect her. Only when he really sees Grace, he is unable to walk away from her without having her between his sheets and beneath him. Unfortunately, Grace hasn't fallen at his feet and in order to get her, he must woo her and Edmund has never had much patience. Turning to an old friend, Rane, he seeks help in securing her desire for him in the form of a potion. Only this potion came with instructions and a warning label, Edmund being too eager to hear the warning has placed himself in quite the spot. For each rose he gives her, he receives a night with her lusting for his touch and unable to walk away from him. However, if he gives her more than five, he will lose his heart to her and her heart is not in danger from the potion. What will happen when Edmund hands her a bouquet of six?
Spell of Love: Lust Upon Roses begins a series that follows brothers that are cursed by magic to live forever. Edmund has the personality of a young man driven to have what he wants and is used to getting it. Grace has lost everything that ever meant anything to her and only lives to take care of herself. Both of these characters desperately want to find a love that will last forever, but fear losing the one they love too much to give it a chance. When the chemistry between Grace and Edmund hits full force, thanks to a spell, they are unprepared for the results it brings. The additional character of Rane adds a splash of mischievous humor and devotion. Grace and Edmund are characters that readers will be cheering for, fall in love with, and hope to visit again. Spell of Love: Lust Upon Roses is an imaginative story of finding love and taking the drastic steps it takes to ensure you don't lose it. Alyssa Brooks has done a tremendous job.
