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Reviewed by Antoinette Wessels for Readers' Favorite
Destined Hearts, Dangerous Secrets: Hearts of Sparta Trilogy Book 2 by Anthea Laurelton is a love story for every historical romance lover. Xanthia was left to die as an infant. By the grace of the gods, she was rescued by two helots and raised in Mélon, knowing about her Spartan heritage. Acatus has a mission to bring Xanthia back to Sparta to reunite the family and bring her father out of exile. The hate Xanthia built over the years for Sparta makes this a difficult task. Through difficult territories and fighting for their lives, Xanthia and Acatus make it back to Sparta. But there is no denying the passionate bond that has developed between them. Will the secrets they hold from the past end their budding romance, or will it be something that brings them closer together?
You have to acknowledge all the research Anthea Laurelton did in writing Destined Hearts, Dangerous Secrets. She writes the novel historically accurately for her audience. I enjoyed this element about the book, learning things I didn’t know about historical Greece. The love story makes for an excellent feature in a book with history, fighting, and scheming. The love scenes were written in a way that will ensure you are not uncomfortable with it, but with enough passion that you are hoping for more. Anyone who loves historical romances should make it a priority to read this book. It has romance and suspense and will leave you wanting more when you read the last page. I know I did.
