This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
Satin Russell was a stockbroker for many years up until she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer back in April 2013.
It took her a year of saving and planning before she was able to commit to her goal full-time. Her debut novel, Secret Hunger, was published in April of 2015.
Satin lives in Massachusetts with her husband. Other than writing, she loves reading, supporting fellow authors (especially self-published ones,) traveling, and photography. She’s also partial to a good whiskey every now and then.
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Secret Hunger by Satin Russell is the story of Olivia and Mason. After her parents died, Olivia took on the responsibility of both her younger sisters. She raised them and put their futures first. Her dreams and aspirations took a back seat. Now both of her younger sisters are moving out of the house and Olivia finally has time for herself and her future. As a cafe owner and cook, she wants to move forward, but does she have the courage? When someone is stalking Olivia, she finds a savior in Mason. He is a detective in Boston. He may be a savior for Olivia, but he has demons in his closet too. Can these two let their pasts go and move forward?
I loved this sweet, beautifully written romance. This was a great read; I loved reading about Olivia and her struggles to get free. The chemistry between Mason and Olivia was very poignant. When things get tough, Mason is there for her, and the best part is that she lets him in. I really liked that fact. It was written perfectly. The dialogues were very nice and the descriptions were very good, especially the descriptions of winter. Also, I would like to commend the way the author portrayed Olivia’s struggle. Being stalked is no fun, and Russell showed how a person feels when it happens to them in detail. I really liked this novel. I hope there is more in this series; perhaps we will get to see Olivia’s sisters in future books?
