Whispers in the Night by Dorothy Elizabeth Love is a steamy contemporary romance. Patricia Ryan is a passionate advocate for the DuBois Community Center. She wants to save the center from demolition by the Mackenzy-Duran company, led by their CEO, Mac Carter. When they collide, literally and figuratively, they have an instant connection but clash because of their opposing interests. As their attraction grows, both Patricia and Mac struggle to keep their emotions in check and their respective missions on track. As the relationship between them develops, both Patricia and Mac must decide if they can trust each other. Is there a chance for them to close the gap of their misunderstanding and build something enduring?

The first book in the Ryan Family Series, Whispers in the Night by Dorothy Elizabeth Love can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Using a balanced mix of romance, drama, and suspense, Dorothy has created a well-paced story that drew me into Patricia’s hectic life, making me want to root for her mission from the very first chapter. Dorothy reflects the emotional states of the characters throughout the story by using different tones, shifting from contemplative to tense, which helped make the characters more relatable. The use of non-linear timelines to give the reader an understanding of the protagonists’ pasts, as well as the use of multiple perspectives, added to the depth of the storytelling. I loved Patricia’s commitment to the Community Center, and the message highlighted the importance of community service and the impact it has on vulnerable communities. Mac and Patricia are well-developed characters. I understood how their past experiences and memories influenced their present actions. Whispers in the Night is a heartfelt read that mixes romance with deeper themes, and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the Ryan Family Series.

Whispers in the Night is a contemporary romance by Dorothy Elizabeth Love. Despite her demanding job at Brackman Advertising, Patricia Ryan also volunteers as the president of the advisory board of directors at the DuBois Center for the Arts, a community center to help local kids thrive. But now, the very existence of the center is threatened by the powerful Mackenzy-Duran company that seeks to build a parking lot on the property. After running into the handsome Mac Carter before a City Hall meeting, Patricia learns that he owns Mackenzy-Duran. Despite their mutual disagreements, neither can deny their mutual attraction to each other. Meanwhile, after a shocking murder, Patricia's life is in danger. Can Patricia save the center? What's next in store for Patricia and Mac?

A steamy romance sprinkled with a dash of drama, suspense, and intrigue, Whispers in the Night draws the reader in from the first page and has their attention until the last. Dorothy Elizabeth Love begins the Ryan Family Series on a high note with this engrossing tale of love against all odds that will tug at the heartstrings of any romance lover. The characters are well-realized and have palpable chemistry between them. Patricia and Mac have distinct motives. They go about their business in different ways, and neither of them wants to back down. It creates friction and drama between the two lovers, which is riveting for the reader. If you're a fan of contemporary romance, this series will be right up your alley!

Set in Florida, Dorothy Elizabeth Love's Whispers in the Night narrates the romantic journey of Patricia Ryan, a savvy community advocate. She is fighting to save the DuBois community center, which helps at-risk inner-city children. Patricia has a chance encounter with Mac Carter, the handsome and wealthy founder of Mackenzy-Duran—the company that wants to demolish the DuBois center. Patricia knows she ought to view and treat Mac as if he's public enemy number one, but they fill each other with the passionate desire they both crave. Every attempt to keep her interactions with Mac as professional as possible seems to fail. At the same time, she has been disappointed by men before. Can Mac breach the walls around Patricia's heart and convince her to give their relationship a chance?

Whispers in the Night is a sensual, romance that flawlessly combines business with pleasure. Dorothy Elizabeth Love skillfully merges the narrative with humor, intimacy, betrayal, family connections, and drama. I loved witnessing Patricia's interactions with her mother and brother—almost as much as I loved following her romantic journey with Mac. She gets unconditional support and love from each iconic person in her life. Patricia is naturally a confident, capable, and strong black woman, but Mac and her family bring out a softer and more vulnerable side to her. I love how the author explores this dynamic of vulnerability, and I relished watching Patricia learn to trust Mac and invite him into her physical and emotional space. I also enjoyed the well-planned moments of danger that became the catalyst responsible for Patricia and Mac's reunion. Overall, Whispers in the Night is a well-written romantic tale that will warm the hearts of romance fans near and far.

Whispers In The Night by Dorothy Elizabeth Love is a heart-wrenching, beautiful love story on the unexpectedness of love and the hard choices that come with affection. A fairytale bump into a muscled, tall, handsome man in the City Hall's parking lot fills Patricia Ryan’s belly with butterflies. But when she discovers that the charming stranger is Mac Carter, founder of the truck business about to buy and demolish the Dubois Center, an art center for youths where she volunteers, Patricia is on her guard. Mac Carter is smitten by the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Dubois Centre he aims to buy. He is enamored by how she carries herself, never backing down and facing challenges head-on, yet soft and kind within. Mac wants to see more of Patricia, but can they build a relationship with their warring positions on the center's future?

Whispers In The Night builds trust realistically and maturely. With Mac and Patricia in different camps about the building and the numerous circumstances they encounter, be it the TV show or gang attacks, both parties are forced to doubt whether their relationship is genuine or devised to get the center. Mac is charming, sexy, and romantic, and Patricia is a relatable heroine with a heart of gold. The way they manage to communicate, resolve their differences, and see each other's views makes them an admirable couple. Hopefully, readers will see Mac’s relationship with his daughter blossom in the other books in the Ryan Family Series. Dorothy Elizabeth Love writes a steamy, sultry romance that believes in hope for the youth, communication, and trust.