The Time of Your Life

December 5, 2022
Kitt does not disappoint in her second Millionaires Club romance (after Winner Takes All). Ambitious Black law student Eden Marsh attributes her success to her late mentor, Everett Nichols, a man she loved like a father. Meanwhile, Everett’s estranged, biracial stepson, journalist Beck Dennison, attends Everett’s memorial with a professional cover—he’s there to write a profile on Everett. Sparks fly when Eden and Beck meet, and their bond solidifies when they both receive surprise bequests in Everett’s will: Eden gets millions, while Beck inherits Everett’s wildly successful building company. Eden struggles to adjust to her newfound riches and deepening feelings for Beck, while Beck works through some childhood trauma on a path to forgiveness. Meanwhile, Eden’s emotionally unhealthy relationship with her sister, Holly, threatens her happiness. Kitt does a good job showing how Eden and Beck’s need to connect is hampered by self-doubt, and readers will have no trouble rooting for this appealing couple as they navigate major life changes. With its focus on recovery, redemption, and forgiveness, this emotional romance keeps the series going strong. Agent: Lisa Vance, Aaron M. Priest Literary.

February 15, 2023
Two people find love after receiving an inheritance from the same man. Eden Marsh is in her third year at Georgetown Law School and unsure of what her future will hold. When Everett Nichols, her beloved mentor and father figure, dies, Eden arranges his memorial service. There she meets writer Beck Dennison, who not only pitches in to help her set up the event following a mix-up at the venue, but also offers her a shoulder to cry on when her sadness overwhelms her. Beck and Eden strike up a tentative friendship. Soon after, Eden is called to a law office for a mysterious meeting and is surprised to find Beck also in attendance. It turns out that they are the two beneficiaries of Everett's will, with Eden receiving a large cash inheritance, while Beck--who turns out to have been Everett's former stepson--inherits the lion's share of the estate and business holdings. They are both surprised and shocked at their new circumstances and lean on each other for support. Their warm friendship evolves into a gentle romance. As they become more involved, they confide in each other about their emotionally difficult family situations. Eden is learning to let the younger sister she helped raise be independent, while Beck is harboring deeply painful wounds from a family tragedy when he was a teenager. Kitt's novel demonstrates how thoughtful, caring people can still experience bumps and misunderstandings on the way to a happily-ever-after. Kind, mature characters are the highlight of this sweet and satisfying romance.

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March 1, 2023

Legendary romance writer Kitt's second "Millionaires Club" novel (a follow-up to Winner Takes All) is a warm and intimate story about a charming first encounter that turns into a deep relationship. When successful journalist Beck meets busy and accomplished law student Eden at a funeral, they each mistake the other for event staff. They soon find out that not only are they connected to each other by their relationship to the deceased, but also both of their fortunes are about to change in a substantial way. Their relationship grows in a slow-burn that is mostly gentle, with some steamy scenes. Family-conflict and past-trauma storylines round out this loving and mature novel. VERDICT Fans of contemporary romances featuring multicultural characters with a strong focus on relationships will enjoy this book. It's a great pick for readers of Jane Igharo's emotionally complex novels.--Migdalia Jimenez

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