Review of the Gilded Flower Series by Vivian Winslow

Gilded Lily (Gilded Flower #1)

After catching her fiancé Jack in bed with her sister the day before her wedding, New York socialite Lily Baron escapes to Rio, her honeymoon destination—alone. There, Marcelo, the dark and sexy hotel masseur, releases a heated passion Lily had never experienced with Jack. When Lily meets handsome and powerful Brazillionaire Gustavo de Lima, she can hardly resist him. There’s just one problem. He’s married. In this uber-sensual city, will Lily’s reluctance to be with a married man, in light of her own fiancé’s betrayal, give way to her burning desire for Gustavo?

Carla’s Review:

5 stars for Gilded Lily- the first book in The Gilded Flower series by
Vivian Winslow!  This is a quick and sexy read that is perfect for summer.

After catching her fiance and sister having sex the day before her wedding,
Lily decides to go to Rio, her honeymoon destination, by herself.  Once in
this hot and exotic city, Lily throws caution to the wind and embraces her
sexuality.  Once she has opened the door to her sexuality, there is no
closing it.  She meets the handsome and sexy Gustav, and the sparks fly in
and out of the bedroom!

I loved this book!  It is erotica at its finest!  I would highly recommend
this read!

Calla Lily (Gilded Flower #2)

Having experienced a profound personal and sexual awakening during her solo honeymoon to Brazil, New York socialite Lily Baron rushes back to New York upon hearing the news that her father has fallen ill. Now, Lily must take the helm of the Baron Media empire and fend off a high-stakes hostile takeover attempt. With the fate of the company hanging in the balance, will Lily be able to resist the advances of the luring, unwanted suitor in the boardroom as well as the bedroom? Things get steamy in this highly anticipated sequel to Gilded Lily.

Carla’s Review:

5 stars for Calla Lily by Vivian Winslow.  This is the second book in the
Gilded Flower series, and it is just as good as the first!

After being caught in the act by Gustav’s wife, Lily returns to her hotel
only to be informed that her father has suffered a stroke.  She rushes back
to the US, and her parents inform her that she must take the helm of the
family’s business in her father’s absence.  Upon accepting this temporary
position, Lily learns that the business is failing, and there is buyer
(whom she knows) that is attempting a hostile take over.  Can Lily resist
this buyer’s professional and personal advancements?

Once again, Winslow does not disappoint.  The story flows seamlessly, and
the sex is HOT!  If you haven’t started this series, what are you waiting
for?  One click it now!

    Tiger Lily (Gilded Flower #3)

Weary from battling a hostile takeover attempt of her family’s company, Lily seeks a distraction in Todd, an erstwhile bartender with a large trust fund and magical tongue. Meanwhile, a connection seems to be developing between Lily and Alejandro, a wealthy and gorgeous Cuban-American, whose brother, Rodrigo, is dating Lily’s twin sister, Dahlia. When Alejandro unexpectedly rebuffs Lily one night, she is deeply dismayed. But, after seeing Alejandro’s picture with a gorgeous Latina model in the gossip pages, Lily thinks it wasn’t just a misunderstanding. When the sisters and brothers reunite in Aspen for a ski weekend, will Lily’s heart remain frozen or will the fire between her and Alejandro rekindle and melt away the ice?

Carla’s Review:

5 stars for Tiger Lily by Vivian Winslow.  This is the third installment in
the Gilded Flower series, and it is just as enjoyable as the first two
books!

In this installment, Lily meets the handsome Alejandro when she takes a
quick trip with her sister and her best friend.  Alejandro is the brother
of the love interest of Lily’s sister.  After she arrives back in New York,
her parents inform her that they have decided to sell the family’s media
business.  Lily agrees, but she refuses to sell it to Gustav.  She has a
couple more non sexual encounters with Alejandro, and she finds herself
strongly attracted to him.  Will Alejandro turn out to be her prince or is
he just another douche bag?

I would highly recommend this series!  I look forward to reading more from
this author in the future!

*I was given copies of this book as gifts from the author in exchange for
an honest review.

Having spent most of the last two decades abroad, Vivian Winslow currently resides in New York City with her husband and two grade school-aged children. Her stories are heavily influenced by her ex-pat experiences. The Gilded Flower Series is her first foray into erotic romance.