Clash of Wills

This was a great story that I just couldn't put down and read in one sitting. I loved the characters, writing style and the hot romance scenes between the two main characters.

Audrey Flynn's "Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country" is a riveting journey that combines elements of romance, suspense, and environmental intrigue. This novel is a tale of a clash of wills -- love, danger, and passion intersect in the most unexpected ways.

Ruby Slater, a big city chef and the heir to the magnificent Jacaranda Mansion located on the edge of South Africa's vast Kruger Game Reserve. She is a determined and passionate character whose life takes an unexpected turn when her bistro in Cleveland is destroyed to ashes by a devastating fire. With courage in her heart and a desire to restore her late uncle's mansion to its former glory, Ruby embarks on a journey to Marulaspruit, where she hopes to start over.

Ruby's life intertwines with local builder Sam Duvenage in Marulsapruit. Sam, a former bad boy with a claim to the Jacaranda Mansion, refuses to relinquish his legal right to the property. A captivating clash of wills between these two strong characters begins. Each has their own vision for the mansion's future.

Flynn brings the lush South African landscape to life. The Lion Country, with its breathtaking landscapes and awe-inspiring wildlife, becomes a character in the story. As I read this book, I felt as though I was right there in the heart of South Africa.

Beyond the clash of wills and the battle for the mansion, a lurking danger adds an element of suspense to the story. A dangerous poaching syndicate is determined to seize control of the Jacaranda Mansion for their nefarious purposes. As the danger closes in and the stakes become higher, Ruby and Sam must set aside their differences and work together to protect the mansion and its secrets.

The romantic tension between Ruby and Sam is heartfelt. Flynn has created a passionate love story that unfolds amidst the high stakes of the clash of wills and the looming threat of the poaching syndicate. Ruby and Sam's journey from adversaries to lovers is a prominent and satisfying aspect of the book.

Flynn writes in a style that kept me engaged throughout asking what will happen next. The pacing of the story is well-executed, with suspenseful twists and turns that maintained my interest. Flynn has created an intricate web of emotions and intrigue.

"Clash of Wills" also explores the issue of poaching in South Africa, shedding light on the threats faced by the region's wildlife. Flynn portrays the environmental concerns and the efforts to combat poaching in sincere and honest ways.

"Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country" is spellbinding. It blends romance, suspense, and environmental awareness. The clash of wills between Ruby and Sam takes center stage, molding a passionate love story. Against the setting of South Africa's enchanting Lion Country, Flynn produced a tale that stirred my heart and intellect. Flynn's work in "Clash of Wills" allowed me to fall in love with a place that I will never experience in my lifetime, Marulaspruit -- where danger, love, and wildlife preservation converge in a captivating showdown.

"A journey into the heart of South Africa, where romance and suspense collide to make you never want to put this book down."

"Prepare to be transported to Lion Country, where passion and danger intertwine, and love takes center stage against breathtaking scenery."

"Clash of Wills: A Showdown in Lion Country offers a spellbinding fusion of love, intrigue, and the urgent call to protect South Africa's wildlife."

"An unmissable tale of two souls in conflict, whose undeniable attraction will captivate your heart, set amidst the landscape of the Lion Country."

"Dive into a world of lush beauty, undeniable chemistry, and looming danger, all interlaced together in this captivating South African romance."

"Clash of Wills unfolds with a magnetic pull, where romance and the fight to save nature's treasures collide."

"Prepare to embark on a journey through the untamed beauty of Lion Country, where love, suspense, and the call of the wild entwine in an extraordinary novel."

I would like to thank NetGalley, Audrey Flynn and BooksGoSocial for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4⭐ - after Ruby's Cleveland restaurant burns down, she returns to South Africa for a fresh start. She inherits a mansion from her uncle, located on the edge of Kruger's Game Reserve. While Ruby wants to restore the mansion to its former glory.

She meets Sam, a local builder/former bad boy who claims the rights of the same mansion and he's not about to give up.

This could easily be a Hallmark film set in South Africa. The story was easy to follow, the characters were likeable and it's the perfect enemies to lovers story. Audrey Flynn, you have a new fan!

A cute romance, with a girl going back to a childhood home to start over again, and some local intrigue to add some twists along the way.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own opinions.

I adore it when a rom-con has such a strong solid storyline that the romantic aspect seems like a bonus story. I spent more of the book just cheering Ruby on, wanting her to succeed and show her family her strength.

A great read. Fun and fast paced. I loved the setting in South Africa too. I liked how the book was told from both points of view.

Clash of Wills is a fun romance set in South Africa. The characters and setting are described so well, you can envision it all while you read.

There's something really basic in the writing style of this story. You're not going to get a lot of deep psychological insight, tortured souls, etc... and I didn't mind it. A simple and entertaining enough read. 3.5 / 5 stars

This was a first time read for me by this author and I enjoyed it very much. Ruby is a big time chef in Cleveland. When her bistro burns down, she decides to head to South Africa for a fresh start. She has inherited a mansion from her uncle and she decides to give that her full attention and restore it to its former glory. But, she is not the only one who has any say in what happens to the mansion. Local builder, Sam, also apparently has a legal claim on the mansion and he is not happy about Ruby coming to town. There is also the threat of a poaching syndicate getting their hands on the mansion. Sam and Ruby will need to put their differences aside and work together in order to thwart the danger that Is lurking. Once they stop fighting and start working together, things between them become so much sweeter, and there's no denying the attraction they feel for each other.
A delightful story with charming and likable characters! I had a lovely time reading this story and hope to find more by this author to read.
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Amazing book!
I was thoroughly engaged throughout this book and I didn't want to put it down! The author captured my attention from the get go! Five stars from me :)

The novel drew me in from the very first page. The story was easy to follow and the characters were likeable and the main characters chemistry was believable. I really enjoyed the novel and I highly recommend it.

Clash of Wills is a cute Netflix movie that sprung to the pages of this adorable novel. Telling the tale of Ruby and her adventures in moving to South Africa to renovate the mansion that was given to her by her late uncle, we get a fun story about love, loss, and rebuilding.