Diana Biller has been an auto-buy author for me since The Widow of Rose House. Hotel of Secrets, written with the same care and thoughtfulness, takes readers away from Moore family and brings us Hotel Wallner set in Vienna. Actually, I believe this was my first historical romance with a Venetian setting. Add in the drama of Maria trying to bring the hotel back to it's former self while hotel patron shenanigans and exceedingly complex family entanglements (complete with a curse) swirl around. We almost don't have time for romantic fates featuring a dark haired man and a not so sneaky spy. 

Eli and Maria were an absolute delight! Solid characters in their own right and a sparks in the best way when they are together. This romance was fluffy and absolutely decadent. Biller's heroes are always swoon-worthy and this time we have some angsty background on Eli's side. Eli's history and how it impacts his relationship with Maria and others was very well done. The respect and adoration the two have for each other is undeniable. Usually this trope wouldn't work for me but: Virgin hero. A virgin hero that goes the extra mile to be studious with some erotic material. We love a man who reads to up his bedroom... or linen closet game. 

Now I have to explain to my husband why I desperately need a walk in linen closet with certain items and surfaces being available for... reasons in our next home. 

Truly, I can't crow about this romance enough. Not coherently anyway. If you enjoy a plot of mystery with a dash of family drama to your historical romance. Biller has you covered. Even better if you are looking for a change from regency or just want a historical romance set outside of London.
 

*I voluntarily read to an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.