A HIDDEN AGENDA Available now from The Dark Castle Lords Benedict Alessandrini is a psychiatrist, whose very new wife, Lily, has been viciously assaulted by a deranged stalker. The trauma causes Lily to suffer temporary amnesia. While she is struggling to remember, Benedict's mother, who feels an irrational hatred toward Lily, accuses her, saying the stalker was an obsessive lover, who conveniently died in the attack.

Lily is dismayed, she can't remember, but feels strongly that she'd never do such a thing.

When Lily regains her memory, a passionate, ecstatic reunion with Benedict takes place. A while later, Lily is delighted to find herself pregnant.

Her mother in law's Italian girlhood friend arrives, intent on sidelining Lily and forcing her own daughter on Benedict, as she and his mother wished so fervently.

Will Lily succeed in keeping Benedict's love, and carrying her baby to term, or will she lose it under the unceasing onslaught of her mother-in-law's friend?

Reviews:

"Once again Kate Hofman pens a stirring story that grips the heart. There are some intense scenes, especially with Lily and Lucia that really bite and sting. I have to admit Lucia is certainly one mother-in-law I am glad I do not have to contend with. Benedict is very compassionate and caring, and his love for Lily is indeed genuine. I found Lily humble, demure and sweet, yet strong enough to stand up to Lucia. A Hidden Agenda has all the ingredients to make this extraordinary story one that kept this reader glued. Wonderfully mastered, along with bold and artistic characters, and a vindictive mother that this reader will not forget, this story is awesome." - 5 Cups, Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance and More

"Hidden Agenda by Kate Hofman is a contemporary story about more than love and romance, it is also about how far a man will go to safeguard not only the love of his life but those he cares about. I really enjoyed Lily and Benedict because after all the adversity they suffer they are able to make their marriage work. Lily comes across as being delicate and fragile but hidden beneath the surface is a woman not afraid to fight for what is hers. And her husband is the same, because even though Benedict tries to put off the inevitable once it touches his wife he will do whatever it takes to protect not only her but his sister as well. I love reading Ms Hofman’s work and I definitely loved reading this book." - 5 stars, Sultry, eCataromance