Charmaine Pauls

About the author

Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchefstroom and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communication, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions. 

When she moved to Chile with her French husband, she started writing full-time. She has been publishing novels and short stories since 2011. Charmaine currently lives in Montpellier, France with her family. Their household is a lively mix of Afrikaans, English, French, and Spanish.

Book reviews

Dubious (The loan shark duet #1)

This is the first book by this author that I've read. This is the first book in this series. This story is heart wrenching from the start. This book has a cliff hanger ending so be warned have book 2 waiting. I just couldn't put this book down. Amazing characters with an exceptional story. On to see how the story unfolds. 

Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book

Release date - 10 oct 2017
Print length - 305 pages

Consent (The loan shark duet #2)

This is the second book in this series. This book picks up where the first one finished. So glad I had this book after the cliff hanger ending from the first one. This book is the perfect ending to this series. Again amazing characters with an exceptional story. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future. 

Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

Release date - 14 Nov 2017
Print length - 241 pages

Stolen lust (Beauty in the stolen 1)

This is the first book in this new series by this author and what an amazing start it is. I read this book in one day, I just couldn't put it down till I'd finished it. I was totally hooked from the first page till the very end and then with the cliff hanger ending I was left needing more. This is the intense story of Ian and Cas, these two characters have intense chemistry from the start and will set the pages alight as you read. This story is a roller coaster and will set your heart pumping throughout. I can't wait for the next book in this amazing new series from this author. 

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review 

Release date - 13 April 2021

Stolen life (Beauty in the stolen 2)

This is the second book in this series from this author. This is the continued story of Ian and Cas, there relationship develops more swoon worthy and emotional. This is a slower paced, intimate read compared to the first one. This book has lots of twists and turns which lead to an amazing gripping cliff hanger ending, which will leave you desperate for book 3 in this series. This is an amazing addition to this series and I can't wait to read more. 

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 18 May 2021

Print length - 240 pages

Stolen love (Beauty in the stolen 3)

This is the third book in this series by this author and OMG these books just keep getting better and better the more you read them. This book starts after the cliff hanger ending from book two. This is the story of Cas and Ian, these two characters have an intense and passionate relationship, which is full of emotions. This story is suspenseful, full of twists and turns, action packed and drama filled. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read. This is a beautiful heart wrenching read from this author and a perfect addition to this must read series.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 22 June 2021

Print length - 220 pages

Imperfect intentions (Beauty imperfections 1)

This is the first book in this series by this author. This story follows the characters Leon and Violet, these two have an instant connection but have to fight outside influences to be together. This story is filled with love, connection, action, secrets and so much more. This book is definitely a page turner of a read from start to finish. Once you start this book you won’t want to put this book down till you’ve got to the very last page. I can't wait to read more in this amazing new series by this amazing author. 

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 24 May 2022

Print length - 218 pages

Imperfect affections (Beauty in imperfections 2)

This is the second book in this series by this author. This is the continued story of Leon and violet, their relationship has plenty of ups and downs throughout. This is a dark and twisted story, more dark than the first one. This story is full of dirty sex which will set the pages alight as you read, twists and turns and romance. This author knows how to bring you the best dark romance ever. You will be totally hooked from the first to the last page and be left wanting and needing more. 

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 21 June 2022

Print length - 362 pages 

Goodreads review links

Dubious by Charmaine Pauls

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the first book by this author that I've read. This is the first book in this series. This story is heart wrenching from the start. This book has a cliff hanger ending so be warned have book 2 waiting. I just couldn't put this book down. Amazing characters with an exceptional story. On to see how the story unfolds.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book



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Consent by Charmaine Pauls

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the second book in this series. This book picks up where the first one finished. So glad I had this book after the cliff hanger ending from the first one. This book is the perfect ending to this series. Again amazing characters with an exceptional story. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.

Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book



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Stolen Lust by Charmaine Pauls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the first book in this new series by this author and what an amazing start it is. I read this book in one day, I just couldn't put it down till I'd finished it. I was totally hooked from the first page till the very end and then with the cliff hanger ending I was left needing more. This is the intense story of Ian and Cas, these two characters have intense chemistry from the start and will set the pages alight as you read. This story is a roller coaster and will set your heart pumping throughout. I can't wait for the next book in this amazing new series from this author.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
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View all my reviews Stolen Life by Charmaine Pauls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the second book in this series from this author. This is the continued story of Ian and Cas, there relationship develops more swoon worthy and emotional. This is a slower paced, intimate read compared to the first one. This book has lots of twists and turns which lead to an amazing gripping cliff hanger ending, which will leave you desperate for book 3 in this series. This is an amazing addition to this series and I can't wait to read more.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
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View all my reviews Stolen Love by Charmaine Pauls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the third book in this series by this author and OMG these books just keep getting better and better the more you read them. This book starts after the cliff hanger ending from book two. This is the story of Cas and Ian, these two characters have an intense and passionate relationship, which is full of emotions. This story is suspenseful, full of twists and turns, action packed and drama filled. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read. This is a beautiful heart wrenching read from this author and a perfect addition to this must read series.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
www.obsessedbookreviews.com

View all my reviews Imperfect Intentions by Charmaine Pauls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Imperfect intentions (Beauty imperfections 1)

This is the first book in this series by this author. This story follows the characters Leon and Violet, these two have an instant connection but have to fight outside influences to be together. This story is filled with love, connection, action, secrets and so much more. This book is definitely a page turner of a read from start to finish. Once you start this book you won’t want to put this book down till you’ve got to the very last page. I can't wait to read more in this amazing new series by this amazing author.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 24 May 2022
Print length - 218 pages
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View all my reviews Imperfect Affections by Charmaine Pauls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Imperfect affections (Beauty in imperfections 2)

This is the second book in this series by this author. This is the continued story of Leon and violet, their relationship has plenty of ups and downs throughout. This is a dark and twisted story, more dark than the first one. This story is full of dirty sex which will set the apges alight as you read, twists and turns and romance. This author knows how to bring you the best dark romance ever. You will be totally hooked from the first to the last page and be left wanting and needing more.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review

Release date - 21 June 2022
Print length - 362 pages
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