One Plus One by Kay Dee Royal
Contemporary Erotic Romance –
WARNING: Explicit sex scenes 18+
Tagline: Lacinda and Blade discover more than sexual ecstasy on a lust-filled
singles cruise. Winners can’t be losers.
Blurb:
Coerced by her friend, Lacinda, a woman
crushed by love, winds up on a three-week singles cruise.
Blade, a man of means, discovers Miss
Right under the guise of a singles cruise set up by his business partner.
Once Blade focuses his efforts he always
gets what he’s after, until Lacinda throws his arrogant reputation back in his
face.
Can Blade break through Lacinda’s angry
barriers? Will she ever see him as anything more than a player?
Review:
EEK! HOT is one word that describes this short story.
I wish it was longer so that we got to see more of what happens (on the island). I normally don't read short stories because I could never connect with the characters but this one was NOT like that. It gave you enough background to connect with and like the characters.
I think that my favorite character was Mazie, she was just so bold and out there that you couldn't not like her.
The story also had enough depth to it that it kept you interested (well there were other things to kept the reader interested too ;) hehe).
4.5/5 Stars.Excerpt ~
“Lacinda Gainesly,” a
steward called her name. She saw the sign he held with her name printed in
bright purple. She slipped on the first step leading down onto the ship and
stumbled past the steward. The sign dropped from his fingers and his arms
latched around her body from behind. His quick reflexes saved her face from
biting the deck, but his hands cupped both of her breasts and squeezed. Lacinda
threw her elbow back into his side.
“Hey, a little respect
for the guy who saved your life.”
Lacinda shrugged out of
his grasp. She met his gaze and realized this was the same man who picked her
up from her hotel in a long black limo, only then he was dressed in black
instead of the white uniform he now wore.
“You’re the driver.”
“I’m a lot of things,
like possibly a hero.” His eyes looked as happy as his lips.
She noticed his smile,
the same he shared earlier when he asked her questions about why she took the
cruise quiz. Lacinda thought he was simply a driver for the cruise company so
she shared some of her story. He knew about Alex dying in a car crash on the
way to their wedding. She searched her memory for anything else she might have
shared which could embarrass her later.
“Alas fair maiden, your
chambers await your timely arrival,” he said, faking a British accent. He held
his gloved hand out. Lacinda refused it.
“I’m ready for my
quarters.” She needed relaxation, maybe take a nice hot scented bath and get
prepared for the swing of things, anything to distract her from the past that
never left her alone.
“As you wish, my lady,”
he said, again with a British accent. The steward turned, led her across the
deck, and down a stairway. She saw men and women following other stewards or
each other. Once on board everyone began mingling, even flirting, judging by
the tinkling female laughter and deep manly chuckles.
“There will be an
announcement left under your door regarding tonight’s dinner seating
arrangements. May you enjoy your day and make sure you take time for a relaxing
massage. There’s always a masseuse available. Their extension is listed beside
your phone. You’ll find your room key there as well.”
Lacinda followed him
down a narrow hallway until he stopped in front of a door with an elegantly
scrolled number 216.
“This is you. May I
answer any questions before I go?”
Lacinda dug in her purse
for a tip. Clueless on how much was appropriate and not wanting to give him
anything. He got his gratuity when he copped a feel of her breasts.
About the Author:
Kay Dee Royal writes paranormal and fantasy
romance—maybe because it's also her favorite genre to read! She pens tales with
wild, rugged heroes and strong, intelligent heroines. She'll give them both a
few shadowy secrets, making her stories intriguing and fun. She resides in
Southern Michigan with her family (her dogs, her cats, her caged husband... you
get the idea). You can reach her at her blog
and find the latest on her titles from her publisher, MuseItHot.
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ReplyDeleteHello Alisia and everyone - it warms my heart that you enjoyed Blade and Lacinda's story. AND, like you, I loved Mazie:) She needs her own story;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me today, Alisia...the post is perfect:)