BBT Review: One Plus One

Title: One Plus One
Author: Kay Dee Royal
Publisher: MuseItHOT Publishing
Release Date: December 25, 2011
Pages: 64
Buy Links: Amazon | Muse

Contemporary Erotic Romance –

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?

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.

Review

So refreshing! I really enjoyed this book!

I love that this book had just enough background story for the reader to understand what's going on. I almost wish that it was longer to develop the characters more.

Lacinda was a modest and conservative woman who lost her fiance in a car accident the day they were supposed to marry. Now she was on board a cruise to find out if she won the grand prize - three weeks with another man on an island where they explore their deepest desires. Oh my!

Blade started out playing it off with Lacinda. He was the limo driver, the steward, the captain, and the masseuse. No wonder Lacinda disliked him. He just kept on lying to her. I understand that he wants to make sure Lacinda isn't after his wallet, but lying to her isn't a good way to start a lasting relationship either.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable book. The scenes were steamy! One thing that I disliked or wasn't clear about was why Lacinda kept fainting. That's embarrassing ;)

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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