About the Book:
A wedding. A playboy. And a week he’ll make sure she never forgets.
Kinni Corbet is the perfect bridesmaid. She’s efficient and has a to-do list for every occasion. When the bride-to-be adds “relax and have some fun” to Kinni’s schedule, Price Lyons seems to tick all the right boxes. He’s guaranteed fun, and it’s only for one week - what can it hurt?
Playboy hotel owner Price Lyons has wanted to break down Kinni’s walls for years. Her plan to relax for a whole week is the perfect opportunity to get to the one person he’s never been able to charm. And this time, she seems…receptive to his advances. Unexpected, but he’ll take it.
There’s just one problem. Kinni’s allergic to spontaneity, and the only thing predictable about Price is his unpredictably. There’s no way they’ll last beyond the week, and Kinni’s going to make sure of it…
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Excerpt:
The
fiddle-heavy song faded to a slow and haunting tune. Not letting go of her
hand, he pulled her toward the brick patio, where guests were already
gathering. “Let’s dance.” She was resistant for the first couple of steps, but
then allowed him draw her the few yards to the impromptu dance floor. Once
there he turned to her. Challenging him to say no was a declaration of war, a
battle she’d no doubt use her razor-sharp strategic skills to win. The next
week could either be a whole lot of fun or turn very ugly. He was determined to
make it fun, which meant keeping the upper Hand.
He
slipped one arm around her waist and gripped her right hand with his left. With
slow anticipation, he coaxed her closer. Still at a proper arm’s length, she
stopped but didn’t look at him, instead staring over his shoulder. They rocked
to the slow beat of the song, the notes of a lone flute and the fairy lights
above tingeing the competitive mood with an alluring sensuality. He stepped
toward her, closing the distance and drawing her against his body. Maybe he should
have been more surprised that she molded so perfectly, but he wasn’t. He was
finding that a lot of things about Kinni fit him. She gasped, her head snapping
toward him. “That’s a little close, don’t you think?” “No.” She glowered at
him, but he smiled back. “What? I’m just doing what you asked, saying no.” He
folded their joined hands against his chest and slipped his knee between her
legs, tightening his hold on her waist. Yeah, they fit perfectly together, and
he couldn’t help wonder how good they would be at making love. “You have
amazing eyes. There’s tiny flecks of gold near the center, but your iris gets
darker toward the outer edge.” Though her scowl softened, she glanced away from
him again. “They’re brown. That’s all.” She was either ultra literal, which was
entirely possible, or not comfortable receiving compliments. Maybe she hadn’t
gotten many. Not letting go of her hand, he lifted his and brushed a strand of
raven hair away from her eye. “They not just brown. They’re the color of the
richest caramel and milk chocolate.” As if resisting the pull of his words, she
slowly turned her head, her gaze tracking a second behind, and then stared at
him. “That’s a terrible description.” From the way she whispered, he could tell
it wasn’t a terrible description at all. “Okay, well then, has anybody told you
you’re beautiful?” “Only my parents, which doesn’t count, because they have to
say that.” “Oh, I don’t know.” He jerked his head toward the living room. “You
heard my dad say what an ugly mug I had.” She chuckled, her face brightening
and making his heart skip a beat. “I mean…” He swallowed hard. “He never told
me I was good-looking.” “No, but I’m sure the hordes of females I’ve seen you
with through the years definitely have. Women go crazy for that boy-band look.”
He stopped dancing, leaning back a few inches. “I do not look like I belong in
a boy band.” “So the facial hair that changes shape every season and the
highlights are simply current fashion.” “First off,” he said, dragging her
against him and starting to dance again, “I don’t get my hair highlighted. It’s
natural.” She snorted with what he took as disbelief. “From my diving trip to
Belize.” He glared at her, but the smile tugging at the corners of her mouth
knocked the bluster out of him. She was teasing him, which was way better than
her being angry. “And as for the facial hair, a lot of women like it.” When she
rolled her eyes, he couldn’t resist proving his point. He bent and nuzzled her
neck, gently scraping his close-cut beard against her skin. In an attempt to
resist, she scrunched her shoulders and clamped her chin against her chest,
pushing at him. Giggles tinkled from her, which was the sweetest sound he’d
heard for a long time.
The
scent of jasmine lifted from her skin and mingled with the clean scent of her
hair, inciting a hum of appreciation, or maybe it was a moan of pleasure.
Swamped with a lot of unexpected sensations, his playful mood evaporated. The
desire to pull the clip from her hair, letting it spill free, and run his tongue
along her neck where the warm pulse of her heart beat egged him on. He nestled
again and opened his mouth to gently scrape his teeth across her neck. Her
struggling and laughter faded. The cadence of her breathing slowed as her
shoulders relaxed and her head lolled to the side, allowing him access. The
hand she’d placed on his shoulder snaked around his neck while she shifted
closer. Holding her felt right, maybe too right considering they were at his
parents’ house. Unable to resist, he drew his tongue along the contour of her
neck until it encountered her earlobe. Using his teeth, he nipped her ear.
“See, you like it, too,” he whispered, lifting his head to capture her gaze.
“Don’t you?” Her lips parted, her breath coming in tiny pants.
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About the author:
Boone's stories range from high fantasy to contemporary romance.
Having lived all over the world, and finally settling in the icy region of Alaska, she's always looking for the next adventure. It's not unusual to find Boone traversing the remotest parts of the Alaskan bush, gathering information for her stories. No person or escapade is off limits when it comes to weaving real life experiences into her books or blogs.
Giveaway:
My Review:
Awwwww! I loved this a lot! It was such a fun and quick read which I absolutely enjoyed and let me tell you I haven't enjoyed a book like this for a while. I loved the characters!! Price and Kinni were great to follow around in this story. It was super cute and made me smile throughout most of it.
The Story:
For Kinni everything has its place and order. People say she is a serious person and not at all fun and relaxed, which is why her best friend orders her to be exactly that.
Having known Kinni for years, Price jumps onto this opportunity to get to know her better. Though Price never had troubles in having fun and saying yes to life, Kinni is quite the opposite and a real challenge for him. Never did he imagine that he would enjoy Kinni's company so much. And boy, was he in for a treat.
Thoughts:
I was captured by this super sweet story from the beginning. I fell in love with Price and Kinni and it was such a pleasure to read about their interaction and how their friendship grew. It's witty but never over the top. I would have loved if the book were longer but I believe it's just right to end when things are at their best.
I highly recommend this book for those who aren't looking for a deep-meaning or thoughtful story but for a light, sweet and super great read. Just perfect for summer. I will definitely read the first book of this series and will also read the next! =) (Though I'm not sure if they can outdo Price and Kinni's story) =P
-- I received an ARC of this book from Author's Pal in exchange for an honest review. --
