Two days went by in the blink of a eye. Both were under a spell of love to realize how time flew by. Brynne’s sickness and nausea vanished miraculously and was replaced by a feeling of bliss. It was a honeymoon in the true sense of the term. They didn’t need an exotic location or a five-star resort to connect to one another’s soul. The deluxe double bedroom at Queen’s Lodge was enough to make memories of a lifetime.Luke had been gentle, ensuring her comfort first. It made her fall for him all over again. She hadn’t seen this side of his nature ever. He had always been reckless, wild, and hungry. This was a new side to his nature.“You’ve grown curvier, I think.” He covered her body with his, touching and stroking her, feeling her lumpy breasts. “Pregnancy suits you.” His mouth found her breast, and he tugged her taut nipple into his hot mouth.Brynne gasped with pleasure, holding his head to her breast as he sucked. A raw need coursed through her body, making her grow even wetter.“I
Summary:Stunning, intelligent, vivacious Daniella Pierce is every man’s sinful dream. Hailing from a broken family, she distrusts men and their motives. To her, all men need two things from a woman: money and se*.Therefore, her motto in life is simple.Play with fire but never get scorched.She plays with them all but prefers remaining aloof.But there’s one exception: her fiancé. She thinks he’s different until he betrays her, confirming her belief in men.She accidentally collides with the spoiled player, Drake Ashford, on a New Year Cruise. The attraction between them is electrifying, yet they refuse to acknowledge it.When he asks her to be his pretend girlfriend at his sister’s wedding, what will Daniella do? Will the exotic location and romantic atmosphere kindle a spark in their hearts?So what happens when two devils, one with devilish good looks and the other a devil in disguise, challenge one another?They start with a kiss. But each kiss leaves them both wanting more, temp
DaniellaMy entire body was flushed with embarrassment and arousal as I rushed down the stairs to high deck 9. I couldn’t believe I allowed the stranger to creep under my skin and affect me this way. It was definitely something new. I was used to receiving male attention everywhere I went. But never had I allowed them to affect me. I had learned the art of staying aloof, thereby abiding stringently by my motto.Play with fire but never get scorched.But ever since I accepted Ted into my life, the motto has had no meaning whatsoever. I would be true to my fiancé, maybe grow to love him as well.I felt a little guilty about my reaction to a stranger. Why couldn’t I erase him from my mind? His naked body, his magnificent erection, and his rippling muscles were all I could think about. The chaos all around ceased to exist as I negotiated my way absent-mindedly down the staircase towards the corridor. I was heading towards the room to look for my fiancé, but strangely, he wasn’t the one on
DaniellaI gaped at the drooling hot creature in front of me. His demeanor was so different from that of our boss, Benson Sylvester, that no one would believe they were related.Ted panicked and came towards me. “I’m sorry, okay. I was just trying to stop you from breaking our relationship, Dani. Please don’t complain about me.”I snickered at his change of tone, but it was Drake who reached me first and pushed me behind him.“Hey, fu*k off! After the stunt you pulled, there’s no scope for an apology. Your relationship with her is over. Pack your stuff and be prepared to leave. Grandpa Benson won’t spare you or your job. He’s on his way with the cops.”Ted looked impatient and tried to get to me, but Drake held him at bay. “Look, Daniella knows how much I love her. It was just a lover’s tiff. Can you please leave us alone?” He gave me a pleading look to support him. “Dani, why don’t you tell him about our relationship?”“There’s no relationship, Ted. You’ve been sleeping around, and I
Daniella I walked out of the elevator in a dazed state, my mind still on Drake and his parting words. Why couldn’t I forget the shameless flirt? Why was I always reacting to his shit? Images of his hot, naked body flashed across my mind. It didn’t matter what he said. He could read a phonebook, and I would be turned on! My legs carried me toward Ted’s room. I wanted to vacate as soon as possible and close that chapter of my life forever. Thankfully, it lasted only a da,y and I could see his true colors before I introduced him to my mom. Stopping at his door, I sucked in a deep breath and knocked. I knew he was inside, hiding his wretched as* from Mr. Sylvester. He hadn’t expected Drake to saunter into the cabin and save me. In fact, neither did I. Why had he? How did he know where I was? Now this was getting creepier every minute. The door opened to a crack, and Ted peered out like a coward. He glanced around me to ensure I was all alone. “What are you doing here?” he yelled, his
Daniella“Thanks for the treat, Drake. I’ll get going.” He stood watching me with a disappointed look on his face. Maybe he had expected me to jump at his proposal. Who wouldn’t? But I didn’t want a rebound. Not that my relationship with Ted was normal. He had been chasing me since the day he dropped me off at home three months ago. That night, I showed him my mom’s bakery on the way, and he was too impressed with it. He had asked me about my father, and I had been brutally honest with him. Ever since he had stuck on, trying hard to win me over. I was a fool to believe he fell in love with me when all this time, he was only after my money. Therefore, it was a relief that I could get out of the toxic relationship unscathed. Now I had no wish to jump into another one. Maybe Drake wasn’t after my money. He was loaded. But he wasn’t in love with me either. His need for me was only physical, and it was worse. I didn’t want to be another one of his string of conquests. “Going where, Dan
Drake Ashford The moment I closed the door, I knew I had won the first round of the challenge. She was now in my room. That’s what I wanted the moment I laid my eyes on her. And I always got what I wanted.“Drake, my room.” Daniella’s breathy voice penetrated through my ears and filtered to my d*ck. I was in a state of haze. I looked at her to bring myself back to reality. “That one.” I pointed at the room next to mine. A warm surge of excitement filled my body, plummeting down to my di*k. It made me instantly aroused. Unaware of my condition, she sauntered towards her new room, tugging her luggage along. “I can help you unpack.” I stood watching her wave me off. “No, thanks. I’m not unpacking. I’ll hit the bed. Good night.” She banged the door shut on my face, making me gape at the door. “What the fu*k!” Disappointment washed over my body, and my di*k sagged in response. That’s it? I couldn’t believe she just blocked me out of her room. How could she not want some action tonigh
DaniellaThe moment I woke up the next morning, the first thought that came to my mind was how I would resist Drake Ashford and his se*ual charm. It was easy last night when I stunned him twice. But today I was sure he would be fully equipped to face me. Freshening up, I walked out of the room to see him still fast asleep in his room. With the door open, I could clearly see him sprawled face down on his bed in nothing but a pair of boxers! My cheeks flamed with embarrassment and I looked away from his firm, taut butt encased in a black underwear. Good, that I didn’t sleep with him. I didn’t want a rebound that too as irresistible as him. What if I got addicted to the devilishly handsome guy? I had no wish to be his f*ck buddy! My pulse throbbed as I grabbed my wallet and phone and tiptoed towards the main door. He could sleep all day. The moment I reached the door, I heard him behind me. “Escaping me, Daniella? Well, I don’t bite if you don’t want me to.” My heart sank, and I slo
DaniellaBefore my body could react to his announcement, my phone buzzed with an incoming call from my mom. Startled, I almost jumped! Couldn’t Mom find another time to call? I was about to satisfy my urges and get kissed by the hot creature eyeing me like a piece of candy!“Your mom,” he reminded me, eyeing my phone as if I didn’t know that already. “Aren’t you taking her call?”I panicked. “No, she’ll know I’m with a guy! Her sixth sense is too strong! I can’t risk it.” The phone stopped buzzing, and I heaved a sigh of relief. But the magical moment was broken, and we just quietly cleared our lunch. Yet I couldn’t relax. I knew Mom’s nature. If she called once, she would do so repeatedly until she spoke to me.“So, what do you want to do now? Play twenty questions or rest?” We flopped onto the bed when my phone buzzed again.“Mom won’t let this go. I need to take this call. So shh, not a sound! You aren’t here. Get it?” I glared at him to force him to agree. What if he gave himself
Daniella I tried to block my ears to his silly banter with Mrs. Griffin. If we were to act as a married couple, these shouldn’t affect me, right? Yet it did. Coz this was uncharted territory, and all we shared was a kiss and a horse ride. “Okay, let’s start, everyone!” said Mrs. Griffin, walking away. Drake leaned in towards me, his eyes dancing with excitement. I wondered what he was so excited about! Me cooking or him watching me cook! “Make it finger-lickin' good! I’ll be watching you!” He turned to go, but I grabbed his hand. “Where do you think you’re going? Stay and help.” I released his hand and shoved the whole chicken towards him. “Massage the oil all over.” He gave me a lost look. “Are you sure?” I nodded and set about preparing the vegetables and ranch dressing. We were making grilled chicken in Wild West Sauce to start with. Although it was a very basic recipe, I was making the sauce for the first time. Mrs. Griffin yelled out her instructions while we struggled to
Daniella Toby’s saddle was perfect for double riding, but I couldn’t relax. It wasn’t because of the trauma I had just been through. It was because of the hottest male creature on earth perched behind me. With his body plastered to my back, I could feel every muscle ripple against me. I had seen him. And it worsened the situation. Even now, I could visualize him naked. He was a solid bulk of muscle with pure power emanating from every fibre of his body. I could feel his face inches from mine, and the temperature soared around us. Drake’s hot breath fanned my heated nape while his arms brushed against my sides as they handled the reins. He reached forward, his arms further encasing me inside his muscular body. I realized it was stupidity to mount in front of him. I should have known. “Are you okay, Daniella?” With his lips millimeters from my right ear, I could feel their movement as he spoke. “Yes,” I said, my voice a breathless whisper. My mind screamed in desperation, urging him
Daniella I tried to focus on my food instead of reacting to his admission. It was a difficult task indeed. “Must you flirt with every female you meet? You’re so pathetic, Drake Ashford!” “No, only you. All my efforts are now focused on you.” His face lost its goofiness as he spoke. If I didn’t know his true nature, I would have believed his shit and fallen for him already. “Why? Don’t tell me you’re short on offers. I’m sure there are others, easier to charm and easy to conquer.” Unconsciously, I held my breath, waiting for his reply.“I don’t want the others. I want you. Don’t worry, I love a clash before a conquest.” He grinned at my jaw-dropped look. I hadn’t expected that. “Overconfidence? You can’t conquer me. I’ll disappear from your life after the trip.” It wasn’t a future threat. I intended to do it. Staying around Drake challenged my emotional and mental well-being. I didn’t want to fall for the devil. This constant battle to resist him was taking a toll on me. If one kis
Daniella“Oh, thank you so much. We’re on a day trip from our honeymoon cruise. The cruise ship will leave Port Canaveral at 10 pm. So we should check out from here after dinner.” Drake winked at me before I could correct the cowgirl.What the fuck is he up to? Why was he pretending we were a honeymoon couple? Was he crazy? I glared at him, watching him chat with the receptionist. He completed the check-in formalities, totally ignoring my reaction.“Is there anything else you may need? We have a fifty percent discount on everything for honeymoon couples today. You’re our first couple! The rest are all families here for the rodeo.”My jaw dropped with surprise. “Oh! Why?”“It’s our owner, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin’s golden anniversary today!” she gasped, handing us our key card. “Your glamping tent is that way, sir, ma’am. Have an enjoyable stay.”“Thanks. That would be all for now. We’ll freshen up and bother you again.” He grabbed my hand and pulled me along. “Let’s go, baby! I can’t wait
Daniella Drake drove the rental car down the Florida Ramp towards Orlando Hwy, and a strange thrill coursed up my body. Knowing his reputation, I didn’t understand why I felt so excited to spend the day with Drake. Why was he killing me with his charm? Did he want to get into my pants? Definitely, yes. Yet my heart thumped wildly in my chest. My reaction to his attention surprised me. Why was I behaving like a hormonal teenager around her first crush? I was a twenty-five-year-old woman, having slept around with plenty of players like him. But there was something about Drake Ashford that pulled me towards him like a magnet. Somehow, I craved his attention. “Have you been to a dude ranch before?” His raspy bedroom voice brought me out of my thoughts. “No. My twin brothers prefer those. I’m more into the star-rated swanky hotels.” I hated the rustic, dirty camps and cabins in the countryside, with insects bothering me. The twins preferred glamping in those. “Oh, you’re lucky to have
DaniellaThe deafening sound of helicopter blades made me stir the next morning. Who was arriving on the cruise ship? “Wake up, sleepyhead. We’ll reach Port Canaveral in two hours. Let’s grab breakfast and head to Deck 4 to avoid the mad rush at the last minute,” said Julia, looking freshly showered and ready.I groaned and stretched, waking up finally. Why did we always have to rush around? Wasn’t this a vacation? “I want to laze around today! I’ve seen Port Canaveral and its attractions so many times.” She rolled her eyes and went over to the tiny window to check. “I haven’t, and you’re coming with me. Surely you aren’t planning to spend time with Drake Ashford, are you?”I turned to give her a sharp look. “No. Why should I?” Julia shrugged and sat down with her makeup kit. “Never mind. Hurry!” I didn’t share her enthusiasm, but I got ready, nevertheless. What would I do alone on a humongous cruise ship? After two hours, we lined up at Deck 4 to watch the cruise ship enter the p
DaniellaIt was evening, and Julia forced me to meet up with the gang for dinner. I had no wish to join them, but she was adamant. “What’s wrong with you? Are you sulking or what?” I gaped at her. Was I? “No. Why should I? Can’t a girl laze around for once?” My behavior surprised me. I didn’t f*cking care so much about a guy before. Then why was I overreacting to the player, Drake Ashford? “Then have dinner with us. I’m not opting for room service.” Julia pulled me along towards the grand dining hall of the cruise ship. As we entered the hall, I gasped at the crowd. The place was teeming with passengers, and I could see our colleagues all over it. “It’s so claustrophobic here, Julia. I don’t think we’ll get a place to sit.” I scanned the place to see our gang occupying a table right in the middle. “Oh, they’ve found a table. C’mon, it’ll be fun.” She pulled me along when my gaze fell upon Drake, sauntering in with the same woman. Blood boiled in my veins at the sight of him. So h
DaniellaI couldn’t stop the gasp of surprise as I stared at Drake. How did he know I had kissed Adrian on the cheek? Was he stalking me? “How do you know? It was a thank you peck on the cheek, not a kiss.”His handsome features lit up as he flashed me a crooked grin. “I was watching you. Whatever it was, you can do better for a ring.” His eyes dropped to my lips, and I licked them nervously. Why was I reacting so much to him? Wasn’t I immune to such pickup lines? ‘He’s flirting with you, Dani,’ I advised myself to stop the pounding of my heart. Yet shyness gripped my body, and I tried not to let the deep timbre of his voice throw me off. “You can’t buy me with expensive gifts, Drake. It’s the feeling behind it, the gesture that touches my heart. Did you go down on one knee? So?” I shrugged and eased out of his hold. I was terribly disappointed with my life. I had expected better from Drake. He almost made it look like a joke, slipping a fake ring onto my finger. Even Ted did bette