Ripe and Ready
(2011)A collection of stories by Kat Alexis, Mardi Ballou, Alexis Canto and Nina Pierce
Perfect Pear by Mardi Ballou
Who knew pears could be sexy? Not Adam MacKnight, on assignment to undermine the whacko upstart business that threatens his boss's market share. Now that his career is about to take off, he won't let anything get in his way. But then he catches sight of Penelope Perdrix, the focus of his secret fantasies for years. She's the one who makes pear the sexiest four-letter word. She's also his best friend's kid sister. Worst of all, she owns the whacko upstart business he planned to terminate. Now all he has to do is advance his career, keep his best friend and deal with his hots for Penelope.
Unbeknownst to Adam, the luscious Penelope has had a crush on him since forever. While she plots to seduce him away from the dark side, Adam's determined to hold out. Irresistible as he finds her luscious lips, arms and pear tarts, it's all about principles and work ethic, right?
Divine Deception by Nina Pierce
Nicholas is returning to the family vineyard after nearly a decade away. A quick trip to the lawyer to collect the trust fund that's rightfully his and he can wash his hands of the alcoholic father who disowned him years ago. A romp or two with the cellarmaster's assistant shouldn't complicate things.
Francesca has given her heart and soul to Mill Tavern Vineyards, working tirelessly in its wine cellars. Now the greedy son of her stepfather is coming home to take it all from her. Manipulating her way into the playboy's bed may be the only way to save her home.
But hot sex quickly becomes an affair of the heart as Francesca and Nick get tangled in lies and deceit trying to discover the truth behind the failing vineyard.
Berry Bliss by Kat Alexis
Lusteberry: drink it, eat it. Consume and be consumed by the world's most sensual fruit. Nicola Luder runs away to Luxovia, home of the world famous lusteberry. A fruit rumored to give lovers their most sensuous pleasure.
On her first night Nicola meets Kirill, a local who shares a taste of lusteberry with her. Then offers to spend the night in her bed, showing her all the mysteries of the desire-ripened fruit. Kirill Demidov wakes to find his lover gone. But Kirill knows a passionate woman like Nicola needs a man as passionate to match her desire. With the help of a little berry, Kirill might make Nicola a lusteberry believer. Mix one aphrodisiac berry with two sexually explosive adults and watch passion ignite.
Ripe for Love by Alexis Canto
Mitch was Callie's delicious one-night stand in acting school. Three years later they're both using their acting skills to sell fruit at the Renaissance Faire. The sparks between them are hotter than ever and Mitch knows what he wants. When it comes to sex, he demands the best part of Callie--her fantasies.
For Callie, pleasing Mitch will mean more than the heart-pounding thrill of risking discovery when he claims her body. And it will be harder than overcoming her nervousness about showing off her cleavage in her Renaissance-style dress. Callie has never before revealed her most scorching fantasies to anyone. To keep Mitch in her life, she's going to have to live out every sexual experience she's ever dreamed of.
Who knew pears could be sexy? Not Adam MacKnight, on assignment to undermine the whacko upstart business that threatens his boss's market share. Now that his career is about to take off, he won't let anything get in his way. But then he catches sight of Penelope Perdrix, the focus of his secret fantasies for years. She's the one who makes pear the sexiest four-letter word. She's also his best friend's kid sister. Worst of all, she owns the whacko upstart business he planned to terminate. Now all he has to do is advance his career, keep his best friend and deal with his hots for Penelope.
Unbeknownst to Adam, the luscious Penelope has had a crush on him since forever. While she plots to seduce him away from the dark side, Adam's determined to hold out. Irresistible as he finds her luscious lips, arms and pear tarts, it's all about principles and work ethic, right?
Divine Deception by Nina Pierce
Nicholas is returning to the family vineyard after nearly a decade away. A quick trip to the lawyer to collect the trust fund that's rightfully his and he can wash his hands of the alcoholic father who disowned him years ago. A romp or two with the cellarmaster's assistant shouldn't complicate things.
Francesca has given her heart and soul to Mill Tavern Vineyards, working tirelessly in its wine cellars. Now the greedy son of her stepfather is coming home to take it all from her. Manipulating her way into the playboy's bed may be the only way to save her home.
But hot sex quickly becomes an affair of the heart as Francesca and Nick get tangled in lies and deceit trying to discover the truth behind the failing vineyard.
Berry Bliss by Kat Alexis
Lusteberry: drink it, eat it. Consume and be consumed by the world's most sensual fruit. Nicola Luder runs away to Luxovia, home of the world famous lusteberry. A fruit rumored to give lovers their most sensuous pleasure.
On her first night Nicola meets Kirill, a local who shares a taste of lusteberry with her. Then offers to spend the night in her bed, showing her all the mysteries of the desire-ripened fruit. Kirill Demidov wakes to find his lover gone. But Kirill knows a passionate woman like Nicola needs a man as passionate to match her desire. With the help of a little berry, Kirill might make Nicola a lusteberry believer. Mix one aphrodisiac berry with two sexually explosive adults and watch passion ignite.
Ripe for Love by Alexis Canto
Mitch was Callie's delicious one-night stand in acting school. Three years later they're both using their acting skills to sell fruit at the Renaissance Faire. The sparks between them are hotter than ever and Mitch knows what he wants. When it comes to sex, he demands the best part of Callie--her fantasies.
For Callie, pleasing Mitch will mean more than the heart-pounding thrill of risking discovery when he claims her body. And it will be harder than overcoming her nervousness about showing off her cleavage in her Renaissance-style dress. Callie has never before revealed her most scorching fantasies to anyone. To keep Mitch in her life, she's going to have to live out every sexual experience she's ever dreamed of.
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