A holiday to remember
Alyson Talbotâs real estate ambitions have taken her far from her exotic Caribbean home. Now sheâs coming back to plan a spectacular Christmas wedding for her sisterâand win some lucrative new business deals. Samson Steel is an unexpected distraction in both areas. Enigmatic and self-assured, he has a knack for getting under her skin...and into her most sensual fantasies.
False accusations derailed Samsonâs political plans, and heâs hoping an extended vacation will give him time to figure out his next move. First up? Getting close and personal with the aloof but sultry real estate agent guiding him around their island paradise. Alyson intrigues himâuntil he suspects her new clients of shady business dealings and starts to question her ethics...and his judgment. Now only the gifts of acceptance and trust can turn a sizzling yuletide fling into a new beginning...
âI donât dance,â she said.
âSince when? I just saw you dancing at your parentsâ house.â
Reluctantly, she swayed her hips under the sound of Beres Hammondâs gentle voice. Watching her caused things to stir in Samson. He pulled her into his chest and they continued to dance. No words. He wrapped his strong arms around her waist, held her close. Soon she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
âThe last time we were at the beach, things didnât go so well,â she reminded him.
âWell, Iâm hoping that this time will be different.â He decided to go in for a kiss, and was glad that she didnât resist.
His lips touched hers gently, and the kiss was much sweeter than heâd imagined. His tongue found its way into her peppermint-flavored mouth. Her French-manicured fingertips danced their way across his face, caressed it. He held on to her waist. The strength of his arms made her feel safe. Wanted. Sexy. All the things she hadnât felt in a long time. Things sheâd been too busy to feel.
Without a single word, he grabbed her hand and led the way back to the cabana.
Dear Reader,
You will appreciate Samson from the beginning. Heâs exactly what Alyson needsâsomeone to put her in check! He knows that sheâs all bark and no bite. With his tattooed arms and unshaven face, heâs hardly her type. She likes her men a little more refined. Not to mention, he thinks heâs Godâs gift to the world. She doesnât have time for that! Sheâs too busy building her empire. But Samson isnât afraid to show her his worth.
If you remember Alyson from the first book in the Talbot series, you know that sheâs a bit uptight. Sheâs the last one youâd expect to go trekking across the globe to Chicago (of all places) in the middle of winter, to get her man! But sheâs proof that love is worth going to the ends of the earth for.
I hope you will enjoy Samson and Alysonâs story. And also the fantastical Christmas wedding of Jackson and Jasmine as they marry at the Grove. Youâll get to see the warmth of the Talbot family again, and also become acquainted with Samsonâs spirited family. I hope you continue to love the Talbots. They are everybodyâs family!
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Happy reading!
Monica Richardson
MONICA RICHARDSON currently writes adult romances set in Florida and the Caribbean. Under the name Monica McKayhan, she wrote the Indigo Summer young adult series. Indigo Summer hit the Essence and Black Issues Book Review bestseller lists, and the series also received a film option. Monicaâs YA books have garnered accolades and industry recognition, including several American Library Association (ALA) placements on the Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and the Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults annual lists.
For my Granny, Rosa A. Heggie
(November 1927â2008) She was special in so many ways, and the strongest woman I knew. My life is rich because of her.
Acknowledgments
To my husband, the love of my lifeâ
thank you for being my biggest encourager. And for being my real-life hero.
To my family and friendsâyou are my support system.
To my readers that give me the energy to continue to write, Iâm sure you will enjoy the Talbot family and get to know them well. I hope you will enjoy Alysonâs story just as much as Jasmineâs. Thank you for your continued support. Without you, our stories are just that, stories. But through you, those stories come to life and take flight.
To my family in the Bahamasâvisiting with you and talking to you about my history has made the research and writing of this Talbot series a complete joy.