An Island Affair
A passion for all seasons… Returning to the beloved Eleuthera Islands of her childhood is the best decision Jasmine Talbot ever made. She's determined to succeed in transforming her family's magnificent Caribbean property into a one-of-a-kind B and B. But she needs Jackson Conner's help. A brilliant visionary, the hunky contractor is proud, egotistical…and impossible to resist.Starting his own business was a huge gamble. And so is Jackson's powerful desire for his alluring new boss. But what kind of future can he offer Jasmine when he has just discovered his entire past is a lie? Will his quest to uncover the truth—and the secret he's keeping—jeopardize Jackson's budding romance with the dazzling Bahamian beauty? Or give him the love that could be his lasting legacy…
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A passion for all seasons...
Returning to the beloved Eleuthera Islands of her childhood is the best decision Jasmine Talbot ever made. Sheâs determined to succeed in transforming her familyâs magnificent Caribbean property into a one-of-a-kind B and B. But she needs Jackson Connerâs help. A brilliant visionary, the hunky contractor is proud, egotistical...and impossible to resist.
Starting his own business was a huge gamble. And so is Jacksonâs powerful desire for his alluring new boss. But what kind of future can he offer Jasmine when he has just discovered his entire past is a lie? Will his quest to uncover the truthâand the secret heâs keepingâjeopardize Jacksonâs budding romance with the dazzling Bahamian beauty? Or give him the love that could be his lasting legacy...
âLet me hear it again,â he said.
I went back to the track and played it again. I started moving my hips in a circular motion, my eyes closed, one hand in the air and an arm around my waist. I got lost in the music. When I opened my eyes, Jackson was watching, studying me. I grabbed his hand and encouraged him to dance with me. He moved a little.
He grabbed my waist with both hands. Much like he had the night of our almost-kiss. His body pressed against mine and we danced to the Caribbean beat. With a quick twirl, my back relaxed against him. His arms wrapped tightly around me from behind and I rested my head against his chest. Still moving. Still swaying. My hormones began to rage, and I couldnât think of one place Iâd rather be than right there. He planted sweet kisses along the back of my neck, and when I turned to face him, he planted those same kisses on my forehead and nose. Soon, his lips found mine, and this time without interruption. His kiss was gentle, and his tongue found its way between my lips and danced with my tongue. I savored the taste of him.
âYouâre so damn beautiful,â he whispered.
It was midbook when I completely fell head over heels in love with Jackson. Heâs sexy and a generous lover. Heâs truly a manâs man and Jasmineâs hero in every sense of the word. She wants a man like her father, and he fits the bill. He needs a woman who can unleash his inhibitions. And Jasmine is exactly that woman.
I hope you will enjoy Jackson and Jasmineâs story. Writing this book was effortless and such a joy. Because my family is from the Eleuthera Islands, it was like sitting with them and having a great Bahamian meal while researching the beautiful island they call home.
I hope you absolutely fall in love with the Talbot family! I sure did.
Visit my website at monica-richardson.com or email me at [email protected].
Happy reading!
Monica Richardson
MONICA RICHARDSON writes romance that is based in the Caribbean Islands. Her alter ego, Monica McKayhan, currently has eleven titles in print. Indigo Summer, the first book in her young-adult series, was the launch title for Kimani TRU and snagged the #7 position on the Essence bestseller list. Monica penned her first romance novel, Tropical Fantasy, in 2013.
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.
To my family and friendsâ
you are my support system.
To my readers who give me the energy to continue to write, Iâm sure you will enjoy the Talbot family and get to know them well. This is for you!
To my family in the Bahamasâ
visiting with you and talking to you about my history has made the research and writing of this Talbot series a complete joy.
To my agent, Pamela Hartyâ
thanks for years of support and encouragement. I appreciate you.
Contents
Jasmine
I took the liberty of undressing him. Inch by inch. One piece of clothing after another starting with his tool belt, which I tossed carelessly into the sand. I loosened the belt on his Leviâs 501 jeans, slid the zipper down and gently caressed him in places that required careful attention. I lifted his shirt and brushed my hands against his torso. His abs were rock-solid, and his chest protruded against the snug red T-shirt that restrained his biceps. He was gorgeous: a copper-colored man with black curls. I wanted his lips to touch mine, his tongue to dance inside my mouth.
He reached for my hand...and I jolted back to reality.
âIâm Jackson Conner.â
I almost missed the introduction. I was too busy fantasizing about himâundressing him in my mind. It seemed unlawful for a man to look like that, to cause things inside of me to react that way.
