Their affair is this exclusive resortâs best-kept secret
Beautiful, ambitious Robyn Henderson fought hard for her place in the sun. Now Belleza Resortâs head event planner is getting ready to pull off the charity event of the season. But when a series of bizarre incidents befall the desert retreat and suspicion points at LA restaurateur Sean Parker, Robyn is convinced heâs innocent. And now her bossâs brotherâand secret crushâis drawing her into a sizzling taboo affair.
Seanâs return to the family fold is fraught with pitfalls, especially when heâs wrongly accused. His most passionate ally is his sisterâs best friend, a woman Sean has crushed on for years. Aching to make their undercover romance public, he fights to clear his name. As a vengeful adversary plots to destroy his familyâs lasting legacy, Sean must decide where his future lies. But can he also convince Robyn to trust in their love?
âI need you in my life, and Iâm not afraid to admit it.â
Electricity crackled in the air, engulfed every inch of the apartment. Robyn felt it, and she knew he did, too, when he trailed a finger down her shoulder. Earlier, while Sean was setting the table for dinner, sheâd changed into a short sleeveless sundress. Her outfit wasnât sexy, but thatâs how she felt every time Sean touched her.
She had to force her thoughts to form, her words to pass her suddenly dry lips. âThings are moving too fast.â
âWe didnât meet a couple days ago,â he pointed out. âWeâve known each other for years.â
Robyn couldnât dispute that.
âIâve had feelings for you from day one, but I didnât say anything because I didnât want to ruin our friendship.â
âThen why are you here?â
âBecause Iâm older and wiser, and I know exactly what I want. Itâs you, Robyn. I wonât give up on us,â he vowed, lowering his face to hers.
Pressing her hands flat against his chest, she stepped back, out of reach, tried valiantly to keep him at bay. âThere is no âus.ââ
âYouâre wrong. There is.â
Robyn opened her mouth, but her protest died on her lips. Before she knew what was happening, Sean grabbed her waist, spun her around and backed her up against the wall.
âI have feelings for you, and I wonât stop until youâre mine.â
Dear Reader,
The best thing about writing the California Desert Dreams series was all of the great telephone conversations I had with Yahrah St. John (Heat Wave of Desire, June 2015) and Lisa Marie Perry (Hot Summer Nights, July 2015). We didnât know each other prior to writing the series but we instantly hit it off and I now consider them friends. We worked closely together on this project and I hope youâll agree that we hit this miniseries out of the park.
Chef extraordinaire Sean Parker is a force to be reckoned with. The more Robyn Henderson tries to resist him, the more he pursues her. And the night Sean arrives unannounced at her resort condoâwith dinner, wine and her favorite dessertâRobyn falls victim to her desires and unleashes her inner passion.
Hence the title of this book.
Heat of Passion is a heartfelt love story, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I listened to a lot of Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass while writing Sean and Robynâs story, so get ready for a sensual, erotic ride.
I dedicate this book to YOU (loyal readers). Thank you for supporting Mills & Boon Kimani Romance. Your friendship and encouragement mean the world to me, and with each book I hope to make you proud.
All the best in life and love,
Pamela Yaye
PAMELA YAYE has a bachelorâs degree in Christian education. Her love for African-American fiction prompted her to pursue a career in writing romance. When sheâs not working on her latest novel, this busy wife, mother and teacher is watching basketball, cooking or planning her next vacation. Pamela lives in Alberta, Canada, with her gorgeous husband and adorable, but mischievous, son and daughter.
Chapter 1
The lie rolled so smoothly off Robyn Hendersonâs tongue she almost believed it herself. âI got tired of being cooped up in the office, so Iâm treating myself to lunch,â Robyn said, parking her yellow Volkswagen Beetle outside the trendy restaurant praised for its eclectic menu and decor. âIâm checking out the new steak bar near the resort everyoneâs been raving about.â
Kimberly Parker couldnât be fooled. She knew Robyn too well. âYou wonât even go shopping alone, so thereâs no way in hell youâre eating by yourself at a five-star restaurant. So, seriously, where are you?â
Taking off her seat belt, she listened with half an ear as Kim grilled her about her whereabouts. Kim was not only her boss, but also her best friend. Theyâd known each other since their boarding-school days at Merriweather Academy, an all-girls school in Massachusetts. Robynâs scholarship essay, and letters of recommendation from her teachers, which highlighted her abilities, talents, academic history and community service, had helped her win a scholarship to the prestigious school. They had bonded over their shared interests, and soon were joined at the hip.