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Royal Expat #1
Seduced
The bar was crowded and dimly lit, and the air was warm and heavy with the scent of booze. Damian scanned the crowd, wondering about the identities and personalities of all the assembled people. What did they do—more importantly, why did they do it? Not one of the people here looked contented or at ease. It was all false smiles and make-up smeared over desperation. Sure, some of them looked like they were enjoying themselves, but in the morning, they’d be back to the drudgery of everyday life. The night before would only be a blur of regret; money wasted and a bad headache.
He thought about his own free and easy lifestyle, traveling the world without worrying about money, family and careers. Why did so many people live life like robots, too afraid to enjoy themselves? Not one of these people, not one… his eyes glided idly over the crowd, registering the tired, bored and anxious expressions plastered to each overdressed person with little interest.
Then Damian’s shrewd, smoky gray eyes swept over the figure of one woman, sitting on the balcony and sipping her drink—and darted back, focusing on her completely.
She was exceptional—petite and elegant, her slender arms bare and white, gleaming like satin in the questionable lighting of the bar. Her face was bright and captivating, and Damian couldn’t help but stare. Her eyes were alight with excitement and laughter, her full lips red and delightful, like some form of forbidden fruit ripe for the plucking. Her hair was like a curtain of liquid ink, sleek and black and beautiful. She was exquisite, any man’s dream. Damian was no exception; he instantly felt pulled towards her, an almost animal desire for her coiling in his stomach. But most of all, he was captivated by her. Her very being gave off energy, innocence, and a hint of uniqueness, with all the power of an intoxicating drug. She was something special.
He knew that no matter what, he had to have her. She was like the one gleaming apple in a barrel full of rotten mush. He knew that she would be juicy, delicious, and devastating, like the apple Eve had bitten into before the dawn of time.
He thought about his own free and easy lifestyle, traveling the world without worrying about money, family and careers. Why did so many people live life like robots, too afraid to enjoy themselves? Not one of these people, not one… his eyes glided idly over the crowd, registering the tired, bored and anxious expressions plastered to each overdressed person with little interest.
Then Damian’s shrewd, smoky gray eyes swept over the figure of one woman, sitting on the balcony and sipping her drink—and darted back, focusing on her completely.
She was exceptional—petite and elegant, her slender arms bare and white, gleaming like satin in the questionable lighting of the bar. Her face was bright and captivating, and Damian couldn’t help but stare. Her eyes were alight with excitement and laughter, her full lips red and delightful, like some form of forbidden fruit ripe for the plucking. Her hair was like a curtain of liquid ink, sleek and black and beautiful. She was exquisite, any man’s dream. Damian was no exception; he instantly felt pulled towards her, an almost animal desire for her coiling in his stomach. But most of all, he was captivated by her. Her very being gave off energy, innocence, and a hint of uniqueness, with all the power of an intoxicating drug. She was something special.
He knew that no matter what, he had to have her. She was like the one gleaming apple in a barrel full of rotten mush. He knew that she would be juicy, delicious, and devastating, like the apple Eve had bitten into before the dawn of time.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2013
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
October 17, 2013
This seemed like a very quick read, but I'm angry with myself that i didn't check to see if there were other books available for the series...
It didn't really end in a cliffhanger, but sort of. There wasn't any big drama at the end but there were plenty of unanswered questions.
This book covered the other side of royalty, about not being able to make decisions and even the smaller decisions having huge consequences. Add an overbearing abusive body guard, and you have quite the drama.
I'll just have to draw my own conclusions for now and write my own ending since there isn't a sequel listed in progress :(
It didn't really end in a cliffhanger, but sort of. There wasn't any big drama at the end but there were plenty of unanswered questions.
This book covered the other side of royalty, about not being able to make decisions and even the smaller decisions having huge consequences. Add an overbearing abusive body guard, and you have quite the drama.
I'll just have to draw my own conclusions for now and write my own ending since there isn't a sequel listed in progress :(
August 11, 2015
If you like 20 going on 15 year old girls rebellion, this is for you.. He came across ass an ass, and once again this girl was won with good looks and a big...... After that I did not finish
January 27, 2022
The storyline, plot, was great, that was the only good thing about this book! UGH! How do you write a book like this, with no definitive chapters, and then end it like that?!?!?! With no Book 2 written?!?! W.T.F?!?! I will pay more attention from now on to books with only one, but a #1, like there is a second book! Boo on you Abigail Snow!
January 17, 2024
Good book it kept me on edge of my seat. Can't believe how it ended I want more xx
March 24, 2025
Don't bother, the story just ends in the middle
October 18, 2013
While the book was OK it dragged a little. I so wanted Matilda to be happy. I hate when Authors just end the story the way this one did. So many are doing this now. Why can't anyone just write a whole book anymore. I would rather pay more and read a whole story than pay $3. $3. etc to just read what I would consider snip its. I guess I will never know the end to the story and I will not continue to pay for little pieces. Thank goodness I got this free on amazon. Very disappointing to say the least.
August 18, 2014
The story was really good despite some typographical and spelling errors. It got me hooked as soon as I started reading it. I was just disappointed that the ending was so abrupt. I usually start reading series stories like this when all the installments have been published so that I won't feel hanging. It was by mistake that I started reading this. I should have checked first. Now I am left wanting to know what will happen next :(
October 19, 2013
3.5 stars...quick read. There were a couple of spelling and grammar errors. I didn't like how there was no chapter numbers. Sex scenes were hot. Can't wait until the next book.
December 3, 2013
It wasn't horrible. It had love, loss and betrayal. A few times the wrong name was used Colin for Damien and vise versa. Now sex...that was hot!
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