Rub It In

Island Nights #3

by Kira Sinclair

Mills & Boon Blaze series promises scorching hot reads...This decadent adults-only resort is nestled on a secluded island in the heart of the Caribbean. It's called Escape; and it's paradise, even for those who live and work here. But could the island's aphrodisiac--like qualities suddenly affect the owner himself?

Sexy, reclusive resort owner Simon Reeves and his dedicated executive director, Marcy McKinney, have always had a volatile work relationship.

But when the resort is closed down for two weeks and Simon intentionally traps Marcy on the island, she snaps and quits.

Marcy wants to teach Simon a lesson, but she has no idea the tension between them is about to evolve into pure, unadulterated lust. Or that her hot boss has very definite and exquisitely tantalizing ideas on exactly how to keep Marcy from leaving the island and his bed!

Genres: Romance, Harlequin Blaze, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Double winner of the National Readers Choice Award, Kira Sinclair writes passionate contemporary romances. Her first foray into writing fiction was for a high school English assignment, and not even being forced to ready the love story aloud could dampen her enthusiasm...although it did make her blush. She lives in North Alabama with her two amazing daughter, their pet chinchilla and hedgehog. She loves to hear from readers at Kira@Kirasinclair.com or visit her website at www.KiraSinclair.com

Reviews

[Petra Grayson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marcy and Simon rub each other the wrong way. Marcy runs Simon's resort, but is upset that Simon isn't involved enough. Marcy wants to get back to running a New York hotel after she had to leave her last job in New York over a questionable relationship. When the yearly shut-down/vacation happens, Simon traps Marcy on the island resort so she'll have to handle the renovations happening instead of going to her job interview. She's mad, he's mad, they snipe at each other a bunch and she refuses to work. But when problems sneak up, they both team up to take care of the resort and they fall into bed together. She agrees to stay for the shut down but plans to leave afterwards. They fall in love, but have some misunderstandings. She leaves, he grovels, happily ever after. It's a sweet story. The way Simon makes it up to her is very touching. If you're looking for a good, quick category read, this would be a good choice, but if you get annoyed with some of the same overused phrases, be prepared that they pop up every now and then (my personal annoyance is "she met him thrust for thrust" or something similar).

[Suze · Rating 4 out of 5]

Third in a series, but like the others can be read alone. I liked this one the best out of the three as there has been a sizzling thread of antagonism between Marcy and Simon in the previous two novels.
The book uses the old 'i'll keep you here against your will til I get my way'  ploy that surely wouldn't work in real life but is a firm favourite in m/f romances.
I enjoyed their story, Marcy's frustration was heartfelt - I wanted to thump Simon at times! All the expected plots are there - get together, sizzling sex, secrets will out, storming off, wrongs made right, reconciliation - but all put together in a nice package.

[W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent writing, fairly sympathetic characters. The hero was a bit of an ass at the beginning, but "grew up" throughout the book. The ending was a little rushed, but pretty decent otherwise.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the 3rd in the Islands Nights trilogy. I enjoyed reading them all even though there was a sameness to them.

[Bella Marie Cullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh.... it was okay.

[Holley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The female protagonist is smart and good at her job. The male protagonist has a secret life as a successful writer. They both carry some baggage from bad decisions in the past (don't we all?!). The best part is that the hero doesn't want the heroine to give up her career.
Although I enjoyed the book, there are some borderline consent issues at the beginning of the "I' not interested" vs the "I can make you interested" genre. I realize I can be overly sensitive to these things and he does back off physically whenever she tells him to or pushes him away.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good ending to the trilogy. I was curious about Margie's story for awhile. A little too filled up with sex, though, and not enough convincing tension, but the author writes well and it's an easy read.

[Marie Jeno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing like trying to take off for vaca only to be kidnapped by your boss....who happens to be amazing in bed, and just for effect, let's start a fire.....AWESOME story :)

I no longer put the dates I read since it's always wrong and Customer Support can't seem to help me.

[Tamara Van dishoeck · Rating 3 out of 5]

dit soort boekjes zijn heel erg fout maar daarom niet minder leuk. ze zijn erg voorspelbaar en zitten vol met romantiek en erotiek maar ze zijn ook wel grappig. een guilty pleasure.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its an adults only tropical resort. Its in the heart of the Caribbean. 'Escape' is a get away
not only for visitors, but also for the adults that work there. Its exactly what Marcy finds
out when they close for 2 weeks and her boss traps her there on the island. Oh is she pissed!!!!
But things always have a way of working out on their "Escape" Island....

I have enjoyed this entire series. The endings were always different than the norm, and there was
always a surprise. But the always ended very good.

[Fantaghirò · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first Harlequin. I got more or less what I expected. The protagonists are not annoying and almost interesting, the setting is enjoyable, some kind of plot pops up from time to time without disturbing too much the passionate lovemaking. The ending was a bit saccharine, but overall it was a fun, effortless read.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Island Nights

[Jamie DeBree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! :-)

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aw, I loved this one! It was a quick enjoyable read. Believable since they've known each other for so long and their stories & obstacles are plausible which is nice for a romance novel.

[Arlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining, fast read. I loved the hero, Simon. Yum!