Summer in Paradise

Temptation in Paradise

by Reba Bale

This island vacation was supposed to be her honeymoon… until Summer found her husband-to-be pounding his co-worker the day before the wedding.

Summer's life is crashing down around her, but the one thing she can salvage from her canceled wedding is the honeymoon. Her trip to the Temptation in Paradise resort is already paid for. Now she’s on her dream vacation alone, and she’s ready to embrace her new single life and finally have some fun. But she won’t be alone for long…

Best friends Dylan and Mark have won the vacation of a lifetime: an all-expenses paid trip to the Bahamas. So what if it’s a couple’s paradise? They’re going to live it up on the beach, surf, play golf, and enjoy the all-expenses-paid amenities. But when they see a beautiful woman dining alone, their plans change.

After one day with Summer, they know they don't just want a vacation fling...they want a lifetime.

"Summer in Paradise" is part of the Temptation In Paradise collaboration. This steamy standalone includes a curvy woman who is looking for adventure, friends who are ready to add something special to their relationship, and a sweet happily ever after.

About the Temptation in Paradise collection: The temptation is real. A paradise where there are two men (sometimes more) for every woman. Life is too short to let your fantasies slip away unexplored. Welcome to Temptation in Paradise Resort, where you can indulge in your most secret, hedonistic desires. This multi-author series explores the lives of singles and couples and groups who want a little more from life and love. Dive in and enjoy twenty-one MMF, MFM, and Reverse Harem stories from your favorite authors.

Genres: M F M, Romance, Novella, BDSM, Menage, Short Stories, Contemporary Romance

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2022

About the author

Reba Bale loves writing naughty stories where the characters are able to tap into their inner fantasies and experience spanking, bondage, humiliation, or other activities on the non-vanilla side of life.

When Reba is not writing she's reading the same naughty stories she likes to write.

Be sure to follow Reba's Amazon author page and sign up for her newsletter so you are first to hear about all the new releases. Sign up at: https://bit.ly/rebabooks.

Reviews

[Zuzia · Rating 1 out of 5]

So many weird things in one short story is absolutely remarkable. 'I love you' after what...? 24h... Talking to your dad about a threesome you had on a vacation... And most imortantly: guys who talk about their feelings... Last one was great have to agree with that but made in a very akward way.
Nothing to reccomend if you ask me

[Melissa Corday · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fast steamy vacation ménage romance, with love/lust at first sight at a risqué BDSM resort in the Bahamas. While there was plenty of spice, despite taking place at a BDSM resort, there wasn't really a lot of BDSM that took place. It was mostly vanilla sex with an extra person present.

Accompanying the steam, however, was a lot of cringe, such as the male leads claiming "Dibs" (literally) on the FMC when they see her eating breakfast alone. They "stake their claim" like cavemen.




And the word monogamous was used incorrectly. It's there in the word: mono does not = two. The word you're looking for is actually polygamous, hope this helps!




I was mildly amused by the 50 Shades reference, but I still haven't decided if it's clever in an ironic sense, or if it's kinda cringe.



And the same goes for this bit of meta humor; not sure if clever and ironic, or cringe.



Despite this, it wasn't a bad read, and I was able to finish it in an afternoon, so if you're looking for smut and don't care about plot or prose, or maybe you're trying to reach a reading goal, this could be a good candidate. Maybe you could enjoy it while on your own romantic Bahamian getaway, and watch an orange ball drop into blue water.

[Teresa Langston · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the first time I've ever left a review. This book was awful. What's with the body shaming? The MC called one girl fat and another enormous. It reads like a teenager discovering bad words. Absolutely hated it.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reba Bale joins the delicious multi-author Temptation in Paradise series of ménage romances. The first title I have read by this author, I am now a fan, Summer in Paradise being an entertaining, engaging, super steamy MFM ménage story. After finding her soon-to-be husband cheating on her two days before her wedding, Summer cancels the wedding and heads off on her honeymoon by herself. Dylan won a trip at work to the adults only resort in the Bahamas and brought his best friend, Mike. However, when the men lay eyes on Summer for the first time, their plans for sun, surf and golf quickly change. Never before have the guys been attracted to the same woman, but Summer is different - can they convince her to give the unconventional a try?

An entertaining, steamy MFM romance, this is a fantastic read and addition to the Temptation in Paradise series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This is good menage romance that is part of this multi author series. Summer discovers betrayal that leads her to escape to the resort by herself. It also gives her the opportunity to find the true loves of her life. Mark and Dylan are friends who won a trip to Paradise. What they expect and what they get aren't necessarily the same thing. These three will find unexpected passion and love together. Plenty of humor, friendship and fun after her heartache beginning. I enjoyed the story and the trio. It was short and steamy with some romance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paradise Indeed!

This short story finds Summer single and jobless, fresh out of a long-term relationship, at an adults-only resort where she meets Mike and Dylan, roommates who won their trip. It was quite amusing that all three of them didn’t realize how “adult” their adults-only vacation was, but I loved how they were able set aside their conventions to find something special. A quick and uplifting story.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very quick book. Has HEA. I really enjoyed it. The only confusion I have is the picture of the woman on the cover looks white. However, a couple sentences throughout the book made it seem like she was maybe person of color. But I don’t remember it going into depth about it. But I am interested to know, which is correct

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Summer has a lucky escape from her ex and while on her solo honeymoon finds the ones she supposed to be with. Dylan and Mark love Summer for who she is.

[Lisa D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read with some chemistry. I'm not sure who goes to a resort without looking it up first. I liked the characters and the way the story played out.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read from this author. It's a short story, you'll finish in one sitting. The chemistry is good, and the story is hot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story that introduces to the very adult content resort community. Through a few twists in the plot line our H/H/h meet. A summer/ vacation romance? Time will tell. This is the first book in a series that has a HEA ending.

[Crystal Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer in Paradise

This book was absolutely fantastic!!! I loved reading Dylan, Mike, and Summers book and how they happened to find love with each other!!! Very well written and very very spicy!!!!

[Robin Kenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet but very predictable.

Reba Bale has written another cute love story. This one MMF, the setting in the islands was romantic. Honestly this is a good poolside or beach quick hot read.

[Haney Hayes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a perfect fit for readers seeking a lighthearted, feel-good romance with a focus on female empowerment, friendship, and the joy of embracing new beginnings, making it an ideal choice for fans of uplifting, beachy, and steamy summer reads.

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mark, Summer, & Dylan had a fun story. It was an enjoyable read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[mk meow · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐
4🌶️ - honestly just one scene

A little story, one scene, resolution.

[Bri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Super unnecessary fatphobia and the sentence "I got a stiffy". This book definitely isn't for me.

[Tai · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good short story. I like that Reba Bale can write a full story in such a limited number of pagers.

[Inge Tait · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. it was a bit short, but I suppose to the point. I didn't enjoy the blasphemy though.

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Terra keyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun short read

Perfect fun short read. A great palette cleanser with spicy scenes and a great story line. Definitely a must read.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot

I really liked this story. The scenes were hot. The only reason I didn't mark it 5 stars was It felt a tiny bit rushed in certain places. I would definitely read it again.

[Mia Tonkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Bale book! I absolutely devoured this.

Short but sweet, with spice and plot, what more could you want?!

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun in Paradise

This was a cute MFM novella from Reba Bale.

I loved the two guys and every interaction they had with Summer and I like the convo they had about the logistics of sharing and possible "touching" during. That really made me laugh.