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Illicit Attraction
When Catrina Jackson ducked into her hotel's jazz bar, all she wanted was a chance to unwind after a long drive and a drink to soothe the disappointment of being stood up by the friend she'd come to see. She figured the massive diamond wedding set on her finger would deter any would be attractors. She was wrong. When also married hunky Darius Cornelio suggested they sit together to avoid unwanted attention, she thought it was a great idea. His presence protected her from other men in the bar, but...
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First published March 9, 2008
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Zena Wynn
102 books340 followersZena Wynn is a multi-published author of erotic and sensual romance in various romance subgenres: Interracial, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and Inspirational. She writes the type of stories she loves to read—stories with great characters who, through love and determination, overcome all the challenges that come their way. Her heroes and heroines are passionately, lovingly, devoted to each other. Zena wants her characters to stick with readers long after “The End.”
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October 4, 2023
Surprisingly well fleshed out characters for such a short story.
July 18, 2013
I'll be the lone dissenter here. I thought the writing was choppy, the pacing was horrible, and the punctuation was all over the place. I could have lived with it until Spyro Gyra was spelled wrong. That's not a mistake a jazz freak should make. Anyhoo...I was willing to go along with it until, at the 1/3 point, I figured out they were married and playing a game.
Look, games are great. I like those stories. But the fact is, the heroine's internal dialogue was not deceitful enough to keep you from guessing. She referred to him as a stranger--but she didn't give any of the other strangers the right time of day. She acquiesced to his lame lines too easily. She should have been doing some mental contortions like a real person would have had to do to keep up the game without giggling. (Which, considering he didn't recognize her because of the weight loss and his frequent military absences, it would have been better told from his point of view.)
I know this is a long review for the 14-pages-then-skipped-to-the-end-to-see-if-I-was-right that I actually read, but it had such potential. The unreliable narrator was not well done and, well, I was kinda hoping the author would go there with an actual affair because THAT would have been shocking.
Look, games are great. I like those stories. But the fact is, the heroine's internal dialogue was not deceitful enough to keep you from guessing. She referred to him as a stranger--but she didn't give any of the other strangers the right time of day. She acquiesced to his lame lines too easily. She should have been doing some mental contortions like a real person would have had to do to keep up the game without giggling. (Which, considering he didn't recognize her because of the weight loss and his frequent military absences, it would have been better told from his point of view.)
I know this is a long review for the 14-pages-then-skipped-to-the-end-to-see-if-I-was-right that I actually read, but it had such potential. The unreliable narrator was not well done and, well, I was kinda hoping the author would go there with an actual affair because THAT would have been shocking.
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March 8, 2011
Well written. Though I had it figured out almost immediately. Very similar to another short story that I read about a year ago or so. I can't remember the name of the book or the author, but it is very similar.
The ending was good and the story was really good. I really loved how it all played out.
Great, quick read.
The ending was good and the story was really good. I really loved how it all played out.
Great, quick read.
November 7, 2010
This one kept me guessing, I was a little worried since both parties were married. The ending was so sweet. Adding Ms. Wynn to my must read author list.
December 15, 2011
Enjoyed reading this short story and loved the surprised ending.
June 21, 2023
Loved This!!
I will make this short and sweet. I had a feeling of the ending, but I was getting a little concerned because it was dragging out a little bit. When I say dragging out, I don’t mean that in a bad way. I simply mean that sometimes the wording made you feel like it was some thing else then what it turned out to be….what I hoped it would be. It was a great twist; I loved the story. I am new to this author and I am fast becoming hooked on her books. Great story please read it. See y’all next time.
I will make this short and sweet. I had a feeling of the ending, but I was getting a little concerned because it was dragging out a little bit. When I say dragging out, I don’t mean that in a bad way. I simply mean that sometimes the wording made you feel like it was some thing else then what it turned out to be….what I hoped it would be. It was a great twist; I loved the story. I am new to this author and I am fast becoming hooked on her books. Great story please read it. See y’all next time.
February 23, 2019
AMAZING, WOW
I loved Darius and Cat, that was really a great read. I was really hoping he was her husband, because they were so great together. I would absolutely, definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoy reading an interesting love story you will not regret it. Great story Zena please keep these interesting stories coming. Thank you.
I loved Darius and Cat, that was really a great read. I was really hoping he was her husband, because they were so great together. I would absolutely, definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoy reading an interesting love story you will not regret it. Great story Zena please keep these interesting stories coming. Thank you.
July 8, 2019
Loved the twist at the end!
Cat and Darius meet at the bar in a lounge attached to their hotel. They are both married and decide to spend the evening together as protection against potential persistent suitors. Slowly the illicit attraction between them builds as the night wears on. Loved the twist at the end.
Cat and Darius meet at the bar in a lounge attached to their hotel. They are both married and decide to spend the evening together as protection against potential persistent suitors. Slowly the illicit attraction between them builds as the night wears on. Loved the twist at the end.
February 20, 2021
So hot and yet really sweet
I can't say anything without spoiling it. It's a short, enjoyable read...for her or for him. I know one thing for sure, it's the fantasy of this reader. Very well written.
I can't say anything without spoiling it. It's a short, enjoyable read...for her or for him. I know one thing for sure, it's the fantasy of this reader. Very well written.
February 2, 2022
Great Book!
Great book! I really enjoyed this book! And was very pleasantly surprised by the ending. I really love this writer and like the way her books have twists or issues and questions you would never think about!
Great book! I really enjoyed this book! And was very pleasantly surprised by the ending. I really love this writer and like the way her books have twists or issues and questions you would never think about!
July 4, 2022
Nice twist
I have read this story before, I can't remember the original name but it was still a sweet read. I was hoping Cat would hit the blonde but someone must be an adult I guess
I have read this story before, I can't remember the original name but it was still a sweet read. I was hoping Cat would hit the blonde but someone must be an adult I guess
March 30, 2019
😍
Omg... This was so cute... At first I was like wtf.... Are these two married ppl sleeping around. Then as I realized they were doing role play... Good read
Omg... This was so cute... At first I was like wtf.... Are these two married ppl sleeping around. Then as I realized they were doing role play... Good read
February 28, 2022
Grown & Sexy!
Loved it!!! Mature or older couple romance are some of the sexiest reads. The dancing to old school r&b scene was divine. Such a sexy couple.
Loved it!!! Mature or older couple romance are some of the sexiest reads. The dancing to old school r&b scene was divine. Such a sexy couple.
March 13, 2022
That was fun, nicely played. I got annoyed at some point with Cat's dilemma, and not having Darius point of view, so I skipped over and then retreated back. Enjoyed then.
June 29, 2011
As many times as I have re-read this on my kindle my review should have long been submitted. This one is a keeper with that you will read multiple times. I wont rehash the story or give away the ending but this story was extremely hot without being raunchy. You feel the sexual tension with each paragraph and you are drawn in by the "Will she or won't she question?!" The hero is sizzling! Just keep in mind to never judge a book by the back cover because the premise may be just what the doctor ordered! This is a must read!
October 11, 2010
starting the book and finding out both parties are married had me guessing as to where it was going. as i got further the guessing game i was playing was not even close to how it played out. maybe it is something married couples could do to spice up the marriage. i started reading it at 6:00am and had to find out how it would end
July 27, 2011
This was a shorty. A quick little novella that was also sexy and well written. Two married people meet in a bar and enter a deal to pretend to be with each other to stave off being hit upon. They chat and enjoy each other's company all the while growing more and more attracted to each other as the night wears on. I enjoyed the set-up, the dialogue and the denouement very much. Nice surprise.
October 3, 2016
Different
This book was awesome. Kept me guessing. I found myself hoping for the characters to end up together. This book was shot but did not disappoint. Cudos to the author, I will be following.
This book was awesome. Kept me guessing. I found myself hoping for the characters to end up together. This book was shot but did not disappoint. Cudos to the author, I will be following.
August 10, 2019
The Games we play
I have read this before. It was great to read it again. Role playing to spice up the marriage sounds like fun. At first you are not sure but in the end it's a hot,sexy read. I give it 4 stars.
I have read this before. It was great to read it again. Role playing to spice up the marriage sounds like fun. At first you are not sure but in the end it's a hot,sexy read. I give it 4 stars.
July 21, 2010
Short story glad I read the reviews first
August 25, 2010
I bought this book for my iPhone Kindle after reading the teaser...LOVED it! This story is hot, hot, HOT!
November 14, 2010
LOVE IT!!!!!!!
October 9, 2014
I loved this book. It's a short 1, but it was sooo goood.
June 4, 2011
This was a really good short story. I was so into the characters and wanting them to be good that I missed the hints that were dropped letting the reader know that all was not as it appeared.
July 27, 2011
Oh....my...God....!
I NEVER saw it coming!
I NEVER saw it coming!
September 16, 2011
This was a great read, but I guessed the ending almost immediately.
December 6, 2012
It was a fun story to read . The ending was nice.
March 18, 2013
Some of us dream of going to a bar meeting a handsome stranger who sweeps you off your feet, and living happily ever after. This interracial romance with a twist is a great read.
January 12, 2012
Loved it !
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