Second Time Around

by Portia Da Costa

When Willa spots her ex-husband, James, eying her seductively at their high school reunion, she doesn't know what to think--or how to control her body's reaction to him. James has changed from the mild, non-confrontational man she married. Now he's darker, sexier and eager to be in command. For the first time in their relationship, Willa is helpless before him--and she likes it. It's time for her to make things right, starting by surrendering to pleasure...and to James's will.

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, BDSM, Erotica, M F Romance, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance

31 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

I'm a Sunday Times, New York Times and USA Today bestselling British author of romance, erotic romance and romantic fiction. My novels have been published by a variety of different houses, both in the US and the UK, and translated into many languages including German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian and Japanese. I'm best known for my many novels for the pioneering British erotica publisher Black Lace and I writing books with contemporary, paranormal and occasionally futuristic settings. I'm now venturing into historical erotic romance too, with a new novel for Harlequin Spice set in London in the year 1890.

I also write as Dorothy Starr and Megan Paul

I've been writing for publication since 1990, and have had over twenty novels published and around 100 short stories. I've contributed to many different short story anthologies and women’s magazines. I've also written a number Spice Briefs for Harlequin.

I'm a member of Romance Writers of America, the Passionate Ink RWA Chapter, the Romantic Novelists Association [UK] and the Society of Authors [UK].

I live in the heart of West Yorkshire, UK, with my husband and my cats. When I'm not writing I enjoy reading, watching TV and movies, hanging out on Twitter and Facebook, and online life in general. I was formerly a librarian and have also worked in local government.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a decent story as it was about an ex-husband named James and his ex-wife Willa meet at their class reunion and realize that it is time for them to stop playing and get back together. They go to an old classroom and reignite the passion that they shared when they were married with an added spice of spanking added to the mix. The party didn't stop there as they went back to her hotel room and consummate their vows again to one another. It was a nice break and the story flowed well. It allowed me to sample Ms Da Costa's writing. :)

[TinaMarie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sex with the ex, haven't we all had an ex we'd like a do-over? While I Like the idea, I walked away from this short over and over.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short hot story of a divorced couple who re-connect and find out they have both grown and changed, and proceed to have some really hot sex (natch).

Bought from Harlequin.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deliciously wicked reunion for Willa and James!! I can only imagine that many couples would have less problems if they were open about what they want.

This is a yummy story of exes getting back together and discovering they needed that time apart to rediscover themselves. Really steamy BDSM play, oh my cold shower again!! Quick but hot read!!

[Rebecca Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short story, although its not very long it still explores the dynamic of the characters which makes the sex scenes hotter.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

a love story with a twist! a great quick read!

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't really remember it, but I know I finished it.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book that was on the anthology of 10 Shades of seduction i must say pretty hot and intense Portia way to go!

[Selene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Steamy read about a couple reuniting and exploring each other in different, seductive ways.

[*Angela* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun with a twist. New author for me and I liked it.

[Catherine Coffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story.

[Krissi · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice short...