Nicky French is successful in a job she hates. She’s also hungry for one sexy man, Mick St. Simons, the owner of the Flamingo Rustler. Between his six-foot-five-inch body, his sultry Australian accent, and his long golden locks, she’s hooked.
Mick St. Simons may come across as a playboy but things are not what they seem. He’s been hurt in the past and guards his heart. When his bar has some financial difficulties, Nicky agrees to help him out by planning a fund-raising event. One hot moment inside a storage room changes everything.
Secrets and lies weave a tangled web and friends become embroiled in a heated battle of push and shove, one in which burning desires are revealed.
Publisher’s Note: This romance is intended for adults only and includes elements of power exchange, danger, suspense, elements of ménage, and discipline of adult women. If any of these themes offend you, please do not purchase.
What a delicious start to a new series with a yummy cast of characters. Owner and entrepreneur and Aussie, Mick St. Simons has the Flamingo Rustler, the hottest new club in Richmond. The business is run by an interest group of employees and friends. A former marine for a bartender named Froggy, a creative but temperamental chef named Lucifer, and two servers, Veronica and Candy add to the glamor and charm of the business. Needing a plan to help boost business, a wild idea for a fun night, using a mechanical bull/horse, and a contest if formed.
Nicky French is a regular customer and friend at the Flamingo Rustler. Holding a secret crush for the owner, Mick, she remains aloof after a painful breakup with her ex, Tim. She sees Mick as a player and doesn’t want to be just another girl in his string of women. Mick has wanted Nicky since he first met her, but flirting between them is as far as things ever go.
The plot will have the girls coming up with a plan to help boost business, and in the process, raise money for a worthy cause. Enlisting the help of a regular customer, Nicky French, the idea for a contest is in works. Getting Nicky to help convince Mick to their plans, leads to a seduction and steamy encounter in a storage room.
Between the three ladies, with the help of Veronica’s two men, they work their magic to stop a pesky county employee that is trying to shut down the Flamingo Rustler. The story will have a whirlwind relationship between Mick and Nicky, but both have been hurt in the past and are skittish. With Veronica playing matchmaker, will she bring them together? Will confidences and secrets shared come to light and drive them apart?
The story has plenty of angst, anger, passion, and intrigue. Veronica with her two lovers, Jonathan and Travis, and their relationship will lean towards a Master/slave status. The on again and off again of Mick and Nicky will have them finally talking honestly with the help of some friends. The story has several playful spanking scenes between various couples, BDSM scenes and explicit sex scenes too. You can just feel the chemistry and passion among the couples sizzle off the pages.
The book is part of a series, and I look forward to more in Tales from Lucifer’s Lair.
Nicky has been hurt in the past and doesn't trust men, but she can't deny her attraction to Mick. One day, Nicky is drunk and seduces Mick. She can't believe what she's done and tries to keep him at bay, but Mick is determined to show Nicky that she can trust him and that she is the woman for him. Then there is their well-meaning friend Veronica who loves to meddle. Unfortunately, her efforts to bring the two together make things much more complicated.
I absolutely loved reading this from start to finish! The intimate scenes, be it Nicky and Mick or Veronica and her two men, were scorching hot. The characters were well written and the chemistry between Nicky and Mick was off the charts. I would love to read more about Veronica, Jonathan and Travis and hope that the next book is about them.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. Two beautiful people who have been devastated by love and busybody friends. A recipe for an exciting ride. Veronica and Froggy have stirred the pot and hopefully Nicki and the six foot five, stunning Aussie manhood that is Mick St. Simons can navigate their way through the mess. BDSM, spanking, anal play, and lots of fun.
Great beginning to a new series. Hope she can keep the momentum up. This is a tale of 2 lost souls meeting each other in the unusual setting of the BDSM world. Highly erotic and sensual and lots of sex. Enjoy.