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Romantic Revelations #3
Principles of Pleasure
All she could give him was one night? Sure, he’ll take it. Every chance he got.
Principles
Noun: fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Having a conscience was a pain , Jasmine Sanchez concluded. It didn’t matter that she met the one guy in all of New York City who could make her laugh and lust all night. He was, on principle, forbidden.
What started as a Groupon tour turned into the worst deal of her life—an irresistible hockey player she's not allowed to touch.
Pleasure
Noun: a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
Adjective: intended for entertainment rather than business
Verb: give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction
Two out of three ain’t bad, Travis Bear consoled himself. Smart, cheerful, and endlessly entertaining, Jasmine Sanchez was the best public relations agent he could ask for. She also happened to be perfect for him in every way.
Now all he had to do was convince Jasmine that he was perfect for her. Because until they were together, there would be no pleasure—sexual or otherwise.
This Standalone Book is part of the Romantic Revelations Series. For mature audiences 18+.
✓ Cinnamon roll with a spicy center
✓ Brooding hockey hero with a heart of gold
✓ Sunshiny slay-all-day heroine
✓ Instant chemistry that will not be denied
✓ Flirty banter full of wit and charm
✓ Tons of heat on the way to a guaranteed HEA
Principles
Noun: fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Having a conscience was a pain , Jasmine Sanchez concluded. It didn’t matter that she met the one guy in all of New York City who could make her laugh and lust all night. He was, on principle, forbidden.
What started as a Groupon tour turned into the worst deal of her life—an irresistible hockey player she's not allowed to touch.
Pleasure
Noun: a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
Adjective: intended for entertainment rather than business
Verb: give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction
Two out of three ain’t bad, Travis Bear consoled himself. Smart, cheerful, and endlessly entertaining, Jasmine Sanchez was the best public relations agent he could ask for. She also happened to be perfect for him in every way.
Now all he had to do was convince Jasmine that he was perfect for her. Because until they were together, there would be no pleasure—sexual or otherwise.
This Standalone Book is part of the Romantic Revelations Series. For mature audiences 18+.
✓ Cinnamon roll with a spicy center
✓ Brooding hockey hero with a heart of gold
✓ Sunshiny slay-all-day heroine
✓ Instant chemistry that will not be denied
✓ Flirty banter full of wit and charm
✓ Tons of heat on the way to a guaranteed HEA
337 pages, ebook
Published April 1, 2022
42 people are currently reading
268 people want to read
About the author
Laura Marquez Diamond
31 books113 followersLaura writes romances featuring women who slay their own dragons and the men who love them fiercely. In her books, the fall is hard, the steam is blinding, the groveling is glorious, and the passion all-consuming.
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For updates on works in progress and to connect with Laura and other readers, join the Facebook group Romancing With Laura. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @romancinglauramd. She loves hearing from readers!
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
March 19, 2022
This is the tale of Jasmine and Travis who meet on a Groupon Tour and have a passionate 24 hours together.
Fast forward 6 months and Travis is now a high flying hockey player and Jasmine is moving up in the PR world. Cue the unexpected meeting between them again.
At times I wanted to give Jasmine a shake for being so cold at times towards Travis. Travis is a sweet guy next door style main character who doesn’t appear to have a mean bone in his body.
I felt this story was well written romance with medium to high levels of heat in their relationship.
This book can be read in series order or as a standalone.
Fast forward 6 months and Travis is now a high flying hockey player and Jasmine is moving up in the PR world. Cue the unexpected meeting between them again.
At times I wanted to give Jasmine a shake for being so cold at times towards Travis. Travis is a sweet guy next door style main character who doesn’t appear to have a mean bone in his body.
I felt this story was well written romance with medium to high levels of heat in their relationship.
This book can be read in series order or as a standalone.
April 6, 2022
I absolutely loved this book. The instant attraction between Jasmine and Travis upon first meeting on a Groupon Tour and the passion that night. We all wish to have this in our real lives. This is a hockey romance with a public relations agent. It is steamy, and has angst and periods of miscommunication between the two MC and plenty of laughter. I highly recommend reading this book, it was a very nice read.
April 6, 2022
Another fun, spicy romance from Laura Marquez Diamond! I enjoyed it very much and cheered for Travis, who is such a sweet guy! I can recommend it, mostly if you liked the other books of Laura Marquez Diamond 😊
March 30, 2022
This is the second book by Laura Marquez Diamond I have read.
Jasmine Sanchez is a public relations agent. She and Travis met during a Groupon Tour and immediately had an instant attraction toward each other. Travis Bear is smart, entertaining, and a hockey player. This story was a well-written romance between Jasmine and Travis! I loved this book so much!
I received this book for an ARC read and to give an honest review.
Jasmine Sanchez is a public relations agent. She and Travis met during a Groupon Tour and immediately had an instant attraction toward each other. Travis Bear is smart, entertaining, and a hockey player. This story was a well-written romance between Jasmine and Travis! I loved this book so much!
I received this book for an ARC read and to give an honest review.
July 26, 2022
Good read!!
I thought this is a good story. I enjoyed the characters. It's well written. Has a good storyline. It's a page turner.
I thought this is a good story. I enjoyed the characters. It's well written. Has a good storyline. It's a page turner.
July 20, 2022
Travis and Jasmine. Yes please. Pure attraction at its finest. I loved this read and I ate this book up! I got caught reading at work a few times. 🤷♀️ I'm not mad about it. I can't wait to read more by this author.
September 28, 2025
Principles of Pleasure was another delight written by Laura Marquez Diamond! I really enjoyed it, and it was nice to have a cameo of Jake from a previous book.
Based on the epilogue, I can't wait to dive into Carlos's book. I'm sure I'll love it too.
Based on the epilogue, I can't wait to dive into Carlos's book. I'm sure I'll love it too.
April 1, 2022
This is the first book I've read by Laura and I'm glad I dipped my toe in.
This is everything I could have wanted from a fairly sweet hockey romance. After a sizzling night together Jasmine didn't expect their paths to ever meet again, and when the do it's not the incredible reunion Travis is hoping for.
I loved how Travis was soft in all the right ways but not afraid to hold fast when it comes to what's important to him. Jasmine I wanted to shake on more than one occasion but she got there in the end. I also liked the sensitive way aspects of hockey and native American symbols was covered.
Well written with some fantastic steam I'll deff be checking out her back list.
This is everything I could have wanted from a fairly sweet hockey romance. After a sizzling night together Jasmine didn't expect their paths to ever meet again, and when the do it's not the incredible reunion Travis is hoping for.
I loved how Travis was soft in all the right ways but not afraid to hold fast when it comes to what's important to him. Jasmine I wanted to shake on more than one occasion but she got there in the end. I also liked the sensitive way aspects of hockey and native American symbols was covered.
Well written with some fantastic steam I'll deff be checking out her back list.
March 28, 2024
I went from one DNF by this author to another one. At 5% I’m calling it quits. I *almost* gave up a couple pages ago when the term “weeping center” was used , but soldiered on, only to read that Jasmine screamed through her convulsions and I’m like, ma’am, please see a doctor.
Four sentences later, “her scream mixed with his roar”. The next paragraph: “They made love all night”. This sex scene is super passive and sounds utterly painful, but not in a good way.
Somehow this feels like it was written in like 1996. Maybe this author isn’t for me.
Four sentences later, “her scream mixed with his roar”. The next paragraph: “They made love all night”. This sex scene is super passive and sounds utterly painful, but not in a good way.
Somehow this feels like it was written in like 1996. Maybe this author isn’t for me.
December 31, 2023
Principles of Pleasure by Laura Marquez Diamond
An Indigenous NHL star, YES PLEASE!
Women in Sports Heck Yeah! Jasmine is handling PR for an NHL club and its players.
When Travis comes to Jasmine's apartment with period supplies and takes care of Jasmine while she feels like death, triple swoon. And he's an only child, not someone who grew up with a bunch of sisters. ❤️❤️❤️
There is a phenomenal discussion about racist sports mascots and stereotypes of our Indigenous Relatives.
An Indigenous NHL star, YES PLEASE!
Women in Sports Heck Yeah! Jasmine is handling PR for an NHL club and its players.
When Travis comes to Jasmine's apartment with period supplies and takes care of Jasmine while she feels like death, triple swoon. And he's an only child, not someone who grew up with a bunch of sisters. ❤️❤️❤️
There is a phenomenal discussion about racist sports mascots and stereotypes of our Indigenous Relatives.
July 7, 2022
A wonderful read from Laura. This is the first time I've read anything by her and it won't be the last!
Jasmine and Travis meet in such an unconventional way, in the form of being on a Groupon tour. Definitely never read that one in a book before! They then meet unexpectedly 6 months later and the steam in this is spot on.
Jasmine and Travis meet in such an unconventional way, in the form of being on a Groupon tour. Definitely never read that one in a book before! They then meet unexpectedly 6 months later and the steam in this is spot on.
February 6, 2024
the fmc feels like she was written by a man
May 17, 2025
3.5 Stars
June 14, 2022
Another fab book in this series. Can't wait for more!
April 7, 2022
I enjoyed Jasmine and Travis' story. The book was well written and held my interest from beginning to end.
I received an ARC for a voluntary and honest review.
I received an ARC for a voluntary and honest review.
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