Sudden Desire
Ellora’s Cave
ISBN 1-4199-0623-2 (digital)
ISBN 9781419950520
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story
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Tess Marshall has finally had it with her boss, spoiled but handsome actor Trevor Ryan. She quits and heads off to Lake Cushman for some much needed vacation far away from phones, televisions and civilization. But Trevor realizes that he needs Tess and shows up on the doorstep of her cabin, demanding another chance. It’s then that he realizes just how beautiful and sexy the woman he’s had under his nose for two years is.
Their mutual attraction is incendiary and the next four days are filled with lovemaking and a deepening of emotion for both. They step into territory dangerous to Tess’ heart. She knows she loves Trevor and can’t settle for being his bit on the side and Trevor isn’t ready for forever.
Tess knows what she wants and it’s not to be a back door secret lover or second best to Trevor’s career or any other women. What remains to be seen is whether Trevor can get his priorities straight before it’s too late and he ends up losing her forever.
“I want you back,” he blurted out.
She snorted. “I’m sure you do. You’ve discovered how hard it is to run your own damned life, haven’t you?”
“Yes.” He wasn’t happy about the admission but there it was.
Watching her to gauge her reaction, he couldn’t stop himself from looking at the body he’d totally ignored for two years. Good god, her nipples were hard. Mouth beginning to water, he wondered what color they were, strawberry pink or deeper raspberry, maybe even coral pink.
“Are you even listening to me?” Her voice broke into his naughty, naked ruminations. While in nipple fantasyland, he hadn’t heard a word she’d said. That couldn’t be good.
“No, damn it. Have you always been so sexy? How am I supposed to think when your nipples are hard and you have on red panties?” he said grumpily. She raised her eyebrows. Standing up, he began to pace. “And what’s with the short skirt anyway? Have your legs always been so long?”
“Yes and when you’re around my nipples are always hard.” She looked up at him with a sardonic smile.
Shocked into stillness by her admission, he looked at her closely. “Really? How come I never noticed?”
She sighed. “A question for the ages, Trevor I’m sure. As I was saying—I’m not interested in coming back to work and having you treat me like shit. No matter how well I’m paid.”
“What color are your nipples?”
“What? Trevor! God, never mind, go home.” She stood but he grabbed her arm and pulled her closer.
All finesse was gone. He was on fire for her. Every cell in his body wanted to claim this woman he’d had under his nose all this time. “Suddenly, Tess, I’m finding myself obsessed with what you look like while you’re coming. What you’d feel like as I slid inside of you. What your pussy tastes like,” he growled, running his hands up and down her arms.
Holy crap! No wonder those starlets jumped into the sack with him. No rational woman with a clit could withstand the assault of the sex appeal of this man. Her heart pounded. She gripped his shirt to keep her hands from shaking. Nervously, she licked her lips as she looked up at him.
“Shall we see, Tess?” His voice was soft and velvet, his hand trailing up her thigh.
“I already know what color my nipples are.” Her voice was faint and breathy, and he rewarded her with a wicked smile that flooded her pussy with honey.
Those questing fingers reached her inner thigh and then higher, brushing the fabric of her panties. A moan escaped her as he flicked his index finger across her clit through the lace. “Are you wet for me, Tess?”
“This is a bad idea.” Yeah, really convincing if you thrust your cunt into his hand when you say it. She should have been ashamed of her response but she wasn’t. She’d crushed on him for so long. Watched him with other women for two years. Even though she knew he’d walk away in a bit, she wanted him.
“No it isn’t. Take your skirt off.” His voice was quiet but it wasn’t a request.
Jen at Fallen Angel Reviews gives SUDDEN DESIRE FIVE angels and a Recommended Read! She says in part: “A little wild and absolutely wonderful! Ms. Dane shows herself to be a very talented writer with this piece. All authors have the daunting task of creating likeable and substantive characters, and Ms. Dane successfully accomplished this feat in 43 pages, which I find truly admirable. I felt proud of Tess for standing up for herself and not settling for less than she deserved, and no matter how apparent Trevor’s flaws were, he proved to be an irresistible hero! With its touches of humor and a few blisteringly hot scenes, SUDDEN DESIRE was a complete pleasure. In fact, I think this is one of the better short stories I’ve read in a while.”
Jennifer at Gotta Write Network gives SUDDEN DESIRE a 4 of 5 and says in part: This book was a great read; it started off with the bang of Tess up and leaving Trevor. (…) The characters mature as compromise is reached and when they finally accept each other the inevitable happens. I give this hot quickie four out of five stars!
Elizabeth at Novelspot gives SUDDEN DESIRE an eight and says in part: “SUDDEN DESIRE is a fantastic novella that will surely tempt you – as it has me – to read more of Lauren Dane’s tales, and with choice aplenty that should not be a hard thing to accomplish. I already have a few tales picked out. SUDDEN DESIRE is stunningly sensual from the get go, and the pace is kept up right throughout the story. Rest assured, the sex is very detailed, and slightly adventurous in terms of locations, but no taboo acts are engaged in.”
Romance Junkies gives SUDDEN DESIRE 4 1/2 ribbons and says in part: “Lauren Dane has crafted a magnificent and highly erotic summer-time fun read with SUDDEN DESIRE. My attention was instantly absorbed from the start with Tess’s explosive and much deserved actions towards Trevor. Here is a woman after my own heart. A person can only be pushed so far before she/he comes out fighting. I can certainly say that I would not have taken that much attitude for as long as Tess did. Trevor needed to be knocked down a peg or two. But, what surprised me the most was how much my attitude changed toward Trevor once he turned on his charm - no wonder he was so popular with the ladies. The sexual encounters between Tess and Trevor were scorching-hot and deliciously passionate. SUDDEN DESIRE is a great, short novel to enjoy on a hot summer night.”
Cynthia at A Romance Review gives SD four roses and says: “SUDDEN DESIRE perfectly blended eroticism with humor. There’s nothing like a smart-aleck heroine to move the action and dialogue of a story. Lauren’s version of the office romance will make you grin long after you have finished the book.”
Susan at Coffeetime Romance gives SUDDEN DESIRE Four Cups and says in part: “Ms. Dane is one of my favorite authors and this terrific story is another example of why I enjoy her work so much. The characters are fascinating and easily believable. I like a good strong heroine and Tess is definitely that. I recommend SUDDEN DESIRE to anyone who likes a good solid story with plenty of smoking hot sex.”
The July 9 issue of the JERR newsletter had two wonderful reviews of SUDDEN DESIRE inside! The first from KayleeMarie Walker who gave it 4 1/2 stars and an H rating and said in part: “Lauren Dane proves once again that she has a way with words with her short story, SUDDEN DESIRE. This quick contemporary erotic romance has good pacing throughout and while the plot may not be what one might consider original, it is certainly sexy entertainment at its best. It’s a pleasure to read because the characters are refreshingly lifelike when it comes to their emotions and faults. I relished the idea that Tess was able to verbally tell off Trevor and quit since so many of us would like to be able to tell our own bosses off, but so few of us can afford to do so. (Smile) Yet after reading some of the things that Tess would do for Trevor–and voluntarily at that–I couldn’t help but feel that she had contributed to the creation of the monster and might just have deserved what she got. (Laughing Out Loud) Trevor was a monster in the sense that he was spoiled and self-involved, it was comforting to observe his evolution from a self-important, arrogant ass into a chastised individual who acknowledged his mistakes and made the effort to learn from them. Having Trevor fail to notice Tess as a sexual being until the blowup appealed to me. Once he noticed Tess, it quickly evolved into a passionate, amorous relationship, which provided me with yet another reason to thoroughly enjoy this book. (Grin) If you want to read a quick enjoyable sexy erotic romance then be sure to pick up a copy of Ms. Dane’s SUDDEN DESIRE.”
Kirra Pierce gave it 4 stars and an H and said in part: “Trevor starts out a little, okay, a lot, clueless when it comes to Tess, but once he notices her, things heat up quickly. I have to love a woman who could look into the purely gorgeous male face of a guy she’s had a major crush on and still tell him to shove it. Tess has backbone! When she quits, he finally takes a good look at her and notices how very attractive she is as well. Once he also realizes that it’s not only hard to function without her, but he doesn’t want to, he becomes one deliciously unstoppable force. The opening seduction scene between these two will just curl your toes. In spite of being somewhat spoiled, Trevor is actually a nice guy. I found myself liking him as well as Tess and the way he goes at a seduction didn’t hurt that all! Their new relationship builds steam quickly but the plot doesn’t stray from what could be believed. I also liked Tess’s mother who put in just a brief appearance, but made it easy to see where she got her spunk. For a fun summer read, I recommend some SUDDEN DESIRE.”
Talia at Joyfully Reviewed says in part: “SUDDEN DESIRE by Lauren Dane just about melted my palm pilot! I kept trying to convince myself that I would not want a spoiled man like Trevor and then he had to go and show me how lovable he could be. I have to admire Tess for her refusal to settle. I’m not sure I would have been able to resist anything that came from Trevor. Together, the lovers were combustible.”
“SUDDEN DESIRE by Lauren Dane is erotic, poignant, and humorous. I thought it quite entertaining and it is just one of the many books that I have enjoyed written by Lauren Dane. I think SUDDEN DESIRE is a great choice for an afternoon read or maybe for just a bit of Fun in the Sun!”