Synopsis
Dade Rodrigue is the levelheaded, bass guitarist for Bayou Stix, the hottest rock band in the country. He’s the oldest member which often places him in the role of protector and mentor. Women love a rock star and Dade is no exception. When events in his own life become overwhelming, he takes a much needed retreat for some quiet and down time away from his “Dade the rocker” existence.
Melonie Bird is a well-respected OB/GYN with a successful practice. She’s beautiful, smart, and career focused. She likes things neat and orderly and her life is no exception. When her perfect life derails, she takes off on an island adventure to refresh and recharge.
An exotic location, a chance encounter, and two beautiful people -who aren’t quite who they seem- will have both of their worlds spinning.
What happens when the unexpected changes your life? When the things you never thought you wanted turn out to be exactly what you need, what do you do? What happens when the one you can’t forget isn’t exactly who you thought they were?
Can a spark of lust ignite the fire of love?
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Review
Skye Turner’s Bayou Stix series is one sexy set of rocker books, and her newest release, Alluring Infatuation, definitely brings the steam that readers have come to expect. Dade and Melonie’s story explores the magnetic connection between them that started on an island vacation and then picks up once they realize that the person they thought they’d never see again was much closer than they would have ever realized.
Dade’s always been the one to take care of everyone else in the band as well as his friends and sister, so when he takes some time for himself by going on vacation, he thinks he’ll finally have some time to relax and put himself first for once, and boy does he. As soon as he sees Rayne across the way, something about her draws him to her and makes him want to see all of her. Their chance encounter leads to them spending a lot of time together, getting to know one another with and without clothes on. Both Dade and Rayne feel a strong enough connection to want to continue their relationship off the island as well, but when an emergency forces Dade to leave without a word to Rayne, they begin to think that maybe what they felt wasn’t mutual, so when they head back to the “real world,” they go on about their lives as if their romantic holiday never happened until they’re forced to deal with the fallout of their time on the island and the half truths they told.
Famous rock star and doctor – two drastically different worlds where the same rules don’t seem to apply. That’s the harsh truth that Melonie learns once she and Dade finally talk things out. The reality of their differences weighs heavily on her and forces her insecurities to take over. But at the crux of their issues is a total lack of communication and an inability to see how good they are together despite the glaring diversity of their lifestyles. Dade and Melonie share this off the charts chemistry, and they both fill a void for each other that’s been there for quite some time, which makes it even more frustrating that they’re willing to risk what they have because they’re too stubborn to see what’s right in front of them. Can a rock and roller prove he’s worth stepping outside the box for or will the good doctor allow her fears to do the thinking for her instead of her heart?
I really enjoyed reading Dade and Melonie’s story, but it also frustrated the hell out of me. I absolutely understand Melonie’s concerns about making a relationship work when their lives seem to be so different, but the fact that neither she nor Dade can verbalize their apprehensions and say the things that need to be said drove me nuts. I love that the whole Bayou Stix gang work to help Dade and Melonie make their relationship work and show Melonie that all the hype of being a rock star is not what’s most important. Anytime readers can catch up with characters we’ve grown to love is an added bonus. And, I can’t wait for Cruz’s story – that’s a lot about him that we aren’t aware of and I look forward to hearing about his backstory.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4 poison apples
Excerpt
Dade
January
I saw her as soon as I stepped off the bus from the airport. How could I miss her? The sun was reflecting off the blonde hair piled messily on top of her head. She was laughing at something the pool boy was saying as he handed her some pink, frilly drink with a blue umbrella. The umbrella matched her bikini which perfectly showcased her curves.
Her laugh was musical. I couldn’t see her eyes because they were hidden behind mirrored aviators, but something told me they would be light. I bet they’re blue.
The tap on my arm alerts me to the fact that the pretty driver is speaking to me, and apparently has been for a bit. Shifting my attention from the alluring blonde near the pool, I smile sheepishly at her and shrug. “I’m sorry; I spaced out. I apologize. I have no idea what you were just saying.” Her eyes swing toward the pool before returning to my own. “I understand your distraction. The scenery over there is quite beautiful,” she says with a smile.
Unintentionally, my gaze returns to the pool. The aviators are pointed in my direction. Pulling my own shades down, I wink. Her mouth pops open. Smiling, I turn and head into the hotel to get checked in.
After getting settled into the room, I decide to investigate the pool. Maybe the blonde is still there. Spending a few days with her in this tropical paradise wouldn’t be a hardship. I check myself out in the mirror and I see a tall, fit body. My shoulders are defined. My arms are toned and tight and show off my many tattoos. My chest is also chiseled and tattooed and my torso is long and sculpted. I work my ass off for this body and I’m proud of it. The appreciation from the opposite sex doesn’t hurt either.
Lord, I need this break. Things have been insane at home. We just finished a tour with the band. Jude got married. Jessie got engaged. Who the hell would have thought that would ever happen?! My sister is home from California and all I want to do is protect her from the evils of the world, but she and Liam both live in my house now and it’s like a damn warzone. Those two are constantly at each other’s throats. My sweet little sister is just what my philandering band mate needs, and both want the other fiercely, yet both are too outraged at the others mere existence to figure it out. Something needs to happen with them, and soon, or everyone is going to be miserable. Thankfully, I left them alone together while I’m away to figure it out, whichever way it goes, while I catch some sun and decompress.
About the Author
Skye Turner is an avid reader and an editor turned writer.
She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University where she majored in Mass Communications, centering her studies in Journalism. Unfortunately life intervened and she made the choice to leave her studies.
She lives in small town Louisiana with her husband, 2 children, and 4 fur babies.
When she’s not chained to her laptop pounding out sexy stories she can usually be found playing Supermom, reading, gardening (playing in the dirt), listening to music and dancing like a fool, or catching up on her family oriented blog.
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