Beautiful Desire is book 3 in the Blossom Beach series and follows Georgia and Fletcher as they traverse a relationship fraught with questionable decisions.
About Beautiful Desire
Georgia is a bookstore owner in Blossom Beach. She has worked hard over the years to make it a success. Now, her store is being threatened since the owner of the building wants to sell it. She makes a deal with the devil in order to keep her store. But will this deal be her undoing?
Fletcher is an only child. He has been promised to become a partner in the family business since he was young. His father continually reminds him he must complete his MBA before he can become a partner. But when daddy dearest forces him to move to Blossom Beach with only his clothes and car, he is supremely upset. Will the poor little, rich boy be able to survive without any money or clue how to be an adult?
When Georgia is forced to provide room and board for Fletcher she is furious. That was never part of the deal. Then when she finds out his dad cut him off financially, she is beyond furious. Now, not only is she his mentor, he is now living with her and working for her. Everywhere she turns, he is there. There is no escape from him.
Fletcher has been in lust with Georgia since his mom married her dad. He is not thrilled with being banished to Blossom Beach and financially cut off by his dad. At first he is resentful. Towards his dad and Georgia. She expects him to work for his money. She expects him to go to the grocery store and pick up things they need, and pay for them. But she does cook very well and she shares with him, so this is a bonus.
But things start to thaw between these two when they start spending time together outside of the house and work. They start opening up with each other and talking about their pasts.
There is heartbreak in her past that she does not discuss. EVER!!! He has never done basic childhood activities, like rollerblading. Georgia knew his father was a hard core businessman, but she had no idea how little time he spent with Fletcher when he was growing up and how much he demands from Fletcher every day.
Fletcher struggles with the reading assignments. He can do the work in practice, but reading about it and taking tests on it are harder for him. He has been struggling with his capstone project because of this. When Georgia finds out, she helps him. They create an outline for him to work his way through. It becomes the key to his future business plan.
These two have similar ideas on relationships. Georgia was burned years ago and Fletcher is not ready to settle down. But when one touch ignites a fire between these two, Hades will freeze over. Especially when it is in a public place.
These two will share some kinks that neither wants anyone else to know about. A little much for my taste, but it was an interesting read. To see the woman as the dominant is unusual. But Georgia owns it and takes care of her sub.
Impressions
This story covers some interesting topics. Georgia being put in a position of having to do something to save her business. Fletcher, a spoiled little rich kid, being cut off and banished. The learning disability that is not really discussed in depth. The lack of a male role model for Fletcher. The young adult heartbreak. The kink. The step sibling relationship. And so much more.
Two scenes were key for me. The first one was when they had been at the beach and she starts having issues and leaves to walk home. Little does Fletcher know the true cause of the pain. And when she finally tells him in a not so nice tone, what he does next shows how much he has grown during his time with Georgia.
The second scene was when her sisters found out about Georgia and Fletcher and Grace is so embarrassed she cannot even spit the words out. I never laughed so hard at her trying to find the words. Leave it to Gemma to just blurt it out. God I love these girls. Sisters forever, through thick and thin.
Narration
It has been forever since I have listened to a book narrated by Sebastian York. He is the unicorn for a reason. He never fails to deliver with that sinful voice of his. Muffy Newton is always a pleasure to listen to. She brings every book to life when she narrates.
Availability
Beautiful Desire is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in all formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Beautiful Crazy (Blossom Beach Book 1)
- Beautiful Mess (Blossom Beach Book 2)
- Beautiful Desire (Blossom Beach Book 3)
- Beautiful Surprise (Blossom Beach Book 4)
About Ashley James
A. James is a pseudonym for Ashley James. Ashley is a romance author who enjoys writing stories that will equally make you swoon and blush. Ashley calls upstate South Carolina home with her two daughters and Sphynx cats, Goose and Houston. When she is not writing, Ashley can be found thinking up new stories in her head, singing and dancing to music with her kids—she’s definitely a Swiftie—or with her nose buried in her kindle.
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