A Taste Of Desire

A Taste Of Desire
Chloe Blake

Savour the seductionThe lush mountains of Brazil provide a stunning location for a business trip—or a wild, unexpected romance. International real estate agent Nicole Parks isn’t expecting the latter, but she’s quickly falling under the spell of incredibly handsome French vintner Destin Dechamps. The man is as delicious as the fine blends he creates. Yet he’s out to sabotage the deal that will guarantee her a promotion and the adoption she’s been longing for.Destin lost both his wife and his career when his family winery burned down. Gradually he’s found meaning in a new plan—defy his father, keep the land and rebuild. He can’t afford to fantasize about a gorgeous Realtor who’s been hired to interrupt his scheme—even unknowingly. When a rainstorm traps them together, attraction spills over into intoxicating pleasure. With both their dreams in the balance, is there room for a sweet, intense fling to deepen into love?

Savor the seduction

The lush mountains of Brazil provide a stunning location for a business trip—or a wild, unexpected romance. International real estate agent Nicole Parks isn’t expecting the latter, but she’s quickly falling under the spell of incredibly handsome French vintner Destin Dechamps. The man is as delicious as the fine blends he creates. Yet he’s out to sabotage the deal that will guarantee her a promotion and the adoption she’s been longing for.

Destin lost both his wife and his career when his family winery burned down. Gradually he’s found meaning in a new plan—defy his father, keep the land and rebuild. He can’t afford to fantasize about a gorgeous Realtor who’s been hired to interrupt his scheme—even unknowingly. When a rainstorm traps them together, attraction spills over into intoxicating pleasure. With both their dreams in the balance, is there room for a sweet, intense fling to deepen into love?

CHLOE BLAKE can be found dreaming up stories while she is traveling the world or just sitting on her couch in Brooklyn, NY. When she is not writing sexy novels, she is at the newest wine bar, taking random online classes, binge-watching Netflix or searching for her next adventure. Readers can find out more about Chloe and her books from her website at www.chloeblakebooks.com (http://www.chloeblakebooks.com).

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“How did you know I was American?”

“Your accent. I’ve done some business there, in California.”

“California is beautiful.”

“But you’re not from there.”

She met his gaze, and a tiny grin touched the corners of her mouth. “No.” He watched her lips as she sipped her wine.

Destin waited for her to say more after she put down her glass, but he waited in vain. My, she was reserved. Maybe she’s married, he immediately thought, but her pink-tipped fingers were bare of jewelry. Could she be traveling alone? He’d heard of American women coming to Brazil for plastic surgery, but he couldn’t possibly see where she would need any.

“Maybe I should guess?” She only glanced at him. “You’re from New York, it’s your first time in Brazil, and you’re here on a spa vacation.”

She smirked and turned to him. “Yes. Yes. And no.”

“No vacation? You’re here on business? That’s too bad,” he said after she gave a brief nod. “Brazil is the perfect place for pleasure.”

Her brows rose. “Is that why you’re here? Pleasure?”

He wished, wondering briefly if her skin was as soft as it looked.

Dear Reader (#uc45316d4-c185-533d-a9f8-11b16cad4029),

Have you ever wanted someone in spite of your better judgment? Felt the intense rush of desire for someone you shouldn’t? Yeah, me, too. And that’s what happened to Nicole Parks when she met Destin Dechamps. Both are after the same vineyard in the lush region of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, and neither is giving it up.

Still holding on to past tragedy, Destin isn’t looking for love, yet he can’t deny his attraction to the beautiful stranger who flew across the world and landed on his doorstep. These two didn’t expect to be each other’s obstacle and they certainly didn’t expect to fall for each other. Things get spicy when they come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. It just goes to show that sometimes love finds you when and where you least expect it.

So tell me, who was your unexpected desire? Drop by chloeblakebooks.com (http://www.chloeblakebooks.com) and let me know.

Happy reading,

Chloe Blake

For the strong women in my life. Because every time you fall, you get right back up.

Acknowledgments (#uc45316d4-c185-533d-a9f8-11b16cad4029)

I am so grateful...to my readers. Seeing your comments and supportive messages always gives me joy.

To my agent, Christine Whitthohn, for your constant support and guidance.

To Shannon Criss and the editorial team for making my dream of being a Harlequin Kimani author come true.

A huge shout-out to Jane Austen, with whom I share a birthday, and had I not visited an astrologer who told me that tidbit, I may not have become a writer.

I’m lucky to have friends from all walks of life that are like family. There is no way I could ever repay the unwavering support of my writing group: Ami, Nadia, Anna and Saga, you are my soul sisters, my coven and the loves of my life. Let’s never stop creating, never stop drinking wine, never stop exploring the world and never stop dreaming bigger.

And to Amy, my sister, soul mate and fellow motherless daughter, you know me better than anyone, and yet you still stick around. I love you. Thank you for always being there for me.

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