Pleasure Beach (Aphrodisia) [Paperback]

P.J. Mellor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

Welcome to paradise. Is it hot enough for you? Stretch out on the sizzling sands of Pleasure beach, the perfect escape from reality - and the gateway to your wildest, wettest seaside fantasies...In "Pretender", McCall Lindsey needs a place to lay low - and no haven could be more alluring than Pleasure beach, where a case of mistaken identity gives her the chance to unleash her inner bad girl with her gorgeous next-door neighbour - a man who won't rest until he explores every inch of her eager body...In "Same Time Next Week", Kinsey Carlyle says no to her straitlaced boyfriend's marriage proposal. But when a no-strings-attached weekend with a rough-and-tumble cowboy on Pleasure beach leads to days of bedroom bliss, Kinsey can't say anything but yes...yes...yes...In "Jack of Hearts", the vacation house on Pleasure beach is a peaceful retreat for cardiologist Jack McMillan - until the best friend of his ex's sister moves in next door. Radio talk show host, Royce St. Clair has the voice of an angel...along with a body to tempt the devil himself. And as luck would have it, she's ready, willing, and more than able to help Jack indulge his wickedest desires...

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Kensington; No Edition Stated edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758214405
• ISBN-13: 978-0758214409
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have what could be described as an odd-ball sense of humor. I laughed hysterically through my wedding. My husband calls me the Mouth of the South and says I always have to have the last word. Case in point: when my mother passed away last year, her sisters kept saying they'd never seen Mom in pink and who on earth picked out that pink suit for her viewing(I felt this was sort of a dumb question, since my dad died two years earlier and I'm an only child--who else would have picked it out?) Finally, ignoring the don't-do-it look from my husband, I said, "I did. It was my final revenge." Did I mention I'm also a queen of the one liners? I, personally, thought it was very clever...not too sure anyone else did.

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steamy!, January 25, 2006

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This review is from: Pleasure Beach (Aphrodisia) (Paperback)

Pretender

McCall needs to get away. She heads to a beach house to escape her troubles where she promptly falls asleep naked on the bed. Derek also needs to get away. So he heads to his house on Pleasure Beach. Making a stop at his friend's to retrieve his birthday present, he is thrilled to discover his naked gift asleep on the bed. McCall is overwhelmed with ecstasy by her dream lover. Derek can't remember ever having better sex.

The next day, coming face to face with her erotic fantasy, she decides to be the wild woman she has always wanted to be, but never dared. Derek is just itching to get his hands on McCall again. Using secret identities, they begin a passionate affair that quickly sweeps them off their feet. Derek is falling hard and fast for McCall and McCall is falling just as hard for Derek. But what will happen when their identities are revealed?

I love this story! I fell for Derek as quickly as he fell for McCall. Derek is caring, tender, and so hot. McCall is sensuous and adventurous. Deciding to release her inner bad girl brings her the greatest joy and passion she has ever known. McCall and Derek are so deliciously passionate the pages practically catch fire! I adore them. Pretender is a very scorching, romantic, and fun story.


Same time Next Week

Kinsey is contemplating getting married. She's not sure Zachary is who she wants to settle down with though. Trying to sort through her feelings after her friends bachelorette party, Kinsey heads to her room. Getting into the elevator, she backs into the hottest man she has ever met. The desire and attraction between Kinsey and Marc is instantaneous and intense.

After sharing a passionate kiss, they head to her room to indulge in all kinds of erotic delights. Kinsey soon finds herself spending the weekend with Marc at his house on Pleasure Beach. At first Kinsey thinks this her last fling before she settles down with boring Zachary, but Marc quickly begins to mean more to her. Marc is overwhelmed with his growing feelings for Kinsey as well. One weekend turns into every weekend. They know nothing personal about each other, which takes it's toll, leading to their making assumptions about each other that makes a real mess of things.

Same Time Next Week is fun and playful. Marc definitely has a penchant for food with his sex. I have never been a big fan of food play, but Marc made it entertaining to read about. Kinsey is beautiful and sexy. She is more than willing to indulge in some yummy erotic scenarios with Marc. Marc's attraction to Kinsey is endearing as he falls hard and fast. There are some really funny moments in Same Time Next Week as well as a ton of hot passionate sex! It's a fun read.


Jack of Hearts

Jack is at his house on Pleasure Beach nursing his wounds after his breakup. While standing on his deck he spies a gorgeous woman sun bathing and walks over to say hello. He is stunned to discover his sisters friend Royce, who has always been more of an annoyance to him. Royce is definitely off limits. Or so he thinks.

Royce has always been attracted to Jack and now that he is available, and standing in front of her, she would love to act out all of the wicked fantasies she has always had with him in mind. Jack is not looking for serious. Neither is Royce, although, with a little more encouragement from Jack, she could be persuaded to change her mind. Jack is stubborn and tries desperately to keep his distance, but his resistance fades quickly. However Jack will have to change his ways if he wants to keep Royce in his bed, and in his life.

Jack of Hearts has a lot of emotion in it. Jack thinks he knows what he wants, but then Royce has him re-thinking his original plan. Royce is sweet. She is vulnerable and unsure of herself, but knows she wants Jack. Together they create some serious heat. They are adventurous and can't get enough of each other. Jack of Hearts was heartwarming and hot.


Pleasure Beach is a very steamy book. All three stories are entertaining and romantic. The men are handsome, successful and sexy. The women are gorgeous, sweet and passionate. Although the stories follow a similar plot with just a change in scenarios, I really enjoyed it. I laughed, I sighed, and each story had a heartwarming ending which I loved.

Nannette
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, hot read, August 20, 2006

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Anna Kathryn Lanier "Anna Kathryn Lanier" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pleasure Beach (Aphrodisia) (Paperback)

PLEASURE BEACH is a "triple the fun" book. You don't get one juicy love story, but three, all taking place in a beach front house. P. J. Mellor writes hot, sexy and erotic. Her characters have pasts to overcome and deceptions to straighten out. Each of the three couples need to learn to forgive before they can love. Not a book to be missed if you like it any way you can get and then some. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Beach, May 23, 2006

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Ms. Reads A Lot "Alana" (GA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pleasure Beach (Aphrodisia) (Paperback)

This was the 4th Aphrodisia book I have read. I loved the beach theme and the writing was good too. This is an author I'll happily pick up more from. She is not my usual style but I found I liked it a whole lot.

The plot could have stronger but the characters were well thought out.