Veiled Desire: Veiled, Book 1 [Kindle Edition]

Alisha Rai (Author)

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Product Description

Look, but don’t touch…

Leyla Karimi can’t keep her eyes off the hunky guy living in the house behind her. How could any woman resist ogling Dr. Mason Barrett, especially when he makes it so easy by parading around in his skin and skivvies?

If it was only their age difference, she would have made a move a long time ago. Except Mason is more than a neighbor. He’s her baby brother’s oldest friend. It’s not like they can have a casual fling and walk away in the morning.

Mason’s been doing a little lusting—okay a lot—for quite some time. When he catches Leyla peeking, it’s a sure sign she could finally be ready to heat up his nights with loving. One taste of her lips, though, and he doesn’t want a “little” of anything. He wants it all.

Unwilling to jeopardize a lifetime of friendship for a one-night stand, Leyla is reluctant to throw caution to the wind. When he’s kissing her senseless, though, it’s hard to remember all the reasons why she should hold back…

Warning: Contains a hot hero who doesn’t mind baring it all in the name of love, a heroine who doesn’t settle for less, a sweet romance, steamy sex in a car and more good lovin’ in bed.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 380 KB
• Print Length: 87 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (February 2, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00311JU9W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,500 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly good!, June 23, 2010

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Marie "Marie LOVES books" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Veiled Desire: Veiled, Book 1 (Kindle Edition)

Leyla and Mason have been friends since they were kids, in fact, she raised him. Along with her younger brother. So that might explain why Leyla's older brother Sasha is super over protective of his older sister. Both Leyla and Mason have a secret, they're both lusting for each other. It only got worse when Mason decided to rent the house behind Leyla's when she decided to move out on her own.... and he didn't bother to invest in blinds or curtains for his home.

The story was short... but to the point. We get the background of both Leyla and Mason, what they do for a living, what they're like and their history together. But we also feel that raw, intense lust they have for each other and you're wondering who will make the first move? The chemistry between the two is unmistakable and I enjoyed watching their feelings slowly unravel.

Since the book wasn't that long, there really isn't much to say... I do wish that it were a little bit longer. Definitely a good quick read, I'm interested in reading more of Alisha Rai's work!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Romantic, June 9, 2010

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Fiction Vixen "Fiction Vixen Book Reviews" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veiled Desire: Veiled, Book 1 (Kindle Edition)

Veiled Desire is the first book I've read by Alisha Rai. It's a charming and romantic story of a slightly older woman, (only by 4 years) who finds herself attracted to her younger brother's best friend Mason. Mason lives in the house behind Leyla's and has been carrying a torch for her for quite some time. They have a long history together having grown up very close and now he feels the time is right for seduction.

Leyla has been a sort of mother figure to Mason and her younger brother due to circumstances of their childhood. But now she finds herself romantically attracted to Mason, seeing him as a sexy man rather than a kid, and her feelings are conflicted. Leyla is hesitant to give in to her attraction to Mason, however she is finding it more and more difficult to resist when she discovers she has a very nice view into his house. Leyla is a conservative girl on the outside with a secret naughty nature just waiting for the right man to bring it out.

Mason is the kind of neighbor every single girl would dream of having. He's a sexy doctor who knows how to cook and isn't afraid to strut around the house in his whitey tighties. He's a bit of a tease, but has every intention of following through on his seduction of Leyla. While relatively confident he'll win Leyla's heart, the only thing that could stand in the way is Sasha, his best friend and who also happens to be Leyla's overprotective younger brother. (Sasha is the hero in the next book in the series Veiled Seduction.)

I very much enjoyed this romantic novella. It's a straight forward love story of two people who's friendship blossoms into romance. Alisha Rai infuses her characters with her witty sense of humor and creates characters that are lovable and realistic, with sexy chemistry that will steam up your e-reader. If you're in the mood for a quick, nicely paced, sexy romance, then you'll want to check out Alisha Rai's Veiled Desire.

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Hearts from TRS!, July 23, 2010

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Tina Pavlik "Tina" (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Veiled Desire: Veiled, Book 1 (Kindle Edition)

A bit of a peep show opens the story and introduces both Leyla and Mason. The attraction between the two of them is immediately evident and powerful. Leyla and Mason are a very combustible combination. However, it is the depth of emotion and caring they have for each other that really shows their characters. Leyla's struggle with her attraction to Mason shows just how much she cares about him by not wanting to damage his friendship with her brother. Mason understands Leyla's position but cares enough for her to risk that friendship so they can be together.

Their close ties prior to their romantic relationship create the conflict they must overcome in the story. Having it set around the Valentine's Day holiday adds an interesting twist with the types of expectations it can carry with it. Alisha Rai does a wonderful job of working with the holiday to enhance the overall romance of the story. This is a great story with a very fun and extremely satisfying ending. - Karin