Chase’s hectic life is out of control and romance never seems to work until he meets a sexy Spaniard who tilts the world for a few brief days. Rico must return home to Spain. Chase must accept that, but will acceptance be enough when it comes to waking up alone?
Being the CEO of a major architectural company in California has taken over far too much of Chase’s life, leaving no time for romance. But when a handsome Spaniard offers drinks and conversation, talking leads to one spectacular night and an awareness of what he really wants. But once Rico returns home to Spain, Chase will be alone, again.
Rico lives on his family’s strict schedules with no time for contemplating what is missing in his life. He didn’t expect to meet someone special on this business trip. But he is drawn to the big, striking blond American. Giving Chase someone to talk to, takes Rico’s mind off his problems. And a mutual attraction gives them both a chance to forget everything else and let their passionate natures run free.
Chase has a company to run and Rico must return home to Spain, a truth they must both accept, but will acceptance be enough when it comes to waking up alone?
Excerpt
Rico yawned, exhaustion catching up with him as well as having sat for too long. “Sorry. It’s been a long day.”
“I apologize for keeping you out so late.” Chase headed for the doorway. “Hopefully you can get some rest before your plane leaves tomorrow.”
Rest wasn’t what appealed to Rico at the moment. His gaze had followed Chase’s taut ass as he walked ahead of him. He’d been thinking all night about what the handsome blond would look like naked. The man had a well-toned body and a confident way of carrying himself that had captured his interest upon meeting. When they’d shaken hands, something had passed between them. A slight tingling sensation, but more than that. He’d been almost certain Chase had felt the connection as well. It had been a long time since Rico had felt such a powerful attraction and an aching need to take someone.
“Are you all right?” Chase asked, turning to stop and wait for him to catch up.
Pulled from his wandering thoughts, Rico said, “Si. I just have something on my mind.” He drew in a settling breath and forced a smile. “Someone, actually.”
“Someone?” Chase asked, raising one eyebrow.
Interest was there in the man’s expression, in the heat that flashed in the blue eyes. Rico took a chance.
“You.”
Professional Reviews
Acceptance (The Edge Series) by Starla Kaye at Decadent Publishing
In the words of one of the main characters of this story, the theme here is "Two troubled and trapped men." Firmly rooted in reality, this short book shows what it can be like when someone focuses on their professional life or the needs of others rather than their own happiness. It may have made sense for both men initially, while they were building a career, but, like many others, they end up trapped in what they have created and no longer know how to pull back. This is all well and good if their jobs are perfect and fulfilling, but how often is that the case? Definitely not in this book.
Chase is the CEO of a major architectural company in California, and while he is wildly successful, he has no personal relationships that come close to being positive. And he is beginning to regret the lack of a partner and missing someone to share life with. When he meets Rico, he knows the Spaniard could be "the one", but how the heck are they going to make a relationship work? The insecurity he feels, the hesitance to take a risk are uppermost in his mind, and he soon realizes he may have no choice but to accept they can never be together.
Rico is equally trapped in a life he used to enjoy, but now that he wants something different, he realizes how much others determine his schedule and priorities rather than him being in control. When he meets Case he begins to understand what is really important, and it is neither his family's business, nor the club he founded with his best friend. Not anymore. Not now that he has met Chase and begun to see what it can be like to have someone who an be both a friend and a lover.
If you like stories full of the reality of life and its pressures, if you enjoy reading about successful businessmen who find they have neglected their personal lives for too long, and if you're looking for a read with lots of hot action and some tough reconsideration of priorities, then you will probably like this short story.
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