SimonFor almost two decades, I’d been celibate while mourning my wife’s death. As a single dad with a business empire to run, I never had the time or will to start dating again. But from the moment I met Kayla, everything changed.She’s gorgeous, sharp and has a wicked sense of humour. The mere sight of her awakes something in me that had been dormant for years. We hit it off immediately, until I … hit it off immediately, until I realise a difficult truth.
Kayla is one of my daughter’s friends. And that’s one boundary I’m unwilling to cross, no matter how much it pains me to let her go.
Kayla
I spotted him as soon as I arrived at the party. Older, sophisticated, but with an edge to him which I couldn’t place. I knew I had to solve the mystery that was Simon. Our conversation soon turns physical, and I’m hopelessly swept up in a passion I’ve never known before. Right up to the moment that we realise who we are to each other.
If there’s one thing you don’t do, it’s make out with your friend’s dad. No matter how charming and handsome he is.
The memory of that one kiss lingers long after the spell is broken. Can I really put it behind me? Can I ignore how he made me feel when I inevitably see him again? Or has our illicit encounter changed my heart forever?
Note: this self-contained steamy read may end up melting not just your Kindle, but your heart as well!
If you love steamy body positive romance stories featuring confident older men and a curvy younger women, this second book in L. Moone’s Coffee Shop Girls series is going to tick all your boxes. Every installment follows a different couple from the moment lightning first strikes all the way to their happily ever after. They can be read in any order, but for maximum enjoyment I suggest you start with Book 1, Fireworks.
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Illicit is the second novella in the Coffee Shop Girls series by L. Moone. These quick-read books are appealing to me because the main characters are strong, body-positive, curvey women. One aspect that I am having to get used to is the notion of instalove. Grab a tea and let’s chat about L. Moone’s Illicit.
Simon started his family at a young age. He is a widower with a grown, successful daughter but no one of significance to share his life with. After having found out that his daughter is in a relationship with a man his own age (and reacting very poorly to the relationship I might add), Simon finds himself attracted to a woman his daughter’s age to make matters worse, Kayla is a friend of his daughter, Lauren. Starting a relationship with your daughter’s friend is stepping over the line. Right?
Kayla is in trouble from the moment that she lays her eyes on Simon. The attraction is instant and his kiss ruins her for any other man. How can one person’s touch make you feel both empowered and week? There is only one problem. Simon is her friend, Lauren’s, father. Starting a relationship with your friend’s father is stepping over the line. Right?
I really enjoyed this novella but it feels like it should be the first few chapters of a book instead of an entire story. I completely understand that it is a novella and not a full book but it left me wanting more. Instalove…like I said before is not my thing but this was a good quick read. My rating for Illicit by L. Moone…4 out of 5 propellers.
We follow Kayla in this second book to the series! Whom does she meet at the opening of Lauren’s shop? Why does what Kayla finds out have the feeling of being forbidden? What ultimately happens? Such a sweet and very quick read! I enjoyed it.
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You guys …. I love these ladies! Another quick(ish) story that was sexy and entertaining. There’s no real meat to the story or character development etc etc etc but that’s not the point of this series. The Coffee Shop Girls are just supposed to be quick novellas, heavy on the insta/sexy and so far they’ve delivered quite well on that fronts! I’m very happy with these so far and I feel they would make a great reread in the future as a binge for escape!
YES!! Laurnes dad Simone gets in on some of this insta-love as well! I was so happy that he wasnt left out and that he was able to make up his mind about what he wanted. And even tho his daughter gave him a little tiff with it was all in good fun.