It was supposed to be one night. A forbidden game with no strings and no commitment. But cravings can only be denied for so long.Island Lowe finally meets his match with Mary Beth. She’s a sexy, scorching hot siren and he wants to be consumed by her flames. There’s one problem: she is off-limits. What’s a guy to do? Risk it all, or walk away? No one plays with fire without getting burned.Being … getting burned.
Being burned has never felt so good.
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That started off with a bang in more ways than one. Going on an Island adventure has a entirely different meaning. A book with California as the setting will never get old. I loved the book and couldn’t put it down. The writing was superb and the story was original. Can’t wait to what you have planned next.
What a wonderful read. When you start you think okay, another tale of wild and crazy sex but no that is not the story. Indian Summer is the story of a modern day professionals who discover each other in a strange manner and also tells in the story of the modern day lead Beth’s grandparents Jane and Michael. Their story was so heartwarming as they both had suffered so much turmoil as child at the hand of the same person and yet they found each other and fell madly in love. Their love story made Beth realize she wants someone to love her as michael loves her grandmother Jane. Absolutely loved this book. Very different from Lanie Love’s prior book Haunted by You but just as wonderful. She knows how to weave a story that draws you in and makes you fall for her charecters. Highly recommend Indian Summer.
Indian Summer is a stand alone romance by Lanie Love. This is my first book by Lanie.
The book starts right out with a bang and frankly, quite a surprise. Since this is my first book by this author I didn’t know what to expect. We meet Mary Beth Mason and her boyfriend of one year, Beau Fisher. They both work for a dental practice. Beau’s college best friend, Island Lowe, has moved to Los Angeles recently and is now their boss. The first time Beau introduced Mary Beth to Island, he knew there was a spark. So for their one year anniversary dating, he decides they are going to get kinky with some group activities. Let me warn you here that I thought my couch might catch on fire during these scenes. But what Beau didn’t plan on with his little game was that the spark between Mary Beth and Island was stronger than he anticipated.
Island was not looking for a relationship. He didn’t even believe in love. But then he saw Mary Beth. And once he had her, he knew he had to have her again. But she belonged to his friend. The more time that passes, the stronger his feelings become. He has no idea if she’s feeling the same way. All he knows is that he can’t go on like this.
“Whatever this is between us, it is only just beginning.”
At the same time, interspersed with Mary Beth and Island’s story, we are getting the story of Mary Beth’s grandparent’s love story, Michael Mason and Mary Jane Winters, jumping back to 1968. Theirs truly was a love story filled with happiness and also tragedy. It really was beautiful how the author wove these two stories together.
“I don’t understand it, how being weak for a man can make me feel so strong.”
There was a very cute epilogue one year into the future. But then there was also another epilogue twenty years into the future that for me didn’t really fit into the rest of the story. I think I would have been happier walking away right where things were after the first ending.
All in all, this was a sexy story with both heart breaking tragedy as well as some sweet moments. I think I enjoyed Michael and Mary Jane most of all.
This novel has everything, wonderful characters, great story. Is sexy yet romantic. I couldn’t stop reading
Being burned never felt so good is such an appropriate tagline for this book. I loved the steam between the characters, Beth and Island. Their chemistry and connection leapt off the pages, you couldn’t help but root for them to somehow be together.
The backgrounds for Jane and Michael broke my heart but I was swooning over the way their relationship evolved and how they were able to overcome their pasts.
This book had great characters and you get essentially two excellent stories in one.
The epilogue was fantastic. I absolutely adored getting just a little more to the story!!
I have really enjoyed this story. Great writing easy to follow plot line. Love the characters you have created and your story line is wonderful. Keep writing. Nice length of the story. Could image the story as you described it in the story line.
The attraction between Island and Beth is undeniably tempting. Them fighting their feelings to do the right thing when all they want is each other. It’s hot, steamy, erotic and will definitely get your blood boiling
Lanie Love has the ability to draw you and allow you to experience the story’s feelings. A must read!
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They are all there for one night and anything goes when he sees her and he knows he has met his match. Just one problem she is off limits. Will that stop him? Will he risk it all? See if he will
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This was a 2 in 1 book full of hot sex.
This story has EVERYTHING, that you could possibly want to read! Its spicy and steamy, its gooey and romantic, its friends and lovers…
From the unforgettable start, to the emotional ride throughout the pages, its perfection. It’s original and unlike anything I’ve ever read. The seamless transition between the two story lines keeps you on edge just waiting and wanting more!
I could not put it down! I will definitely be rereading!
Well done, Lanie!
This is an amazing story of 2 couples that find love in the most unconventional way!
Beth and Beau are a couple who work together and fought the sexual tension they had for each other until it was too much. Their relationship is filled with lots of sex and fun until one day Beaus friend and new boss, Island-the Dom, shows up.
Beau notices there is some sexual tension between his girl and his buddy so he decides to spice things up in the bedroom. He makes a deal worth Beth, that she can sleep with Island if he could watch her sleep with her friend Kim to which Beth jumps at.
He has Beth seduce Island one night and they have, whT they think, was the best night ever. Unbeknownst to them, two of them would not be able to get their fill..they had awakened something deep inside of them that only they can handle together. After Beau and Beth leave Island, he can’t get Beth off his mind so he comes up with a plan and invites them back including Beth’s friend Kim.
Beth cant deny her feelings for Island but feels guilt towards Beau. She is torn between two lovers but refuses to let Island have sex with Kim, but does not mind her boyfriend sleeping with her. She is torn and from that night things will never be the same.
A short time later we find Beth in her new home thinking about how things have changed from that ONE night..
She finds her Grandmothers diary of the Indian Summer of 1968. Reading it she learns of her grandparents love story that did not have the best start or middle, but what it proved was true love wins.
Couple.2, Beth’s grandparents
Michael is a lonely executive just living life until someone backs into his car, causing his world to never be the same.
Jane is looking to get the job of her dreams when the world decides to throw her a curve ball and he accidentally backs into a Maserati. What she does not know is the owner of the car is also the owner of the company she is interviewing at.
It’s a sweet story of boy meets girl..boy pursues girl..boy and girl fall in love.. drama ensues but love will raise them above it to their happily ever after.
Will Beth and Beau make it? Will Island change is BDMS ways for love? Do Michael and Jane have their happily ever after?
Read…and you will find out as well as feeling for each character.
Lanie is an amazing storyteller and I loom forward to more of her stories.
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Blown! Away! The sexy times are like nothing I’ve read in contemporary romance. OMG
This story threads two INTENSE sizzling romances together, forbidden love, taboos, tragedy and recovery… The way she writes, taut words full of sexy tension, it’s like a modern Belle du Jour, with all the longing and vulnerability that oozes out of the most romantic and erotic scenes. She can paint a vivid picture that left me gasping and flipping pages all night long.
There is so much originality, it’s like Love is showing off all her story telling skills and I can’t wait to see where she goes next.
I may have moaned a little and sobbed quietly. It’s that good. Erotic and just filthy filthy dirty scenes but they are filled with so much longing, at the same time, there’s so much desperate vulnerability, and some of the best heartbreaking and romantic passages EVER!
I’m begging for more.
Okay, the story: Beau and Mary Beth (more on her namesake later), are committed and have a kinky relationship, but he wants to take it to the next level. Introducing Island Lowe, my new book boyfriend. He drips sexuality and confidence, until he sets his sights on Beth and then she owns him. The scenes with them blew me away. I almost wanted to scream give in! It’s so so good.
Then the story that gave me all the Catherine Deneuve vibes was Mary Jane and Michael. He is such a well drawn hero and patient and kind. I hope there is a sequel, because I can’t say enough about this story. It is definitely a re- and re-read.