His Wicked Celtic Kiss by Karyn Gerrard
Blurb:
It took just one teasing wink and a sexy Irish lilt from bad boy Lorcan Byrne to turn Julie Denison’s world upside down. The problem is, he’s only in town for six months, and happily ever after isn’t in this world traveler’s vocabulary.
Julie’s worked hard to get her life in a good place—dropping substantial weight and getting a great job at her friend’s bakery. But this handsome charmer is just as tempting as any of the decadent pastries she sells, and she can’t resist his advances for long. Julie fully expects Lorcan to break her heart—but she’s planning to enjoy every second she can of their explosive chemistry.
After years of danger as a soldier and a spy, Lorcan fled to tiny Rockland, Maryland for some boring downtime. He didn’t count on meeting someone who could ignite his libido and soothe his damaged heart, and their passion soon leads to deeper feelings. But can Julie convince Lorcan he has more to offer her than just his wicked Celtic kiss?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
Review: Although it’s part of a series, I found that I could read it as a stand alone. I really enjoyed reading this story of Julie and Lorcan. Lorcan was a real alpha male with tons of heart. He sees so much in Julie that Julie normally wouldn’t seen in herself. Julie can’t resist him and when they get together they will explode on the page. Gerrard keeps you at the edge of your seat with these two characters, especially that of Lorcan with his special skills and training. He seems to get himself in a dangerous situation, but manages it really well. Although Julie doesn’t see herself with a guy like Lorcan, Lorcan doesn’t waste any time in showing her how much he enjoys her with his sweet talk and dates. Those who love contemporary romance will enjoy this book as a standalone or read the series, you won’t be disappointed!