FORBIDDEN FANTASIES - Lynn LaFleur      
Avon Red
ISBN: 978-0-06-163272-3
June 2009
Erotic Contemporary Romance - Anthology

S.S. Fantasy - Present Day

After the unexpected death of their college friend, Celina Tate, Elayne Wyatt and Jasmine Britt decide to reconnect, and celebrate their late friend’s life on a cruise.  The women all know that this is to be a singles cruise, but upon arrival, Jasmine explains that it is also known as the “sex cruise” – where anything goes, and no rules apply.  What they hadn’t been aware of, is that on the S.S. Fantasy, the passenger’s every desire can come true....

Celina

Because of her job, it’s been months since Celina Tate has been with a man, and even longer since she’s been involved in a relationship.  After seeing a picture of the yacht’s captain in a brochure, Celina immediately imagines him as the star of her fantasies.  Rand Paxson is even better in person, and Celina is thrilled with the idea that she has captured the captain’s interest.  Yet, as the weekend progresses, she can’t help but wish that Rand would see her as more than this voyage’s fling.

Elayne

After having her heart broken twice, and two divorces, Elayne Wyatt isn’t looking to add a man to her life.  In her experience, falling in love is the first step to disaster.  Learning that the cruise encourages sexual freedom is a plus as far as she’s concerned – she’s all but guaranteed a no-strings-attached affair.  When the first officer, Jonathon Hurn, offers her a tour of the ship, Elayne’s fun begins.  For Jonathon, fun turns into something more serious, as Elayne affects him as no other woman ever has.  But can he convince a woman twice burned to give him a chance?

Jasmine

The loss of her best friend, followed by losing her grandfather, has prompted Jasmine Britt to make some changes.  Thanks to busy careers, she, Elayne and Celina do not spend as much time together, so the cruise is Jasmine’s way of reuniting the three friends.  That it will also provide a break from her hectic life, and the opportunity for some fun in the sun is a bonus.  Jasmine has no interest in a relationship – men are to be enjoyed and discarded – and she can’t wait to pick a guy to entertain her for the cruise.  Chase Cummings is a surprise to her though.  After seeing him, there’s no way that Jasmine will settle for anyone else, yet Chase rebuffs her.  For the first time in her life, Jasmine is wondering what it would be like to actually keep a man, but Chase has scars that may just prevent her from finding out what love is about.

On a ship where any erotic fantasy can come true, three friends are about to learn exactly what they are looking for the most in FORBIDDEN FANTASIES.  Of the six people involved, Celina is really the only one completely open to, and looking for love.  Not that she expects to find it on the “sex cruise”, but find it she does.  Rand and Jonathon are happy with their bachelorhood and the steady stream of single passengers that they meet each weekend; Elayne has been hurt in the past, Jasmine isn’t interested in love, and Chase isn’t willing to take the chance.  But fantasies coming true isn’t the only magic happening on this cruise, and with every erotic encounter, each of the couples is coming closer to finding their happily-ever-after.  FORBIDDEN FANTASIES is a sexy erotic anthology that you won’t want to miss.

Jennifer Bishop