Pleasure Island Series by Lyla Dune

Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00H1VHP2M. Mature/Explicit content alert - Readers should be 18 years of age or older Brock Knight, a retired rugby player from Wales, moves into his new beach house in North Carolina before Samantha Carlisle has a chance to relocate. When he spots her shagging trophies, he's not sure he wants her to move out. After a devastating breakup, Sam has sworn off men... moreLibrarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00H1VHP2M. Mature/Explicit content alert - Readers should be 18 years of age or older Brock Knight, a retired rugby player from Wales, moves into his new beach house in North Carolina before Samantha Carlisle has a chance to relocate. When he spots her shagging trophies, he's not sure he wants her to move out. After a devastating breakup, Sam has sworn off men. In effort to keep her distance from her sexy new landlord, she pretends she prefers women. Will Brock convince her to stay, or will she convince him she's gay? With an ostrich farm and a slew of naughty naked seniors, Pleasure Island is loads of fun. If you like romance with plenty of sizzle and giggle, this book is for you! less

Hot and Hilarious with Heart! (Mature/Explicit content alert - Readers should be 18 years of age or older) Trent McAllister, ex Navy SEAL, is a bounty hunter in hot pursuit of Mazy Washington's twin brother and soon finds himself stranded on Pleasure Island with a flock of ostriches and some zany naughty naked seniors. He's immediately attracted to drummer girl/ mechanic, Mazy, and the feeling is mutual... moreHot and Hilarious with Heart! (Mature/Explicit content alert - Readers should be 18 years of age or older) Trent McAllister, ex Navy SEAL, is a bounty hunter in hot pursuit of Mazy Washington's twin brother and soon finds himself stranded on Pleasure Island with a flock of ostriches and some zany naughty naked seniors. He's immediately attracted to drummer girl/ mechanic, Mazy, and the feeling is mutual. But with this couple's opposing missions in regards to Mazy's brother, their relationship is off to a rocky start. Will Mazy's brother and father drive a wedge between her and Trent, or will Trent manage to bring the family together in a way that includes him? If you enjoy romance with plenty and sizzle and giggle, this book is for you. It is book two in the new Pleasure Island contemporary romance series. Book one is titled Low Tide Bikini and is currently available on Amazon. Book three, High Tide Bikini, will be released early summer of 2014. less

Hot and Hilarious with Heart! Primary love story: Dirk Davis is no knight in shining armor, more like gigilo in board shorts. Why twenty-five year old virgin Kendal Duvall has chosen to have a fling with him leaves him baffled. She’s the epitome of the wholesome girl-next-door. He is definitely attracted to her, but fears she’s luring him into a boyfriend trap... moreHot and Hilarious with Heart! Primary love story: Dirk Davis is no knight in shining armor, more like gigilo in board shorts. Why twenty-five year old virgin Kendal Duvall has chosen to have a fling with him leaves him baffled. She’s the epitome of the wholesome girl-next-door. He is definitely attracted to her, but fears she’s luring him into a boyfriend trap. He’s never had a serious girlfriend, because he’s made taking care of his ailing father a priority, one that sometimes hinders his social life and stunts his ambitions. Kendal Duvall has struggled to break free from her controlling mother and move past some dark memories. Now that she’s finally moved out on her, she’s ready to explore uncharted territory, bedroom territory. Who better to be her guide than the local playboy who is known for being both discreet and good in bed? Secondary love story: At age sixteen, Spencer Harris was paralyzed from the waist down after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. Ten years later, Spencer tries to come to terms with her desire to have the happily ever after she’s always dreamed of and the reality of what that happily ever after may look like in her current condition. She has so much love to give but doesn’t want to put limitations or burdens on others. Earl Washington is a ball of insecurities after spending some time in jail and being labeled a bad egg. He’s ready to take charge of his life and pursue his dreams, but he longs for the love of a good woman. Spencer is the woman he wants, but will she want him when she finds out his deepest secrets? High Tide Bikini is the third book in the Pleasure Island series. It takes place on an island that is home to some zany characters, an ostrich farm, and a senior citizen nudist colony. If you like romance with plenty of sizzle and giggle, you’ll love this series. Mature/Explicit content alert - Readers should be 18 years of age or older less

After the death of her husband seven years ago, Leah Simone closed herself off to the idea of ever finding love again. She feels responsible for her husband's death, and consequently, undeserving of love. Plus, as long as she keeps to herself, she'll never be in the position to hurt another man like she hurt her husband. In a weakened moment, she allows herself to let down her guard, live a little and have a one-night stand... moreAfter the death of her husband seven years ago, Leah Simone closed herself off to the idea of ever finding love again. She feels responsible for her husband's death, and consequently, undeserving of love. Plus, as long as she keeps to herself, she'll never be in the position to hurt another man like she hurt her husband. In a weakened moment, she allows herself to let down her guard, live a little and have a one-night stand. Her one-night stand, Gavin Fisher, shows up two years later and moves in next door. The attraction between Leah and Gavin is off the charts, but between her refusal to let herself move on emotionally and the fact Gavin is just passing through, they don't stand much chance of turning their attraction into something real and long-lasting. Gavin's been through a rough divorce and knows all too well what it's like to have the woman in his life resent his job as a director in the film industry, because it takes up a lot of his time. Pleasure Island is fun, but it's not Hollywood. His daughter and the bulk of his career are in California. He faces a difficult decision: should he hold back on pursuing the woman he wants, because he can't be the man she needs? When you really love someone, shouldn't you put their best interest at heart? He tries hard to teach his daughter to do the right thing, even when the right thing is a hard pill to swallow. Will he be strong enough to heed his own advice when he's looking into the enchanting eyes of Leah? Amidst some sorrowful emotions, this story provides bright moments of comedy. With a crazy cast of characters, a senior citizen nudist colony, and an ostrich farm, there's bound to be some good times and lots of laughs. If you like heart-warming romances with plenty of sizzle and giggle, you'll love the Pleasure Island series. This is book four in the Pleasure Island series. The books can be read out of order. Mature content alert: This book contains explicit scenes. Readers should be eighteen years of age or older. less

Being the sheriff of Pleasure Island, North Carolina means that Hayden Meyers spends more time wrangling ostriches and fixing flat tires on senior citizen’s tricycles than he does fighting crime. It also means that his personal life is prone to becoming blog fodder for one elderly munchkin with a nose for gossip. To keep his private affairs private, he’s made a rule for himself to not date any woman on the island... moreBeing the sheriff of Pleasure Island, North Carolina means that Hayden Meyers spends more time wrangling ostriches and fixing flat tires on senior citizen’s tricycles than he does fighting crime. It also means that his personal life is prone to becoming blog fodder for one elderly munchkin with a nose for gossip. To keep his private affairs private, he’s made a rule for himself to not date any woman on the island. Colleen James, a local makeup artist, is tempting enough that he’d be willing to bend that self-imposed rule. The thing is—she has a boyfriend, a guy she’s been seeing off and of for years. Hayden’s not about to get any part of himself stuck in that sort of revolving door, but she sure is a cutie with a wild streak that he finds irresistible. Colleen James thought she’d moved on from her past, until she trips on her roots and finds herself homeless. The hunky sheriff is a real sweetheart, but she can’t tell him why she’s camped out on the beach in her van. He’s a lawman. She comes from a line of law-breakers. The two just don’t go together. He’s Prince Charming, and she’s a vagabond from the wrong side of the tracks. A man like Hayden could never fall for someone like her, could they? “Makeup with the Sheriff” is book five in the Pleasure Island series that features an all-girl jazz ensemble, an ostrich farm, a naughty naked senior nudist colony, hot heroes, and likable heroines. This island of zany characters makes for a string of stories that are filled with plenty of sizzle and giggle. If you love to laugh and cry and get a little revved up while being charmed by a crew of southern folk with a true sense of community…this is your cup of sweet tea. If you happen to stumble across these books out of order, don’t be scared to jump right in at any point. You won’t be lost. Each book is focused on a unique love story with its proper conclusion. Just know that there might be a mention of a married couple that you have no idea how they met and fell in love, because that was an earlier book in the series. But, for those of you who have the time and interest, I think you might enjoy Pleasure Island best by starting with book one. less