Island Heat Series by E. Davies, Adalia Temple

"I was going crazy looking in corners and windows for Tom, and all this time, Kevin could have told me." Baker and businessman Kevin Walker never expected sparks to fly when he was invited to open a dessert bar with mixologist Troy on Ember Isle, an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous. Before even stepping onto the island, he met a man who made him question why he always assumed he was straight: Eli Black... more"I was going crazy looking in corners and windows for Tom, and all this time, Kevin could have told me." Baker and businessman Kevin Walker never expected sparks to fly when he was invited to open a dessert bar with mixologist Troy on Ember Isle, an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous. Before even stepping onto the island, he met a man who made him question why he always assumed he was straight: Eli Black. While Kevin figures his attraction out and navigates petty politics, he's avoiding telling Troy, his closest friend, about the man who's utterly captivating him ... but secrets don't last long on Ember Isle. Heartbreak's fading for billionaire Eli Black after escaping to Ember Isle to get his mind off his cheating ex, Tom. Now Tom is lurking around the island, but nobody will tell Eli why or where . Having Kevin over his knee was just the beginning of what he wants to teach him, but it's not all fun and flirtation. He wants to throw his whole heart into his new relationship with sweet, young, hard-working Kevin and tell his best friend, Dean, that he's committing again... but how can he do that when his ex's hidden agenda still haunts him? When Kevin overhears Tom's plan and realizes how deeply Eli's ex plans to hurt him, in his effort to protect Eli, he tries to shelter him from the truth... but truth can't stay hidden . Will their love start to sizzle or be doused instantly by misunderstandings and betrayal? Sizzle is the second book in the Island Heat series. Book three, Scorch, will be released on August 28th, 2015. less

“We're stopping Tom.” Kevin Walker, baker and young businessman , is in trouble on Ember Isle. Sparks are flying with gorgeous Eli, the man who awakened Kevin's sexuality and worked his way into his heart. Kevin kept their relationship quiet, but his business mentor on the exclusive island has found out and he disapproves. To the outside world, unaware of Eli's breakup with A-list actor Tom, Kevin looks like a homewrecker. Kevin suspects a jealous Tom is sabotaging them... more“We're stopping Tom.” Kevin Walker, baker and young businessman , is in trouble on Ember Isle. Sparks are flying with gorgeous Eli, the man who awakened Kevin's sexuality and worked his way into his heart. Kevin kept their relationship quiet, but his business mentor on the exclusive island has found out and he disapproves. To the outside world, unaware of Eli's breakup with A-list actor Tom, Kevin looks like a homewrecker. Kevin suspects a jealous Tom is sabotaging them . Is this the end of both his long dreamed-of business with his closest friend, Troy, and his relationship with handsome and sweet Eli? Ex-fiancé Tom's conniving antics aren't impressing billionaire Eli Black . The heartbreak is over. Now Eli's just angry that Tom is interfering with his desire: a life with the loyal and determined Kevin over his knee and in his heart. Even help from Dean, Eli's best friend, can't fix everything. It's been three weeks of knowing Kevin and their bond is scorching hot, but this time, outside forces threaten their future . When Tom drops a well-timed bit of bad news, followed shortly by even worse news from the island's owner, nobody's more concerned than Eli. Ember Isle is up for sale , and Eli's worried for the future of Kevin's business, his good name, and most importantly, their relationship. In this final installment of Island Heat, push comes to shove and the clock is ticking on Kevin and Eli. Is their love just a summer romance in the island heat or a lifelong fire? Scorch is the third and final book in the Island Heat series. less