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Welcome to Black Diamond Resort and Spa —the best place to go when all you want to do is disappear and not have anyone expect anything of you.
Overwhelmed with work and feeling like I’m being pulled in multiple directions at once, I crave the serenity a private island holds for me. As a very recognizable figure in the adult film industry, I’m used to shelling out parts of myself for the sake of others. Everyone wants more pictures, videos, and more of my time and energy. Though I’ve created an empire that has made me lots of money in a business I enjoy, I still desire a break. Sandy beaches, fruity drinks, and turquoise waters are all I expected from this trip. I definitely didn’t anticipate running into my high school crush—the jock that never once looked at me the way I wanted him to. Jarrod Bivens is now the star goalie of the San Jose Bobcats, and the person half the world is blaming for his team losing in the playoffs. Clearly here for his own escape, our chance encounter ignites an instant friendship. With each day on the island, I realize my crush is far from gone, but Jarrod’s known for only dating Hollywood starlets, so he’s obviously straight. Maybe those lingering gazes and small touches are all in my head. But one day, something interesting arises between us—a moment I couldn’t have prepared myself for. Our mounting tension finally snaps, but little did I know it was only the beginning of a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Our chemistry is undeniable, but the real world awaits, and life off the island is bound to be much different. How can two people from completely different worlds ever make it work?
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3 primary booksUnlucky 13 is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Ashley James, Hayden Hall, and 6 others.
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These two are real yappers during sex, my goodness 🥵
The pining, yeeish. Made worse by the fact that these two knew the feelings were mutual, but they couldn't be together because..... reasons.
“Why is everything not enough then?”😩😩😩😩😩😩
Ask him, Devin. How am I your everything but it's STILL not enough? Not gonna lie, I low key hated Jarrod a bit during his waffling stage. I understood the why, but I hated that for Dev.
“My preference is you.”-Dev. Always sure. Always constant.
This was really nice. That said, at this point the hockey MC who must stay in the closet until he wins a Stanley Cup at which point he's immediately ready to come out in that very moment is a bit overdone. Or maybe I just like books with bi-awakenings AND sports romance so it's inevitable that I'll keep finding it.
I wish we could mix and match MCs to curate the perfect couples. I'm not saying Jarrod wasn't perfect for Dev. He was. Eventually. (his attitude towards the sex work thing was impeccable throughout, honestly) I'm just saying I'd have loved for Dev to get someone who matched his energy from the jump. Some of the heartbreak he had to hide WHILE being with Jarrod was excruciating to read.
I mean, for example, I'd have loved Shane Hollander to experience being in love with someone like Jarrod who's just as freaked out about being outed as he was. See how much he likes it then. I wonder if such a couple would just date in secret for ever.
That said. I liked this so much that now I have to go back and read the whole series from the start.
Oh, boy. But hey. First world problem.
This series is fantastic and this book within it is no exception - Devin and Jarrod are fantastic main characters and their story was beautifully written!.
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