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Flawsome Explorations by Ariella Zoelle
Suite Dreams, Book 2
Unexpected sparks fly when a shy, straight, nerdy sweetheart meets a flirtatious, sexy, older Frenchman. Is Zio brave enough to take a chance on Armand?
Fabrizio “Zio” Revello
I embrace the philosophy that nobody is perfect by studying the art of imperfection. But then I meet Armand, forcing me to completely reevaluate my world view. From his gorgeous face, teasing sense of humor, and a French accent to die for, everything about him makes me forget one very important detail: I’ve never been attracted to a man until him. I shouldn’t let him tempt me, but the glimpse of the real Armand behind his playful flirtations makes him impossible to resist.
I’ve never been the adventurous type, but Armand makes me want to be brave and daring. Isn’t a lifetime of happiness with a person who understands me worth the risk?
Armand Bellamy
I approach Zio in search of a no-strings-attached evening of fun to kick off my business trip to Hawaii. But I get way more than I bargained for when I discover a shy, nerdy sweetheart who finds beauty in my flaws. He even accepts the parts of my heart that I hide from the world. It makes me want to make him mine—not just for one night but for every night of the rest of our lives.
He says he’s straight, but when have I ever let that stop me from getting what I want?
Flawsome Explorations is the second book in the Suite Dreams series and part of the Sunnyside universe. This novel features a bisexual awakening, shy/flirt, age gap, instalove, opposites attract romance. If you love cute sweetness, sexy fun, and no angst stories that will make you laugh and swoon, you’ll enjoy this satisfying HEA without cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.
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Chapter 2: Zio Revello
“It makes me want to know even more about you,” Armand said.
The cynic in me suspected he was only interested in getting me into his bed. However, his expression was so sincere, I felt bad assuming the worst about him. But why else would he care? “To what end?”
“That’s what I’m curious to find out.” He trailed his fingers along my palm, down to my fingertips, sending tremors through me. “What do you say we make the most of our time here?”
A weird mix of fear and excitement swirled within me. “By doing what?”
“Let’s go sightseeing together. It’s much more fun with someone else than being by yourself, non?”
The crushing disappointment I felt that he wasn’t inviting me up to his room gave me whiplash. Why would I be upset about not getting something I shouldn’t want?
Because you’re dying for him to touch you, my inner annoying asshole reminded me in an obnoxious singsong taunt. Maybe his bedroom is on the itinerary of places to visit?
I forced myself to ignore that weirdness and focus on his actual offer. That meant putting aside the fact that he was a gorgeous god of a man. He was right that it would be way more fun to go around town with somebody to talk to than walk by myself with my headphones on to shut out the world. It would also give me something to take my mind off the stress of presenting at the upcoming academic conference. While part of me was excited, my anxiety still had my stomach tied up in knots over it.
What would we chat about, though? Could I do it without constantly tripping all over myself? Was it possible to see him as a regular person instead of a sex god waiting to tempt me into exploring my sexuality? Maybe it would get easier to hang out with him when I learned he was just another guy. I sure hoped so. Otherwise, I was fucked.
One can only hope, that annoying bastard crowed in my mind.
Clearing my throat, I moved my hand away from his to help me think. I took a long sip of my drink as my heart raced in my chest over what I was about to do. “That could be fun.”
“I was planning to visit the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse tomorrow morning. Would you care to join me for breakfast and then go together?”
Before I could talk myself out of all the reasons why it was a terrible idea, my mouth decided for me. “That would be nice, if it isn’t too much trouble.”
“It’s no trouble at all,” he said with a pleased smile.
That traitorous asshole who lurked in my inner darkness whispered it hoped it led to sexy trouble. I swallowed more of my drink to drown it out. A complicated entanglement was the last thing I needed right now.
But he’s so fucking pretty…
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About the Author:
Ariella Zoelle adores steamy, funny, swoony romances where couples are allowed to just be happy. That means she writes low angst stories full of heat, humor, and heart. But sometimes she’s in the mood for something with a bit more angst and drama. And if you are too, check out her A.F. Zoelle books.
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