Monday, August 6, 2012

Life’s A Beach!


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by Jenna Jaxon

Sand crunching underneath your feet, a splash of cool water, the smell of salt water and suntan lotion, hot sun and hotter bodies.  Yep, you’re in heaven.

My husband and I have vacationed at the beach literally ever since we met.  Our first trip together was to a local beach and we used to go at least three weekends every summer. We finally bought a timeshare and now we’ve had “beach week” to look forward to ever since.   He even proposed to me at the beach. J

Beaches are some of the most romantic places on earth and not only in my opinion.  I’ve asked lots of people what they think is most romantic.  Number one answer:  holding hands walking on the beach at sunset.  I think it’s the beauty of the water as the sun goes down coupled with the isolation (most people with children have left the beach by sunset).  You get the feeling of being alone together in a different world.  And that creates an intimacy you can’t find in a restaurant or a movie or a sporting event.

Life takes on a slower pace at the beach.  Couples can spend lots of time with each other sitting on a beach watching the surf lapping at their feet. Paying attention to just each other, even with other people around. Playing in the waves together allows for more contact than just holding hands that can lead to even more intimate moments.

Is it any wonder, then, that I chose to set Almost Perfect, my 1Night Stand story, on a deserted tropical island?  What more romantic setting could my characters have had to try to re-kindle their passion for one another?  The road isn’t easy, but the sand and the surf definitely play a part in bringing them together.

Excerpt from Almost Perfect:

 “I’m bored. My date still hasn’t turned up, so I thought I’d come harass you a while. I’ll tell you what.” Roger reached for the Perrier and unscrewed the cap, but didn’t offer it to her. “You show me yours, I’ll show you mine.”
“And why would I want to see yours again?” Pam’s eyes remained on the bottle resting at his hips and watched the carbonated bubbles rising to the top.
“For old time’s sake?” His eyes flashed with mischief as he tipped the sparkling water up and started to drink. She stared, her parched lips opened in outrage. Glug, glug. He made that sound on purpose. Was he going to drink the whole damned thing?
After swallowing at least a third of the contents, he came up for air. “Ah! Hits the spot every time.” He grinned. “Still can’t take a joke? Too bad. Here.” He thrust it toward her. Grabbing with both hands, she shoved the end into her mouth so quick the glass clicked against her teeth. Greedily, she sucked in and almost choked. The exquisite, light lime-flavored water rushed into her body to hydrate the parched cells. Three more guzzles and she breathed deeply, satisfied for the moment.
She pulled the lip away and wiped her hand across her chin where she had dribbled some. Holding it out to him, she noticed his slack-jawed attention riveted straight on her chest. Which meant….
“You still look fine, Pam. Mighty fine.” Her ex-husband licked his lips, his grin reaching almost ear to ear. If there weren’t still some water left in the bottle, she’d brain him with it.
He reached down and slipped off his sandals, then untied his drawstring, all the while gawking at her breasts. With one swift movement, he shucked his pants to reveal a hard, tanned body, complete with a serious erection.
She hadn’t seen that coming. Her mouth dropped open as the Perrier hit the sand. She stared at his fully aroused cock, a shiver of pure desire sparking through her before she dragged her gaze back up to his face. A low chuckle rumbled deep in his chest. “A promise is a promise. You showed me yours.” He threw her one more impish grin before taking off for the water. “You coming?”
She stared as he splashed in and dove under. His pale, rounded butt flashed her before sliding under the waves. Her heart pounded and blood sang through her veins as it had not done in years. A deep ache bloomed between her thighs, pitifully familiar; it too had lain dormant until now. The problem was it had been so long since she’d had sex. She’d be twice as horny if that were her pirate out there. At least she fought to believe it.
Roger’s head broke the surface and he flipped his hair out of his face. “Come on in. The water’s great!” She didn’t move. “I promise not to bite.”
“But I might,” she muttered, starting for the water, afraid they had the makings of a real live Blue Lagoon.

Do you find the beach most romantic or do you have other more romantic spots you prefer?  One lucky commenter will win a 1NS book of their choice. 

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29 comments:

  1. Too much sand!!! Need I say more? But with clothes on, I think beaches are hard to beat for romance. But I do like to be comfortable!!

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  2. Sand in the wrong places can certainly kill a romantic mood! LOL But with sufficient clothes--or a well placed towel or blanket--I'm ready to go anytime! Thanks for coming by, Barbara!

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  3. Growing up along the coast of California, the beach has always been a part of my life. One summer when I was 16, I only missed 3 beach days. Talk about a politically incorrect dark tan! Warm sun on oiled glistened skin brings out the naughty in all of us. Great post!

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    1. Thanks, Sheri! Wow! I can't imagine that much beach time! I have very fair skin, so I use lots of sunscreen and stay under an umbrella when not in the water. But yes, hot, oiled bodies just beg for naughty things to happen. LOL

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  4. Something about the ocean is so awe inspiring, I think the beach is a very romantic spot.

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    1. Thanks for coming by, Carin! It's that sunset! Gets you every time. :)

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  5. Only been to the rocky beaches of N. Cali a couple of times. I prefer the mts.

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    1. In the autumn I'm with you about the mountains, D'Ann. Love the beauty of the leaves, the crisp air, early snow. And you get it year-round where you live. :) Thanks, for coming by, D'Ann!

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  6. Despite being a redhead who's had some really astonishing sunburns, I love the beach. Comes from growing up in Los Angeles, so close to the so many great beaches. Like you, Jenna, my husband proposed to me on a beach. Not in LA, though, in the Bahamas. Very romantic. We were building sand castles on a nude beach. Although you wouldn't catch me on a nude beach today, I'd still be happy to build sand castles.

    Great post, my friend. Brought back some nice memories.

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    1. Thanks for sharing that romantic memory, Patricia. It sounds like a moment to cherish always. One more vote for the romance of the beach. :)

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  7. Actually, I just got back from the beach. It's too hot and too sandy to be romantic! My husband and I are avid campers ( travel trailer types). I need my own bed and bathroom. Anyway...sitting by a campfire, under the stars, and by a lake...Perfect! Romantic!

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    1. LOL Shelley! Yes, the heat can be uncomfortable--best wait for a cool evening breeze to stir the romance. Still, campfire, stars and a lake--sounds like a romantic evening to me. :)

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  8. Great post! For me it's all about the forest and the mountains...love them! Romantic and magical! :) I bought this book and am excited to read it!!

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  9. Romantic and magical indeed! But forests don't actually do it for me. Too many Grimm's fairy tales as a child, I suspect. LOL But I do get into the mountains. They can be fantastically romantic. Hope you enjoy Almost Perfect! (It is set on the beach, however. LOL)

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  10. One of the thing I love most about living where I do is walking the beach everyday.

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    1. You do have it good in that respect, Ella! Bet you take lots of romantic walks. :)

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  11. What a lovely post. Since I live so close to the beach, I think I take it for granted. Perhaps I should rethink my outlook on beaches.

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  12. Yes, you should, Melissa! LOL You might just look at it differently the next time you take a stroll there. :)Thanks for coming by!

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  13. The beaches in Missouri are pretty lame...and I've only been to the ocean with my Mom...not very romantic. Lol but they are fun to read about. I think relaxing in a hammock with your loved one is pretty romantic....you can't help but to be close and cuddle:)

    andieleah78@gmail.com

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    1. Good point, Andieleah! Hammocks can be very romantic--as long as you don't tip over. :) Thanks for coming by!

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  14. Oh, the beach, white sand, the lapping of the waves, a magnificent sunset and a gorgeous man. What more could you want?
    Bev Irwin /Kendra James

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    1. Indeed! That kind of describes Almost Perfect--except the gorgeous man is Pam's ex-husband. Could throw a monkey wrench into your plans--or not. LOL Thanks for stopping by, Bev!

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  15. I'm a country girl so I don't like the sand, salt water or how loud the waves are. Now take me camping in a secluded spot on the quiet river and I'm in love lol!

    chamblinh@gmail.com

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    1. As long as there's water of some sort--ocean, river, lake, mountain stream--I think it can't help but be romantic. :) Thanks for coming by, Heather.

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  16. Not a big fan of sand, but water does figure in a lot of my favorite romantic memories.

    drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com
    @drainbamagedgyz

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    1. I think I see a pattern here. :) And yes, sand can put a damper on things. LOL Thanks for coming by, Kathryn.

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  17. I am not much of a beach person...I burn too easy. However, I do love the cool, covered woods! Give me the shade of the forest any day.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  18. It sounds like we have a beach group, a mountains group, and a forest group. Romance is everywhere, it seems. :) Thanks for stopping by today, Mel.

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  19. We are totally NOT beach people...we are all fair-haired so sun is a no-no and the idea of sand in um, certain places, is NOT a turn on for me. We are mountain people...a hot tub! With that being said, this 1NS book sounds like a fantastic read!!

    books4me67 at ymail dot com

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