Xquisite
By Ruby Laska
2015
First Published
3.48
Average Rating
106
Number of Pages
Part of Series
Chelsea Ryder will give anything to protect her father's artistic legacy. But when a charismatic European dealer with vague credentials offers her a priceless masterpiece, she is shocked to discover what he demands in return…Chelsea Ryder's struggling Los Angeles art gallery gives her entrée to the city's glittering art scene. Her goal is to amass the lost works of her father, artist Marcus Ryder, who died when Chelsea was only a child. When she is introduced to Ricardo de los Santos at a party, she is both intrigued and unsettled by his smoldering gaze and bold pursuit. Despite his claim to be an international art authenticator, Chelsea can discover little about the gorgeous, intense man whose invitations seem more like demands.When Ricardo proposes to trade one of her father's works for a night of his pleasure, Chelsea fears it will unleash traumatic memories that she keeps at bay by maintaining rigid control of all of her relationships. Instead, Ricardo takes her to sensual extremes where pleasure comes from relinquishing control and true freedom is found only through submission. EDITORIAL REVIEWS:Praise for the novels of Ruby Laska:"A real page turner."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy on Black Gold"Sizzling hot.” —USA Today bestselling author Lisa Hughey on Xquisite “Sexy, steamy, hard to put down!” —Adrienne Bell, bestselling author of the Second Service series“Very well-written…very enjoyable.” Tracy Reva Books & Reviews“Drew me in…this was a great read!” - All Romance All the Time“Lovable characters…an easy read that also happens to make you laugh.” - Bits and Dits“Characters to fall in love with…beautiful story.” - Whit’s Book World“Ruby Laska is really an easy read author…her books are hard to put down.” - Best Kindle Stores
Avg Rating
3.48
Number of Ratings
29
5 STARS
14%
4 STARS
28%
3 STARS
52%
2 STARS
7%
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Author
Ruby Laska
Author · 9 books
Ruby Laska grew up in a small midwestern town, where her passions included state fairs, Vince Gill, and the local library. A recent West Coast transplant, she lives and works in Emeryville, California. When not writing, Ruby loves to explore San Francisco’s neighborhoods, stopping in at every shoe store and searching for the perfect cup of joe. Ruby is the author of: BLACK GOLD (Boomtown Boys Series) BLACK HEAT (Boomtown Boys Series) BLACK FLAME (Boomtown Boys Series) LARISSA LEARNS TO BREATHE (Cupid Island Series) MANDY MAKES HER MARK (Cupid Island Series) PLAIN JANE'S BIRTHDAY WISH (Cupid Island Series) A MAN FOR THE SUMMER ALONG FOR THE RIDE HEARTBREAK, TENNESSEE MINE 'TIL MONDAY MOUNTAIN SONG MISS BONNY'S BURIED TREASURE (Short Story)
