Passion's Liberation
Part 1 of the Liberation series
What happens when pure attraction collides with family responsibility? Simran Khan finds herself vacationing in London, looking for no-strings-attached fun. It's while out at a hot new club opening that she feels the intense, ice-blue stare of a mysterious hunk on her all night. The attraction is palpable, and it's not long before she succumbs to the pull between them. A night of sampling global playboy, Marcus Lehigh's reputable talents between the sheets was exactly what she was looking for. But to her surprise, briefly getting to know him-and that there's more to him than meets the eye-has her wondering if more than a fling is in store for them. Major doubts arise, given who he is and his reputation, so she leaves for her life back in NYC.Little does she know he may have contracted feelings for her.Preferring to keep interactions with women purely physical-and because his jet-setting lifestyle makes it easy to be that guy-Marcus Lehigh only does the single life. A not-so-traditional past also makes trusting anyone a tough pill to swallow. But something about Simran hooks him after one night. A sexy and vivacious woman, sure--his reason for pursuing her in the first place. But a woman with an unexpected flippancy for his lifestyle and fame is a refreshing take on what he's accustomed to. He finds himself needing more than the usual down-and-dirty fling. When she leaves, he follows, intrigued by what she has to offer.From London to NYC, their relationship collides headfirst with Marcus's notorious reputation and Simran's strong cultural roots, including her need to be the good Indian daughter. When all is said and done, life-altering events put their trust to the test. Is love enough to conquer all?