Hi everyone,
Today I’m sharing a look back at the making of my historical/fantasy romance, A Most Intriguing Temptation. This book is the second story in the Royal Desires trilogy that began with A Most Unusual Princess and ends with A Most Unfortunate Prince.
Together, they make up a fun series, but each story stands alone as a separate read. Why? Because when I wrote A Most Unusual Princess, I never knew I was writing a trilogy.
A Most Intriguing Temptation focuses on the theme of fidelity. Our headstrong Princess Elara wants to test Dalton’s loyalty, so she masquerades as Oonish, a sultry kharim girl in a pleasure palace. She teases and tempts Dalton at every turn and thinks her game is all in fun—until she gets in over her head and lands in big trouble.
I enjoyed taking Elara out of her element and giving her new experiences. I also got to show a different side to Dalton’s character as he (and readers) learn about his weaknesses and desires. He loves Elara, and yet, Oonish is tempting… This unique storyline was an interesting way to showcase Dalton and Elara’s relationship, discuss their views on trust, and see how they interact and respond to challenges in their lives.
A Most Intriguing Temptation was fun to write. It has a little bit of everything: adventure, humor, sizzling love scenes, an element of danger, and even a drop of sadness. This book also introduces readers to Elara’s charming, wiseass “bad-boy” brother, Prince Allan.
When readers ask me if I ever have characters who want to “run away” with a story, I always point to Allan. By the end of A Most Intriguing Temptation, I knew Allan needed his own story, and so A Most Unfortunate Prince was born! I’ll be sharing more about him in my next blog.
Here’s the book summary and a brief excerpt:
A Most
Intriguing Temptation
After only four months of marriage to Princess
Elara, Prince Dalton is sent to Emperor Salizar’s pleasure palace on business.
Not wanting to be left behind, Elara risks her personal safety and sneaks along
on the trip.
Aided by her mischievous brother, Prince Allan, she
disguises herself as one of Salizar’s sultry kharim women and decides to test Dalton’s loyalty. Masquerading as
Oonish, Elara goes out of her way to tempt Dalton at every turn. Despite
Dalton’s resolve to resist the indulgent girls, he finds himself falling under
the spell of the mysterious Oonish.
After nearly giving in to temptation, Dalton
discovers Elara’s trickery and turns the tables on her, making her into his
submissive playmate. Their fun and games are quickly shattered when Emperor
Salizar learns about Elara’s deception. He holds the royals prisoner and
condemns Elara to a fate worse than death.
Can Dalton save Elara before it’s too late, or will
her prank bring about the end of their love?
Bonus!
This book includes a sneak peek at the third book in the “Royal Desires” series: A Most
Unfortunate Prince.
The
Excerpt:
Elara
dipped the soap into the water and lathered Dalton’s wide back. She took her
time and trailed her hands over his hard muscles. She loved stroking his thick
chest and broad shoulders after lovemaking. Sometimes just looking at his nude
body made her eager for him.
“You
are very strong, Your Highness, with many big muscles.”
He
chuckled. “I train hard to stay in good condition.”
She
massaged his back. “I shall give you a good rub. It will drain the tension out
of you and make you feel good.” She kneaded a knot in his neck, and he moaned.
“That
feels good. You have very skilled hands.”
“All
the better to give you pleasures. You’re so stiff.” She started lathering his
chest.
He
groaned and leaned back against her.
If
she got him to relax, she could work her magic on him. “I am happy you kept me,
Your Highness. I promise not to disappoint you. I will make your stay here most
pleasurable,” she said as she trailed her soapy hand across his flat stomach…
***
Order A Most
Intriguing Temptation here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Intriguing-Temptation-Historical-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B01D8P8604
Other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/47kkvj
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reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-most-intriguing-temptation
Catch up on Book 1, A Most Unusual Princess, here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Unusual-Princess-Historical-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B01CBX43D8
Other
platforms: https://books2read.com/u/me00L9
Read
reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-most-unusual-princess
Don’t miss Book 3, A Most Unfortunate Prince:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Unfortunate-Prince-Historical-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B01DMBYJ6E
All other
platforms: https://books2read.com/u/3yPPM6
Read
reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-most-unfortunate-prince
I hope you enjoyed
this look at the second book in the series. I’ll be writing about the last book
in the trilogy in a future blog.
I welcome questions
and comments from readers. If you’ve read the series, I’d love to know what
your favorite book (or scene) was. You can contact me via the form on my site.
Happy Reading,
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 8 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories.
In August 2024, Kelli released Surreal
Escapes, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and
does—happen in this anthology.
Kelli released her fourth gay romance, A
Thousand Summer Secrets, in April 2024. This tender contemporary
romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while
seeking love and acceptance.
She published The Route 9 Killer, a
mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in May 2023.
Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins
and visit her
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