ANNIK'S STORY
PANDORA TALES BOOK 3
BY
K.D. MCLEAN
Annik’s Story
The Tales of Pandora, #3
In the
legend of Pandora, when she opened the box, sickness, despair and evil were
unleashed upon the world.
Overwhelmed
by her mother’s medical bills, grad student Annik Dandridge had sex for money.
That one decision led to her becoming an Escort or in her own words “a whore”.
Using her intelligence she leverages her exotic good looks, becoming the most
sought after Escort in her city. Having sex for money pays extremely well. In
selling her body, Annik despairs of ever finding someone to love her.
Tom Evans,
her best client never got that memo. Despite having loved Annik from the first
moment he hired her, he knows there’s too big an age gap. Annik fully
understands that nothing permanent could ever result from a successful
businessman and a prostitute.
There’s more
to the Pandora legend-hope. Is hope enough to fulfill their impossible dreams?
But evil is
powerful. Paul Lester personifies it. He has killed many women, just because he
likes to. He has plans for the one whore who escaped. On the night Annik’s
greatest joy, he puts his plans in motion.
The Story of
Annik, the final tale of Pandora’s.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE TALES OF PANDORA SERIES
SOLDIER BOY
The Tales of Pandora, #2
When ‘That
Guy’, comes along, it doesn’t mean you’re ready. When ‘That Guy’ comes along,
he can scramble your mind.
NANCY BARTON, M.D. is 39. She’s single, and… used to it. Training to become a doctor didn’t allow for entanglements. She deferred. Which became reserve. Which hardened after her one relationship dwindled to its end.
Now they call her ‘Ice Queen’. Which is a laugh. ‘Doctor Ice Queen’ relishes intense passion. She is known as ‘Mistress Nancy’, a respected Dominatrix at the adult club PANDORA’S. Her two lives never touch, though. Both lives are kept private.
It’s not perfect. What is, anyway? She rarely longs for the what will never be’s- the picket fence, the star struck love… hell, she’s too old for kids anyway.
It’s fine.
So what do you do when ‘That Guy’ walks into your life?
‘That Guy’, that TERRY CARPENTER. That war vet. Mind scrambling cute, dammit. With his own cravings and qualities that fit into yours like the solution to a jigsaw puzzle. Starry eyed over you despite your efforts to keep him at arm’s length.
What the hell do you do when such a man walks into your life?
And drops to his knees?
NANCY BARTON, M.D. is 39. She’s single, and… used to it. Training to become a doctor didn’t allow for entanglements. She deferred. Which became reserve. Which hardened after her one relationship dwindled to its end.
Now they call her ‘Ice Queen’. Which is a laugh. ‘Doctor Ice Queen’ relishes intense passion. She is known as ‘Mistress Nancy’, a respected Dominatrix at the adult club PANDORA’S. Her two lives never touch, though. Both lives are kept private.
It’s not perfect. What is, anyway? She rarely longs for the what will never be’s- the picket fence, the star struck love… hell, she’s too old for kids anyway.
It’s fine.
So what do you do when ‘That Guy’ walks into your life?
‘That Guy’, that TERRY CARPENTER. That war vet. Mind scrambling cute, dammit. With his own cravings and qualities that fit into yours like the solution to a jigsaw puzzle. Starry eyed over you despite your efforts to keep him at arm’s length.
What the hell do you do when such a man walks into your life?
And drops to his knees?
THE STORY OF RACHEL
The Tales of Pandora, #1
Rachel
Collins is praying. And not for world peace. Thirty six years old and single,
her prayer is self-centered. "Kill me now, Lord," she pleads during
her latest attempt to meet Mr. Right via the internet.
She’s not hoping for a billionaire or even a millionaire, just a guy who can strike a spark to her tinder! Is she asking too much? She's a great gal! Just ask her parents! She might be a bit naive about some things, but capable enough- she's a correspondent for a major magazine, after all. So there!
On assignment she meets Michael, 42 years old, also a writer. The attraction is immediate and intense. Rachel, who sees vanilla as only a baking ingredient, enchants him. Michael can whip up some pretty hot delights himself, outside of the kitchen. He introduces a curious Rachel to powerful experiences of sensuality. Her sense of propriety engages in a running battle with her now sparked desires.
Michael is an excellent cook and knows how to turn up the heat. Sampling the flavors offered, Rachel experiences humorous hiccups. On a date, Michael ramps up the risque, resulting in a memorable skirt swirling salsa dance. Rachel's "What the hell, I ain't getting any younger" attitude spurs Michael to take her to the exclusive, adults only club Pandora's. Here, Rachel witnesses even more variations of earthly delights, and begins a lifelong friendship with another guest.
Michael is a realist, convinced that within 90 days, his affair with Rachel will be but another painful memory of loss. He is neither willing nor able to yell 'Geronimo' and fall for her. He can't, and that's that.
Maybe he should just get a damn dog.
This modern, urban, grown up love story is a recipe –three cups romance and one cup of slapdash humor. Blend in spices of eroticism, and beat until smooth.
She’s not hoping for a billionaire or even a millionaire, just a guy who can strike a spark to her tinder! Is she asking too much? She's a great gal! Just ask her parents! She might be a bit naive about some things, but capable enough- she's a correspondent for a major magazine, after all. So there!
On assignment she meets Michael, 42 years old, also a writer. The attraction is immediate and intense. Rachel, who sees vanilla as only a baking ingredient, enchants him. Michael can whip up some pretty hot delights himself, outside of the kitchen. He introduces a curious Rachel to powerful experiences of sensuality. Her sense of propriety engages in a running battle with her now sparked desires.
Michael is an excellent cook and knows how to turn up the heat. Sampling the flavors offered, Rachel experiences humorous hiccups. On a date, Michael ramps up the risque, resulting in a memorable skirt swirling salsa dance. Rachel's "What the hell, I ain't getting any younger" attitude spurs Michael to take her to the exclusive, adults only club Pandora's. Here, Rachel witnesses even more variations of earthly delights, and begins a lifelong friendship with another guest.
Michael is a realist, convinced that within 90 days, his affair with Rachel will be but another painful memory of loss. He is neither willing nor able to yell 'Geronimo' and fall for her. He can't, and that's that.
Maybe he should just get a damn dog.
This modern, urban, grown up love story is a recipe –three cups romance and one cup of slapdash humor. Blend in spices of eroticism, and beat until smooth.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KD McLean
was born in a dark time- it was 2:00 AM, but with grit and determination, she
persevered until the light came. And we haven't been able to get rid of her
since.
Having
experienced a husband who, as Rachel's ex did- 'drift' led Michelle to internet
dating. Of course that was well after the voodoo dolls were put away. She
reeled in her share of eels and carp in the Plenty of Fish pond.
Like Rachel,
KD is enjoying her own happy ever after with a intelligent and handsome man-
who keeps hiding her eyeglasses so he can stay handsome.
Being
single, without a billionaire boyfriend was tough. She's got the guy, and buys
Lottery tickets- half a loaf and all that, you see?
The Story of
Rachel is her first novel. The topic was inspired by some book she picked up
somewhere. It was a wonderful book- the woman who wrote it might make some
money, Michelle hopes.
Sensuality
and laughter are two qualities that make life a blessing. There are many
others, of course, but the most important gift of life- love- is deeply
enhanced by these two endowments.
She's not
saying a word about her research for this novel. Nope. Not a damn word. Kids
and grandchildren… need we say more?
Life is
good. Life is a gift. KD knows this.
Author Links:
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- www.facebook.com/kd.mclean.77
Twitter -
twitter.com/KatieMcLean18
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6620814.K_D_Mclean
TOUR GIVEAWAY:
K.D. McLean is giving away THREE (3) eBooks from the series (winners choice of which book they'd like).
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