Tempting Desire ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance

By Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

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A Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel ~

One train journey changes their lives.

Glamorous TV host, Onome Keyamu is a hard nut to crack. She knows what she wants, so giving her heart to any man is out of the question. While sexy football coach and fitness instructor, Roman Gordon has set rules – not to mix business with pleasure.

Roman and Onome have nothing in common, or so they believe. They have no room in their lives for an emotional relationship. Will one sleepover take care of their sexual desires or will it push them into the arms of other partners?

~ From the Author of CHRISTMAS Seduction: A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance ~ 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
• Release date: Mar 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386923442

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku is a fun loving mother of two teenagers, married to her gorgeous husband and best friend who indulges her romantic habits. Writing contemporary and historical romance novels is an exciting adventure for her. Out of curiosity and belief that love conquers all, she has written several Interracial & Multicultural Romance Novels. In 2010, Stella created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels, a collection of toe-curling, intriguing, and skin-tingling romance with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages of the book. All her stories are dotted with twists and turns and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe & enchanting America. To experience and enjoy an intense emotional ride, pick up a copy of any of her novels: TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance NAUGHTY PROMISE ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance CHRISTMAS Seduction ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance IRRESISTIBLE Passion ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance "Shocking Affair" ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance GUILTY of LOVE ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance Your Christmas Gift ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance All of Me ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance "You're Mine" ~ A Sweet & Sexy Christmas Romance Enticed Forever ~ A Bad boy Romance Naked Attraction ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance INDECENT ~ WWBW Steamy Romance His Ring ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance LUST ~ A Sexy Romance Love at Christmas ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance Husband to Rent ~ Sensual Romance Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Romance Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series Book 2) Stolen Kisses (Holiday Series - Complete Set) Tempting Desire ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance Seduced Hearts ~ A BWWM Steamy Christmas Romance Forbidden Dance (Forbidden Series Book 1) ~ A BWWM Steamy Romance Red Velvet Rose (Forbidden Series Book 2) ~ A BMWW Sexy Romance Wild Whispers ~ A BWWM Sweet Romance Royal Cowries (Cowries Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance His Choice (Cowries Series Book 2) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance Stella's first historical/suspense/mystery romance, Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) will give you an insight into exotic Africa. A luxury home by the seaside is on Stella's wish list and in her spare time, she loves to swim on her back like a starfish, watch TV, go to the movies with her family and read romance novels.

Book preview

Sexy Teaser

‘Should we go then?’ Onome asked as she moved toward the front door.

Roman followed her without uttering a word.

Before she turned the knob, he pulled her flushed against his hard frame.

Her purse fell out of her hands.

‘What the heck do you think—?’ The words died in her throat when she saw the burning intensity in his narrowing eyes.

‘You sure know how to get a man’s blood boiling.’ His right hand grabbed her back side. He squeezed and pressed her body against his own.

Blazing heat coursed through her body. She moaned against his neck. Desire raged in every thread of forceful contact. His tongue caressed her neck, and she threw her head back to give him entry.

His breathing sounded laboured because she heard it over the thumping sound in her chest.

Warmth collected between her thighs.

For a brief moment, she allowed herself the luxury of his delicious assault. She spread out her legs, giving him unhindered access while she wrapped her arms around his hips and brushed her tongue along his neck, leaving a trail of bite marks.

‘What are you doing?’ he groaned.

‘This is—’

And he covered her mouth with his fiery lips.

Praise

All praise and thanks to God Almighty who gave me the talent to write, and the grace to actualize my dream.

To God Be the Glory Great Things He Has Done.

Dedication

Tempting Desire is dedicated to my best friend, Debbie Dayo Ajayi who rests in the Lord. I love you and I miss you.

Sincere gratitude

To Olivia Doghe and Mitchell Uwamwenrene my precious children who have been very patient with me, I love you so much.

And to my cherished friends, I’m grateful.

To the one who is my soul mate, who is always there for me, my gorgeous husband best friend and amazing lover, ’Sere – A massive thank you.

Author Bio

My Photo I’m Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, born and raised in Benin City, Nigeria. I now live in London, UK with my husband and two teenagers. Nothing thrills me more than to write Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels that are intriguing and captivating with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages.

My stories are dotted with unexpected twists and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe and enchanting America. If you need a novel to knock out the stress of daily living, cure you of boredom, make you laugh, keep you drooling in suspense and draw you into an intensely emotional spin, pick up one of mine to read. They have a high entertainment value.

In 2010, I created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels.

To experience an emotional ride with my characters, just cuddle up, grab a copy of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels and sail away to Pleasure Island.

I will love to hear from you.

Books by Stella

Flirty & Feisty Contemporary and Interracial Romance Novels include:

Naughty Promise

Christmas Seduction

Irresistible Passion

Shocking Affair

Guilty of Love

Your Christmas Gift

All of Me

You’re Mine

Enticed Forever

Naked Attraction

Indecent

His Ring

Forbidden Dance

Red Velvet Rose

Tempting Desire

Seduced Hearts

Lust

Stolen Kisses (Books 1 & 2)

Wild Whispers

Love at Christmas

Husband to Rent

Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1)

Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2)

The Historical & Paranormal Romance novels include:

Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1)

His Choice (Cowries Series #2)

Dear Reader,

Onome and Roman are going to pull you kicking and screaming into their mind games and power play. However hard they deny it, their attraction is glaring and leads them where they would never have imagined.

I enjoyed writing their story and I hope you come along with Onome and Roman on this thrilling journey, as they discover more about each other and make life changing decisions.

Nothing will give me more pleasure than to read your views after you have finished reading.

Please write to Stella at

[e-mail]

Love,

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Praise for Stella’s Books

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Christmas Seduction: ...I loved that the passion between the two main characters was smoking...I do have to say that once you start reading this book you won't be able to put it down. This book made my day extremely joyous.

~ Rated 5 stars by Kindle Customer

Irresistible Passion: I totally loved this story from the beginning to the end. What an exceptional read. I love a book when it ends in the book... The relationships between Jayden and Tiana was so sweet I totally feel in love with their lives. ~ Rated 5 stars by Gloria J Hill.

Shocking Affair": I loved this! ...When the chemistry is so strong between two souls, no amount of interference from those who don’t feel the same is enough to keep this pair apart. I love this book...

~ Rated 5 stars by LadyTee89

Guilty of Love – "This was a very hot and steamy tale! The interaction between the characters was so realistic...and were so unpredictable I couldn't put the book down until I finished!" ~ Rated 5 stars by nina

Your Christmas Gift – Oh what a great quick read and a sweet story! It is great from the first page to the last... I do so LOVE your books! Please keep them coming.

~ Rated 5 stars by LHill

All of Me – I adored this story... The characters were sexy, hilarious and so real! Roli was what Jermaine wanted and needed and Jermaine was the very thing Roli craved. This story had me at page 1. Thank you for this great read! 💗 ~ Rated 5 stars by Readyreader

You’re Mine – I enjoyed this book from the beginning so very much!! Meeting sassy Rachael and the very alpha Banjo was so amazing! Such a well-written story that is so unique and lovely!! Brought tears to my eyes..."

~ Rated 5 stars by Rhonda Adels

Husband to Rent – I have to say the chemistry that Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku characters have in these books, make me want to move into one of her books, so I can find my King. ~ Rated 5 stars by georgiana braham

"Enticed Forever has a great storyline and the chemistry between Theo and Aize hooked me right into their story and kept me totally enthralled until the very end!" ~ Rated 5 stars by Pat W

"In Naked Attraction...The images that play in my mind as I read about locations, foods and situations seem as if I'm watching a movie. The way she describes the characters and their chemistry is awesome.... I recommend it." ~ Rated 5 stars by ReadyReader

His Ring: "Truly loved this story. It's such a sweet love story to read!! I fell in love with Yomi and the story itself held my attention to the very end. I laughed, I cried and I loved the ending!!!" ~ Rated 5 stars by Layla Morgan

His Choice: What a beautifully written love story. A prince who has his heart set on a woman he cannot have with a very interesting twist I enjoyed so much, I could not put the book down... ~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

"Lust: This was such a wonderful story! I loved the relationship that grew between Jordan and Faye. Their relationship is put through so many 'tests'. I cried, I laughed and I didn't want to put it down."

~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

Love at Christmas: I started and finished this book today. Stella is a writer who draws you into the story and her characters. It was a pleasure to read. I couldn't wait to get to the end to see what happened. It made me feel emotional and as if Christmas was already here.

~ Rated 5 stars by Lisa Caddick

"Stolen Valentine Kiss–I enjoyed the romance story that developed from a lingering look. I loved how two hearts became one and there were moments that I was scared. Lorna and Logan are perfect for each other..."

~ Rated 5 stars by Deborah Brandon.

Kiss My Lips – What a great escape for me. Logan is an incredible guy. He is sweet, sensitive, thoughtful, everything that we would look for in a book boyfriend. This was a great read from start to finish.

~ Rated 5 stars by avid reader.

"Royal Cowries – This novel is like the movies Queenie, Roots and Shaka Zulu with a more modern way of thinking, surviving, love...within a passionate love story. Excellent!!!" ~ Rated 5 stars by T. Miles

"Forbidden Dance is a breath-taking romance novel... The reader is taken on a whirlwind affair filled with pleasure, lust, sensuality, desire and sweltering sex. A well-written, remarkable page-turning read."

~ Rated 5 stars by Vivienne Diane Neal.

"Tempting Desire, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I was hooked from the very first page. The story line was so real I could visualise each of the characters. It was as if I was watching a life movie."

~ Rated 5 stars by Amazon Customer.

"Seduced Hearts: Outstanding book! Excellent read. It's so nuanced, it sparkles. It's definitely worth reading!" ~ Rated 5 stars by Russell Mebane.

Red Velvet Rose: This novel is a masterpiece, I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the book...

~ Rated 5 stars by Itohan.

"Wild Whispers: Wild whispers is a beautiful story and...once I picked it up to read, I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end... True love as discovered by Adaora and Gary is spontaneous and not bound by time or space."

~ Rated 5stars by Gharriluc.

Sexy Teaser

Praise

Dedication

Sincere gratitude

Author Bio

Books by Stella

Praise for Stella’s Books

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

And Later

The End

Urhobo Names & Meanings

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Chapter One

Onome stepped on the train from Kings Cross to Hyde Park on Monday evening. Usually, she hitched a ride with her best friend, Debbie Marsh because she hated driving in Central London during the week. Today, she worked really late at Hush TV station, and Debbie had to leave on time.

Inside the train, commuters hung on to the overhead coloured poles to keep upright. Others leaned against the train doors. And many people pressed themselves against others to keep from falling over as the train galloped along the tracks. The air was so humid, she could hardly breathe.

Standing too close to her was a man who had his back pushing hard against her big boobs. She wore a double D bra cup size, and she was proud to flaunt her cleavage. But squeezed between a muscled man and the pole, she was really uncomfortable. At first, she breathed in and out and counted to fifteen.

When she thought she would not survive a minute longer, she cried out.

‘Excuse me. You’re squashing my breasts!’

Passengers burst out laughing. Others whistled. Every eye turned to Onome. It seemed her outrageous accusation provided a distraction for the stressed commuters. She did not bat an eyelid. Everyone stared at the man standing with his back to her. The tall, muscular man seemed to push back even more. With skin the colour of tan, he must spend ample time in the sun. In England, white skin stayed pale, except you flew out on holiday to hot destinations from time to time. There just wasn’t enough sunshine all year round to keep white skin baked like their counterpart in Africa.

Tension mounted after the laughter eased off.

His broad shoulders cut off her air supply. She glared at his back. It was a wasted frown. He did not move an inch, or glance her way. His low-cut brown hair tapered attractively down the back of his neck.

She gulped in air. But there was no relief. She balled her right fist, and nudged his back. Oh, his muscles did not yield. He must spend a good deal of time in the gym. A man who took care of his body must have great taste in women, she imagined.

‘Would that be me you’re referring to, lady in black?’ the man shot at her. He threw her a glance over his broad shoulders.

Her eyes widened. His eyes were the colour of blue sapphire. Absolutely mesmerizing. And his voice was brusque.

What an irritating description, thought Onome. ‘Perhaps, if you attempt to move slightly, I’ll be relieved. Thank you.’

‘There’s nowhere to move to,’ he replied with a shrug, while his eyes pinned her gaze. For a moment, it seemed they were the only two people in the train.

‘Give the woman some air,’ someone spoke up from the other end of the congested carriage. The man’s charitable comment was ignored by the fit-looking man pressed flat against her chest. He was several inches taller than her five feet ten inches.

‘We might as well get a room,’ she muttered.

Commuters chuckled. Feeling completely displeased by his attitude, she struggled to drag her hands upwards. She placed both hands behind his back, pushed as hard as she could, and swiftly twisted around to change position. Her effort earned her minimal comfort. At least her breasts were out of danger of being flattened.

‘Blame the damned train companies for this mess,’ consoled one commuter.

‘You’re extremely rude and annoying. Shoving and pushing on a cluttered train is unacceptable. You owe me an apology.’ His demand was crisp.

She did not spare him a glance. When she’d pushed him, he’d also changed position. Both of them now had their shoulders side by side. He had full facial hair, trimmed and asleep on his skin. Definitely a very attractive alpha male.

‘If you wanted to travel in style, this was a wrong choice, man in jeans!’ she parried.  

Another round of good-natured mirth broke out in the train.

‘That’s one lady with some spunk,’ cheered one seated commuter. ‘She’ll give any man a run for his good money.’

***

Roman Gordon was often good natured, with a sense of humour, but this glamorously dressed, cheeky woman rubbed him the wrong way. And he did not fancy being made a laughing stock on London’s overcrowded public transport.

‘Why are you so saucy?’ he queried, his tone heavy with sarcasm. He could not shake off the irritation. ‘Why any woman would set out to be so infuriating in public is puzzling.’ Before he could get an answer, the train door opened, and she stepped on the platform.

Roman took a good look at his accuser. She had attractive full breasts, he conceded. And a pretty face – oval shaped, full lips, pointed nose, long ink-black curly hair and glowing dark brown skin. Okay, her big brown eyes flashed with mischief, and she had a great figure on show in the black and yellow mini dress. But that was not the point. An African woman should have better manners. Not that he knew many African women personally.

The woman stared back at him, winked and swanked off in her black, stiletto high heeled shoes. Her flirty body language generated a rousing applause from the usually bored commuters.

Roman scowled. He was miffed. No woman had ever goaded him in public. This was a first. And it was awful.

The joke was definitely on him.

***

The moment Onome walked out of the train station, she shook her head to dislodge the image of the fine-looking man with a scowl. Turning left, she walked the short distance to her semi-detached house on Carnaby Street in Hyde Park. She breathed in the warm late August evening air. Showing up early for the group aerobics class at the gym near her home was uppermost in her mind.

She hadn’t expected to be sandwiched with so many men on the overcrowded train. The stuffy condition added to her exasperation. Why the train companies chose not to circulate cool air in the carriages especially at peak times in the summer months was baffling. It was unacceptable to pay exorbitant train fares and then travel as a tramp – without dignity.

Work was particularly hectic today. Her daily morning talk show – Onome Keyamu Show kicked off on time as usual. Followed by a series of jaw breaking meetings and brainstorming sessions. She had to stand in as a host for not one but, three shows as well.

Thirty-five minutes later, Onome strolled into the gym reception area still giggling at the memory of the glare on the guy’s face she’d shoved in the train. With a towel around her neck and a bottle of natural water in one hand, she ran up the two flights of stairs that led to the room the group used for aerobics.

The aerobics class seemed deserted. Where was everyone else? Just as she turned to walk out to the bottom floor, she saw one of the Fitness Instructors.

‘Hi Clive, where’s everybody?’

‘Hi Onome, the class has been deferred for ten minutes. Mathew, your Fitness Instructor has some domestic issues. He’s unable to come in today.’ At her sour expression he continued, ‘We’ve called in another Trainer and he’ll be here in ten minutes flat. The others are in the gym downstairs, working out.’

‘Why can’t you take the class, Clive?’

‘I’ve another class to run in a few minutes.’ He flicked his wrist to check his watch.

‘Don’t let me keep you,’ she said. Choosing to join the others downstairs, she walked to the equipment room. Looking around, she found a free treadmill. She immediately got on the machine, before some other enthusiastic user beat her to it.

But she had only been on the machine a couple of minutes, when the PA system boomed with a special announcement.

‘The stand-in instructor for the 8 p.m. aerobics class is waiting for the group upstairs. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused.’

She picked up her towel and water bottle, and filed out along with other gym users. She queued up at the back. By the time she walked into the aerobics class, everyone had taken their position.

Just then, Onome saw him – the attractive guy with the scowl on the train. She stiffened, and groaned. Not again. How could it be?

He was their Interim Trainer? With his well-toned biceps, forearms, thighs and abs displayed in his tight sportswear, she knew he had to be a gym enthusiast.

When his gaze fell on her, his angular jaw hardened, and his eyes narrowed in disapproval or was it in annoyance, she was not sure. Was he still angry at her for shoving him in the train less than an hour ago?

What a small world.

She smiled at him. But he looked past her. He did not respond to her attempt to make peace. She tilted her chin in a defiant angle.

What a jerk he was.

He switched his attention to the class. He was in complete control as he led the warm up session. He looked fetching in his all white sports trousers and sleeveless top. His lips were full and a faint pink shade. And his voice was full of authority as he guided the class. His biceps tensed and pumped out as he moved and oh, his movements were so fluid, smooth and quick.

With the women in the class listening and participating more intently than usual, she wished she hadn’t irked him earlier. It was obvious he recognized her. But he hadn’t forgiven her rudeness, and what was the other word? Oh yes, her sauciness.

The class broke into laughter. And Onome fell out of her reverie. She was the only one still standing. Everyone else was squatting. Clearly, she hadn’t been listening.

Oops!

The stand-in-trainer shot her a narrowed gaze with one eyebrow arched.

‘I’m sorry,’ she mumbled, as she squatted. How embarrassing.

‘Stay focused, Onome,’ she muttered under her breath. The man was a humourless freak. ‘Forget him,’ she consoled herself in a whisper.

Forty-five minutes later, the aerobics session came to an end. Onome sighed. It was a huge sigh of relief. Just as she made a smart exit, Sam approached her. She often chatted with Sam in the gym. Married for twenty years, Sam was a harmless acquaintance.

‘Hi Onome, you seem to have a lot on your mind today.’

‘It seems so,’ she hedged. She noticed the Trainer’s head turn in their direction when Sam called out her name. Did she notice a curl to his sexy lips?

‘Come on, get it off your chest. What’s bothering you?’ Sam asked with concern. He was always ready to give her a listening ear.

‘Oh, don’t worry, Sam. It’s nothing I can’t resolve on my own.’

He shrugged his shoulders. And they walked out of the aerobics class to the equipment room downstairs. Usually, she stayed for another twenty minutes moving from the treadmill to the exercise bike, or step ladder.

‘Hi, do you have a minute?’ The

Reviews for Tempting Desire ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance

[Tamara Thompson-Williamson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was not a bad read. Had it's interesting points