Intimate Fantasy

His fantasy When an accident puts firefighter Tony Moretti permanently on desk duty, all he wants is a chance to be a hero one last time. And at Fantasies Inc., he gets to be a real one! Each night, he dons a disguise and patrols the island, rescuing unsuspecting guests from dangerous situations. But when he saves sexy Kyra Cartright, he has the feeling that he's the one who's in over his head Her fantasy Kyra Cartright wants to have an adventure-a sexual adventure. After putting her life on hold to look after her family, Kyra's ready for a fantasy. And she definitely gets one! One whole week of steamy, sultry nights spent in the arms of a daring stranger, and lazy, decadent days falling for a sexy, mysterious guest. Kyra's losing her heart--to both men! Only she never dreams they're one and the same... [3rd in the Fantasies Inc. series]

With the family Texas radio station chain in jeopardy due to her father's failing health, Kyra Cartwright will sacrifice her life to save the empire. This is nothing new to Kyra who has given up her wants and desires for that of her father and brother ever since her mom died when she was ten. Now, Kyra plans to marry wealthy media mogul Harold Stovall though she does not love him. However, before her final sacrifice, Kyra comes to the Florida Keys to live her life long fantasy at Fantasy, Inc. Retired on a disability, former firefighter Anthony Michael Moretti's wants to escape, albeit even for a short time, from his feelings of hopeless helplessness. To do so he comes to Fantasy, Inc. Every evening, Michael wears a mask so that he can perform daring rescues, especially concentrating on saving Kyra. She finds herself liking Tony, but desiring Michael but knowing that Harold is her final destiny in spite of falling in love with "two men". The third book of the Fantasies, Inc. series, INTIMATE FANTASY, is simply fantastic. The story line is entertaining and loaded with romance and dilemmas. The characters seem genuine and readers root for Anthony-Michael and Kyra to ride off into the sunset together. Julie Kenner keeps the quality bar high and places the pressure for book four squarely on the capable shoulders of Janelle Denison.Harriet Klausner

In an effort to save her family's business, Kyra Cartright has decided to accept a proposal of marriage to a business acquaintance for whom she has feelings but not of the toe-tingling variety. Before she tells him "Yes," she decides to indulge in one final breakaway weekend on Intimate Fantasy Island--never realizing that her wildest fantasies were about to change her life forever. Tony Moretti made his livelihood saving other peoples' lives. But in the space of one afternoon, he lost not only his life's work, but also his health and self-confidence. Scarred and in pain, he accepts his friend's offer of R & R at Intimate Fantasy island before settling down to life without the thrills he'd become used to. By day, he lounged around the pool, but by night he morphed into the mysterious Michael, an unidentified man who traveled in the shadows and rescued those who had gotten into trouble. And one of those is Kyra. Kyra finds reality far better than her fantasy in the arms of Michael, a man with masterful bedroom skills. And by day, she finds a wonderful friend in Tony, a man whose scars are overlooked in favor of that special `something' about him that draws her closer and closer. Afraid the truth will ruin all he's accomplished so far, Tony holds back and doesn't tell Kyra of his alter ego. A boating excursion turns deadly, prompting questions and revelations and, for Tony, the point where he must decide to risk it all and tell Kyra the truth. Julie Kenner creates a tender and passionate love story with two very real people, each faced with life-altering events, in a story line that is both credible and heart tugging. My heart melted for Tony, whose life of a firefighter has gone from the heroic to the mundane as he contemplates a desk job and can't quite handle it. Kyra is just what he needed to gain back his self-confidence and zest for life. She saw past the scars and the pain to the real man inside. A man who *does* make her toes curl!

This is part of the Fantasies, Inc. continuity series, and it's a winner! The hero, Tony, is at once both vulnerable and strong. After a debilitating injury, he wants to return to the role of a hero (he was a firefighter), and goes to Fantasies, Inc, to be able to be a hero once more. At night he's in disguise, the dashing rescuer of the island, and the man of Kyra's fantasies.Watch out for this one. It's a hot read!!!

Harlequin Temptation has a tantalizing miniseries called Fantasies, Inc. Merrilee Schaefer-Weston lives vicariously through the happiness of others. For a hefty fee, she brings guests to Fantasies, Inc, a cluster of four, lush, paradise resorts off the Florida Keys. A stickler about client confidentiality, Merrilee offers people's deepest, most private secrets and desires. At the end of their fantasy, guests have a choice of walking away and continuing as they were before, or accepting a risk that changes their lives. The third novel of this miniseries by Julie Kenner is named for the island INTIMATE FANTASY. Kyra Cartwright wants one fling before she saves the family business by accepting the marriage proposal of Harold Stovall, President and Chairman of United Media Corporation. Without Harold, Kyra will lose everything. Never mind he doesn't make her tingle or set her libido on edge. She's always done the right thing and marriage will be no exception, but before she commits, she's going to have one wild week. She wants passion: "weak-kneed, heart-pounding, scream-inducing passion." In one week, she'll create enough memories to last a lifetime. When she finds that passion with a mysterious hero who wears an eye patch, the question remains as to whether she'll risk living her fantasy with a complete stranger. And when she meets Tony, Kyra findsa herself torn between the fantasy and reality.Anthony Michael Moretti made a career of being a hero until a burning building caused permanent scarring and a life-long back injury. During the night, with the protection of the dark and the name Michael, he feels almost whole again, prowling Intimate Fantasy Island. Opportunities like saving people from drowning, wearing his disguise, gives him the feeling of being needed. But during the daylight hours, as Tony, he still feels isolated by his scars. Until he meets Kyra.Julie Kenner has yet to write a romance I haven't enjoyed...thoroughly. INTIMATE FANTASY proves my fandom once again. We've all fantasized about that sexy, dark, mysterious stranger who provides a provocative night of play. Kenner uses that classic fantasy for her own purpose, creating mind candy of the best flavor. But rather than just providing shallow characters, Kenner creates real people, with the weaknesses and the fears we all share. I find it refreshing that the hero has a bad back--that fact lends the story an air of credibility that makes it all the better. Very highly recommended!