This is book 2 in DL White’s Black Diamond Romance series. While tangentially related to Beach Thing, none of the characters crossover and they each stand alone and can be read in any order.

Whew was my iPad heating up with this one. I love that White wrote about two late-40s MCs in an erotic mix of online and in person romance. She – and they – held nothing back. Vance and Athena have been regularly talking (and more!) online for nearly a year. When Vance wants to meet in person, Athena is suddenly nervous.

It’s an interesting dynamic when Van has to switch from Skype lover to courting a previously-burned Thena. I enjoyed the look into a travel agent business and nursing as White shares their daily lives. Plus the reality of what it’s like to be parents of adult children facing their own struggle of coming to terms with their parents having a life outside of them. Thena & Van’s banter especially via texting was hilarious. An extravagant visit to Pearl Hotel & Resort on Black Diamond change will change both of their lives forever.

The ending/epilogue were lovely and I hope to “see” more of them in future books. Bonus thanks to White for the impetus to book a couple’s weekend with my husband.