Chapter 1: Morning Erin awoke to the sunshine streaming through the slats in the window blinds. She smiled as her eyes closed again, enjoying the warmth and the memory of her dream. Her warm skin felt good against her silk baby doll nightie, knowing her panties were somewhere across the room where Luke had tossed them the night before. She was feeling cozy beneath the thick down comforter and atop the comfortable bed she’...

“How much cheese would you like on your eggs?” Luke asked as he flipped the omelet. The scent of fried onions and peppers filled the kitchen. “Do we have goat cheese? I love lots of creaminess in the morning,” Erin replied, then laughed at her own entendre as she sipped her coconut cream and Bailey’s latte at the table. Her silk robe was wrapped loosely around her slender frame. She had purchased the short kimono-style ro...

Erin was feeling a little guilty about the long weekend without the kids. She and Luke had such a good time with their leisurely morning of sleeping in, a sexy shower together, and amazing sex. Then came the long and interesting conversation over breakfast about opening their relationship. Erin was still in shock that they both felt open to the idea and enthusiastic about it; they were making the decision together and it...

Luke was enjoying his morning hike on Mount Baldy with the sunshine warming his skin and his panting breath coming in deep, regular intervals. Sweat was glistening on his forehead, arms, and legs as he steadily climbed higher on the beautiful mountain in the morning sun. There was nothing better than an Alaskan summer, and he knew that today would be one of the nicest days of the year. His thoughts were focused entirely o...

The grin on Erin’s face remained with her back to her BMW on the short drive home and through the door to her immaculately clean home empty of children for the weekend. The sunlight shone through the clean high windows, giving her a sense of warmth and joy that she could never quite explain. Luke’s truck was gone; he’d mentioned he was going hiking and would be gone for a while. Erin’s eyelids closed, and she took a deep...

Erin arose shakily from her erotic nap in the Adirondack chair. She’d lost count of how many orgasms she’d had already but knew it was a lot. She was surprised to hear voices from the front yard. She was sure that one was Luke but didn’t recognize the other voices. Female voices. She rose shakily, smiling as her dream of the redhead and the massage parlor was still fresh in her mind and playing across her vision in fleeti...

“Well, I desperately need a shower,” Luke said. “My hike was more than I expected. I’m going upstairs, I’ll join you all in a little while.” “Sounds good, Darling,” Erin said. “Take your time. By the way, I’ve had quite a day so far. I can’t wait to tell you all about it.” Luke kissed Erin on the cheek, smiled at his new neighbors Stacy and Julie, and headed upstairs. He needed some time to clear his head after his moment...

Erin, Luke, Julie, and Stacy spent the afternoon in the bedroom in various stages of undress, telling stories amid affectionate touches and smiles. Eventually, hunger won out and they headed back downstairs for an impromptu dinner of grilled burgers and zucchini roll-ups. Stacy and Julie finally said their goodbyes with hugs and laughter and returned to their homes to continue their respective unpacking. Erin flopped down...

“How is the salmon, Luke?” Erin asked as Luke came in from the backyard with a plate full of grilled zucchini. “It’s almost done, it needs just a few more minutes. How is everything else?” Luke asked. “We’re almost ready. I really hope we like Stacy’s date. She seems excited about him, but I hope we get along with him, too. I don’t know why I feel a little nervous,” Erin said. “You said they’ve been out a few times now, r...

Julie leaned back in the Adirondack chair on Erin’s back deck and closed her eyes, enjoying the warm sunshine on her face and the sounds of birds chirping in the trees. “Erin,” she sighed, “I see why you’ve lived here so long. Summer in Alaska is gorgeous.” Erin laughed. “Yes, both weeks of summer are fantastic,” she joked. “You’re right, though. Alaskans live for days like this. Just remember how this feels in February w...

“Welcome to Vietnam, Ms. Erin. How was your flight?” The young woman behind the desk smiled serenely with her palms pressed together and bowed slightly as a sign of respect and greeting. Her long black hair was pulled back in a graceful ponytail kept in place by a black ribbon. She was dressed in a satin peach-colored ao dai, the traditional Vietnamese long tunic. An English name tag that read “Jenny, Hotel Saigon” was pi...

Erin waited for Luke in a loose-fitting, lacy white sundress outside the hotel lobby under the portico. Her tan skin contrasted against the fabric. She had built a base tan before leaving home so she wouldn’t burn in the South Asian sun and for the sexy tan lines. Monica and Jenny insisted on waiting with her after checkout. They wore matching black silk ao dais this morning and were apparently unaffected by the morning h...

Erin leaned back against the warm lounge chair and sighed. The morning sun warmed her to the bone, and the fresh ocean breeze cooled her face and tussled her hair. Her tiny white bikini contrasted against her tan, smooth skin. Her legs were parted over both sides of the lounge chair, and she curled her toes in the sand. “Would you like another Mai Tai, Erin?” Luke asked from his beach chair just a few feet from Erin. “I’m...

The restaurant’s bright yellow walls looked warm and inviting in the dim lighting as Luke and Erin entered from the beach. All the windows were open to the warm evening breeze with views of the myriad of tiny fishing boats on the water, each one with a small light. The twinkling from the dozens of boat lights shimmering off the water magnified the effect and made it difficult to distinguish the starry night sky from the o...

Luke tied his running shoes on the bungalow porch to the sound of waves crashing on the beach and a light breeze in the palm trees above. He sat up, closed his eyes, and inhaled deeply through his nose, enjoying the warmth of the early morning sunrise. He was on the beach in a few steps and began jogging with the waves gently lapping at his feet. The morning heat betrayed a hot day ahead, but the early morning warmth felt...

“Mmm, that looks delicious,” Erin said as she reached across the table to poke one of Luke’s chocolate-covered bananas with her fork. “I’m so impressed with breakfast here. I would have never imagined so many sweet and savory items could go together for breakfast.” She chewed and swallowed before adding, “You have to try these Vietnamese shrimp pancakes.” “I had some yesterday. I agree, they are amazing,” Luke replied as...

Luke leaned back into the fibrous hammock and lifted his feet from the sand. He flexed his hands, which were sore from holding the kite surfing bar. His shoulders and back ached. Yet Luke couldn’t remember when he’d had so much fun. Dancing across the waves, darting back and forth parallel to the shore, and even catching some air had left him with a feeling of freedom. Work and home were far from his mind, and he was now...

Erin dipped her crab spring roll in the small white bowl of soy sauce and brought it to her mouth. “I know we just met, but we’re going to miss you guys!” Sofia smiled graciously and reached her hand across the dinner table and laid it on Erin’s arm. “Don’t worry, my love, we’ll just be gone for a few days. Remember, we’ve already been here for two weeks, and you have just arrived. These two seats on the excursion to Angk...

“Wow, Luke, this view is amazing! It feels like our own private stadium!” Erin said over her shoulder as she leaned out over the waist-high glass barrier separating her from the field far below. “I can see the football players perfectly; this will be so much better than watching the game on television!” “Except we won’t have commercials,” Luke responded, helping himself to a bacon-wrapped date from the mini-buffet in the...

Luke turned the page of Charles Dickens and tried to pay attention to the plot. He already re-read the same page a few times trying to keep his concentration away from Erin, who was naked in the bathtub in the next room. “How are you doing in there?” Luke asked for the third time. “Do you need any help? Would you like me to rub your shoulders while you’re in there?” Luke asked with hopes of a glimpse at Erin’s sexy body w...