Natural Passion

Bare more than your body at Au Naturel! Eve runs a nudist resort. Or as they prefer to say naturist. You might assume this means that this novel will be all about the sex. But sex isn't what being a naturist is about. She simply hosts people who enjoy a life free of clothes on her lovely property where they can enjoy nature and fun activities with others who share their clothes-free life. And she gets to explore her true passion, photography, even if her primary subject these days is her naturists. Little does Eve expect the change coming to her life with the arrival of her newest guest, Valentim or Val. It starts with an unexpected disaster when a leak springs in the room reserved for Val and Eve is forced to host her coming guest in the spare room in her house since the town is booked because of Pioneer Days in town. She has no idea if Valentim is young or old. So when he arrives a bit early and she finds herself greeting a man who looks like a god, she finds herself a wee bit overcome. Val is attracted to Eve from the minute they meet. And is a touch disappointed to discover their hostess doesn't partake of the naturist lifestyle herself. I loved this book. We meet a variety of people (who I assume we'll see more of in the subsequent books). They are like one big family. They watch out for each other and Eve. There is a touch of drama. Lots of heat between Eve & Val. Humor. (Bug spray is your friend.) Eve finds herself growing through her interactions with Val. Both of them discover things about themselves. And neither thought they wanted more than to scratch an itch. I can't wait to read the next books. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

★ Just could not say no to this infamous “hot mess” ★ —>>> It would take a lot for Eve Holt to remain completely immune to this infamous sports star, a “hot mess” of a guy named Val Silva when he showed up for a two-week stay at her Au Naturel Naturist Resort, but it would have been indeed difficult to deny her own body’s clamoring for that perfect male (and VERY much naked) specimen, especially when he was staying with her while his original room was being repaired for water damage…and making it clear to her that he was interested in doing more with her than just taking in what the resort has to offer. We get a front seat to Eve’s resistance gradually breaking down and her finally taking a chance with this guy and with her heart, which eventually sets her free from self constraints along the way. Loved the sense of family, both real and adopted, on this resort and how they all rally behind her in her times of need. Looking forward to Ollie’s story as well, now that I got a little taste of what is to come at the end of this story ;-D

Great story and a fresh storyline. She owns a nudist resort and he’s a guest. Great friends and family provide a nice backdrop. Good story development with two people who have obvious chemistry. I like the slow buildup, the introduction to other characters that I expect we’ll see in future books and the realistic timing. The characters feel real—they have baggage and hope. There are definitely some laugh out loud moments and you can feel the relationship develop and grow. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).