Title: Wicked Sunshine
Series: A Rush Enterprises Novel
Author: Justine Winter
Genre: NA Romantic Comedy
Published: October 30, 2015
Billionaire. Philanthropist. Manwhore.
Grayson Rush is a title sandwich that everyone’s trying to snack on, but when it comes to women he has rules that he’s been implementing for the past eight years of his twenty-seven year-old life.
1. Condoms are sacred.
2. Never hook up with an employee.
3. No double dipping.
He likes his women fresh and their names forgotten, thrown in the bin along with their dignity. He’ll profess to being a deity of sex, that his precious Excalibur is the source of all gratification. And the media will attest to that. Satisfaction is his specialty. Pleasure is his mission.
But like all great heroes of history’s legends, he claims a weakness resonates in his rickety, tattered heart. The premise of more is his Kryptonite. The word alone invokes an instant BD: Boner Destroyer.
Why is it, then, when smart-mouthed, twenty-three year-old Maya Kennedy comes waltzing in his office, pitching her creative designer services, that he’s suddenly eager to rebel against his own foundations?
When his wise younger sister, and best friend conspire against him, he realises that chasing Maya might be just what he needs despite his reservations on romance. Love is a bitch, and her name is Sabrina.
Stepping out of his cob-webbed past, he’s determined to keep the dust from tainting his future.
Can a womanizing Manwhore change his ways, or is Gentleman a title too unattainable?
“Wicked Sunshine is a laugh out loud erotic novel that will blow your mind on the number of different ways one can say the word penis! If you are looking for sexy steam humor well Justine hit the nail on the head with this one!”~ Ena Burnette Enticing Journey Book Promotions/Swoon Worthy Books”
“I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. Every part of this story was completely amazing. This book was funny, sexy, intense, passionate, naughty, and oh so very tempting. This book will make you laugh really hard. This book will make you blush something fierce. This book will warm your heart and make you smile. You will swoon and definitely fall in love. And by the end, you will want so much more.” ~ 5 Star Renee Entress’ Book Blog
“It was sexy, thrilling, with laugh out loud moments throughout. It was a pleasure to read, as always Justine Winter” ~ 5 Star Goodreads Reviewer
Grayson Rush
Mr.
Rush’s secretary gives
me the all
clear, motioning that
he’s ready to
see me. I follow the
older woman, ducking
into the mogul’s
large, modern, excellent-views office.
We shake hands,
his grip is
firm, controlling, and I
take my seat
opposite his desk.
I clear my
throat, press the
Dictaphone app on
my phone, and
get started.
Interviewer: Mr. Rush, thank you
for scheduling me in today.
To get started,
why don’t you
tell us something about
yourself?
Grayson: You mean
something everyone doesn’t
know already? Come
on, there’s a
segment about me
every two damn
minutes. For the
record, this suit
is charcoal ink
not dusty grey,
you know, for
all your fashion-conscious readers
that are just
chomping at the
bit to find
out what I
wore today.
Interviewer: Touché. Noted.
[I smile,
liking his directness]
You’re no stranger
to having your
life quoted on
a daily basis.
Does it get
tiring?
Grayson: Are you
asking me if
I want more
privacy? [he rolls his eyes,
zeroing his gaze
on me] It’s
a bit late
for that now,
isn’t it? So,
why don’t we
cut to the
chase and you
ask me what
you really want
to know?
Interviewer: [I shrug]
Maya Kennedy. What’s
so special about
this girl? Everyone
knows you’re a
once-only kind of
guy - we
have your conquests
listed in our
weekly feature.
Grayson: I’ve noticed,
yet it doesn’t
deter the women.
[He smiles devilishly,
eyes twinkle] Maya
Kennedy? She’s the
kind of woman
you adjust your
traditions for.
Interviewer: Does that
bother you? Changing
your ways for
a woman?
Grayson: [He scoffs,
shaking his head]
I developed my
ways because of a
woman. I’m not
some archaic thinking
man that believes
women aren’t his
equal. Anything is
possible when you
think it’s worth
it. Besides, I’m a man
that takes plenty
of risks in
the business world,
now I’m broadening
my spectrum.
Interviewer: Interesting. Should
I dare suggest
you’re putting yourself
off the market?
Grayson: Print what
you like, what
I say tends
to be morphed
into whatever you think the
public wants to
hear anyway. [Calculatingly he folds his hands on the large
desk, leaning forward]
Did you really
think I’d give
you exactly what
you wanted to
know? [His lips
raise into a
half smile]
Interviewer: Actually, I’d
be sorely disappointed
if you did.
Your reputation proceeds
you. Everyone knows
you have a
love/hate relationship with
the media. We’re
a necessity when
it suits you. The same
can be said
of your hook-ups,
yes?
Grayson: [His smile
never wavers] When
you run an
empire there’s only
so much time
left in the
day for other
activities. I didn’t
realise it was
a crime that
women willingly fall
in my bed.
Interviewer: But not
anymore?
Grayson: Are you
trying to catch
me out? Get
me to say
something I’ll later
regret? [He tuts]
I’m not a
sucker, darling. You’ll
have to try
harder than that.
Interviewer: Are you
a man capable
of love?
Grayson: [He ponders
yet a smirk
never leaves his
face] Yes, but
what you really
mean to ask is
am
I a gentleman?
Interviewer: [Without meaning,
I lean forward,
eager] Are you?
Grayson: For that
you’ll have to
wait and see.
The
interview is cut
short when his
secretary interjects, his
presence is demanded
at another meeting.
I say my
goodbyes, and walk
away, feeling more
dazzled than I
want to admit. Even
when arrogant, Grayson
Rush is a swoonworthy specimen
of a man.
©Copyright.
Justine Winter. 2015.
Review
This is the first book I read by Justine Winter and I have to say that I'm a fan.
Grayson Rush and his witty, sexy and wicked personality won me over.
I always enjoy a manwhore story and Grayson didn't disappoint, but every manwhore needs to have a strong female lead and Maya definitely gave Mr. Rush a run for his millions. I adored Maya, she didn't make it easy for Grayson, showing him that she was different form the pliant girls he was used to handling.
The story has a great flow and it is one of those that the reader will devour in one seating, keeping us entertained and guessing what will happen next. While the story has its funny and airy parts there is also the angst, AKA Justine, that comes to hunt Grayson from his past. She spiced things up for the main characters and not in a good way.
One more thing I enjoyed about this book was the change that occurred in Grayson, the fact that it was over the course of the story and not overnight added another positive note to it. Worth mentioning are the fantastic secondary characters that were thrown in the mix, adding a fun note to this already vivid tale.
If you're looking for a swoon worthy, sensual male lead with a strong counterpart, this is definitely the story you've been waiting for.
Grab some wine, get comfy on your favorite chair and let Mr. Rush do the talking.
I push her into the elevator, insert my key, and press the button for penthouse. I trap her in the corner, my impressive frame squashes her against the walls. “Yes, sunshine. We’re going to have a lot of fun.”
Electricity crackles between us, conducting heat inside the steel box. Sparks fly, ricocheting around us as our passion sizzles - and I haven’t even touched her yet. It’s all in her eyes.
Heat. Intensity. Excitement. Anticipation.
She’s pulling on my neck before I have time to initiate, crushing my lips with a delectable force. I taste whiskey as her tongue finds mine; she’s burning my chest with her fiery cocktail.
And still I want more. Her kisses are oxygen I’ve come to depend upon. Every last one matters.
She’s arching into me; I can feel the hardened points of her nipples rubbing against my t-shirt, and it’s like crack to my cock. One more lethal injection of her wildness, and I’ll succumb to her entirely. There’ll be nothing left of Grayson Rush.
I will become hers. The intelligent mind locked within my skull will disintegrate. I am encompassed by her possession.
Her willing slave.
She’s changing me with each caress, ruining my chances at wanting anyone else. This is her wily magic, casting me under a sappy spell. I’m barely recognising myself in this steel trap. She’s got me hooked.
When the doors ping open a rush of air clears the haze, reminding me that I’m the one in charge. I carry the balls.
Oh, Christ. Please let me be the one with the balls. Don’t let this be one terrible transvestite misfortune. I’m not anti-tranny, I’m just not one to swing with titties and testes at the same time.
Call me old fashioned, but I like pussy.
Grayson Rush
Robbie Amell or Ryan Guzman?
Who would you pick?
Maya Kennedy
Sophia Bush, Emma Stone or Ashley Greene?
Who would you pick?
Cameron
Grant Gustin or Steven R McQueen?
Who would you pick?
Clara Rush
Jennifer Aniston or Kate Winslet?
Who would you pick?
Layla Rush
Nina Dobrev
Would you pick someone else?
Logan
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Would you pick someone else?
Sabrina
Hayden Panettiere
Would you pick someone else?
I’ve always lived a life based on my imagination, from hopeless dreams of romance to concocting alternate realities involving supernaturals. I’m completely fascinated with anything hero-related, and often speculate which superpower I’d possess. I haven’t settled on one yet. I was born in England, and currently reside in Wales, UK. I love to write, and most days you’ll find me happily tapping away at the computer whilst in my pyjama-clad bubble. I also spend my time reading, and if that isn’t enough I’m often in the kitchen baking up a treat.
Thank you so much for posting & reviewing! I'm thrilled Grayson captivated your attention for an entertaining evening! <3
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