Charlotte Mannon and her best friend Eleanor Blake want their kids together. Mari and Graham always loved each other, they just didn't have the sense to keep life from getting in their way. A surprise meet up on the Sunset Destiny cruise ship is the plan and it goes off without a hitch.
Mari is upset that she might have to ditch 'the seduction' until she realizes that seducing Graham would be even better than seducing a stranger. She wants one night but with the help of two matchmaking old women and Graham's daughter Sarah - who really wants Mari to be her mommy - she just might get a lifetime of happiness. Will they rediscover the love they once had while exploring a passion they've never known, or will they end things for good this time.
Meet the entire Mannon and Blake families and fall in love with a new kind of romance. Real characters, real situations. Extraordinary passion. True love. An Adult Romance with family, drama, comedy, sex, tragedy and most of all love. (May not be suitable for all readers - adult content)
CHARACTER BIOS:
CRUISE DATE: July 2011
HEROINE
Full Name: Marjorie Eileen Mannon
Age: 26 in book turned 29 in 2013
Birthday: October 3, 1984
Occupation: Nurse (Emergency Room)
Children: Sarah Blake (adopted) b. September 9, 2003
Height: 5'5"
Hair/Eye Color: Brown/Green
History: Mari and Graham were said to have been born to love each other. The first time Graham saw her when he was two years old and she was a newborn, he kissed her and vowed to protect her. They grew up as best friends. They also gave the word flirting a whole new meaning throughout their teen years. Eventually though, Lisa Gilbert got in the way as well as many instances of normal, everyday life.
They married for convenience to get Sarah back from her mother and unscrupulous uncle. They succeeded and stayed married just because it was easier than getting an annulment. At their usual Tuesday night dinner at Isabella's restaurant, Mari let it slip that she loved him and he called things off. They were about to get their marriage of convenience annulled when the cruise (and Charlotte and Eleanor) brought them back together. They consummated their relationship on their first wedding anniversary. Mari was a virgin, but Graham wasn't. It may shock you when you find out who he lost his virginity to. But to do that, you have to read Virgin Voyage!!!! :)
HERO
Full Name: Graham Marshall Blake
Age: 28 in book, turned 31 in 2013
Birthday: September 19, 1982
Occupation: in book - Firefighter/Paramedic/Head of Desert Rescue Team after book- Head of emergency services
Children: Sarah Blake (w/Lisa Gilbert - adopted by Mari). b. September 9, 2003
Height: 6'5"
Hair/Eye Color: Black/Brown
History: Graham has always felt something special for Marjorie, even when they first met at two years and two weeks of age. She was his best friend growing up, they were rarely apart. He had a huge crush on Mari as they grew older and flirted endlessly with her, hoping that the feelings were mutual. Eventually life, and Mari's best friend Lisa got in the way and he figured she would be better off without him. And then, when his daughter was in danger and he had no one to turn to, to help save her, Mari came to the rescue. They married for convenience and saved his daughter from a horrible fate. But when Mari confessed her love, he had to cut the ties.
He made a vow, after the fiasco with his ex wife and the loss of two people close to him, that he would never love or trust again. His vow shattered into a million pieces when the only girl he'd ever truly loved seduced him on board the Sunset Destiny cruise ship. Find out how all that seduction stuff went down and got him the only virgin bride he'd ever wanted, in Virgin Voyage!!!
This is how I envision Mari and Graham - Jensen Ackles and Jillian Murray!
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Birthday: September 19, 1982
Occupation: in book - Firefighter/Paramedic/Head of Desert Rescue Team after book- Head of emergency services
Children: Sarah Blake (w/Lisa Gilbert - adopted by Mari). b. September 9, 2003
Height: 6'5"
Hair/Eye Color: Black/Brown
History: Graham has always felt something special for Marjorie, even when they first met at two years and two weeks of age. She was his best friend growing up, they were rarely apart. He had a huge crush on Mari as they grew older and flirted endlessly with her, hoping that the feelings were mutual. Eventually life, and Mari's best friend Lisa got in the way and he figured she would be better off without him. And then, when his daughter was in danger and he had no one to turn to, to help save her, Mari came to the rescue. They married for convenience and saved his daughter from a horrible fate. But when Mari confessed her love, he had to cut the ties.
He made a vow, after the fiasco with his ex wife and the loss of two people close to him, that he would never love or trust again. His vow shattered into a million pieces when the only girl he'd ever truly loved seduced him on board the Sunset Destiny cruise ship. Find out how all that seduction stuff went down and got him the only virgin bride he'd ever wanted, in Virgin Voyage!!!
This is how I envision Mari and Graham - Jensen Ackles and Jillian Murray!
Click to view source on Flickr
Click to view source on Flickr
