Unforgettable
by Lacey Wolfe
Genre: Romance
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Can an older man be everything Krista’s been looking for?
Krista Michaels’ dating life has been non-existent since her divorce a year before. When her best friend steps in and declares it’s time for a night out at the newest May/December hang-out, The Gentleman’s Club, Krista enters a whole new world and lays eyes on a man who leaves her speechless.
Neil Clark likes younger women and having a good time. Krista catches his attention right away, From their first conversation, he can tell she isn’t a woman to simply play with. One problem: Krista isn’t interested, or so she says. But Neil isn’t about to let her slip away.
Krista’s heart and mind battle it out as Neil does his best to win her over. But they have one huge difference in what they want out of life, and Krista isn’t willing to give up her values, not for a man, not for money, not for love...
Krista jogged to catch up with her
friend. At the entrance, a big man stood there in the classic get-up.
Sunglasses, a black shirt, and tight jeans. He was hot and Krista
wondered if she could stay out there with him because he looked more
like her type.
“Good evening, ladies. I need to see
some ID.” He held out his hand.
She dug hers out of her wallet and
handed it to him. He glanced at the I.D.’s, smiled, and gave them
back.
“Enjoy your evening.”
Jamie looped her arm through Krista’s
and they were on their way to what felt like the unknown to Krista.
Inside was dark as expected, but there
was just enough lighting so she wouldn’t trip over anything. There
were a lot of women there. Apparently her friend wasn’t the only
one with a thing for older men.
There was a small dance floor to her
left, but it was mostly set up with various lounge areas. A
contemporary feel flowed throughout with black leather sofas,
red-and-white throw pillows, and chrome décor. The bar sat in the
center of the room, and Krista was thrilled when Jamie led her in
that direction.
A female bartender, who was
surprisingly dressed conservative in a white button down blouse,
greeted them. “What can I get you?”
“Two sex on the beaches,” Jamie
said.
“Suck up.” Krista leaned her back
against the bar and glanced around. She didn’t see a man anywhere
without a young, beautiful woman at his side. Next to the attached
women, she felt like she was wearing a paper sack. Not a man looked
in her direction. “I bet all the good ones are taken.”
Jamie twirled a lock of her blonde hair
as she checked out the men. “Why do you say that?”
“With the amount of women in here,
any man without one at this point must be a loser.”
“Or he’s just waiting on the right
woman.” Jamie winked.
The bartender returned with their
drinks. Jamie told her to leave the tab open.
“Now what?” Krista asked as she
picked up her beverage.
“Let’s find somewhere to sit, drink
a little to lighten our mood, and go from there. This doesn’t need
to be planned out.”
“This is so stupid.” Krista took a
sip of her drink. “It feels like we’re waiting for some man to
find us attractive and want to talk to us. It’s just weird.”
Her friend sighed. “Live a little.
Jeez. How well has it been working out with the men your own age?”
Jamie had a point. “But still,”
Krista protested halfheartedly.
“If you want to leave, I’ll give
you my keys. I’m not going to force you to stay.”
“I might.” A deep masculine voice
sounded from behind them.
A shiver swept down Krista’s spine.
Her heart rate sped up and it felt like slow motion as she spun
around to see who had spoken to her. Oh. My. God! She
laid eyes on one of the most gorgeous men she’d ever seen. He put
George Clooney to shame.
“Would you gorgeous ladies care to
join me?” He motioned toward an empty couch.
“We’d love to.” Jamie smiled.
Krista attempted to speak, but no words
were forming as she followed them over. She expected Jamie to sit
next to the sexy man and keep him for herself, but instead, her
friend left a gap for Krista to sit in the middle.
“I’m Neil.” He took a sip from
his drink. The light gold liquid flowed to his lips and Krista found
herself jealous of the glass.
“I’m Jamie, and this is my friend
Krista Michaels.”
Why the heck did Jamie just given
him my last name?
Neil rested his glass on the armrest.
He was at ease and in his comfort zone as he straightened his light
blue tie. “It’s nice to meet you both. First time here?”
“Yes. Though it’s a relatively new
place. Have you been here much?” Jamie asked.
“A few times. I’m friends with the
owner.” His gaze stayed on Krista.
She stared back, mesmerized by him. He
had dark hair with slight streaks of grey at the temple. Not too
much, just was the right amount. Perfect. Like him. Now if only she
could speak, she might get somewhere.
“What do you do for a living?” He
spun the glass around with his fingers.
“We’re both teachers,” Jamie
answered.
His eyes widened. “This must be your
favorite time of the year. Summer vacation.”
“It is.” Jamie poked Krista in the
side.
Krista nodded since for whatever
reason, her mouth still wasn’t working.
“Are you always so quiet?” Neil
smirked. A tiny dimple formed on his chin. She loved a man with
dimples.
“Usually she won’t shut up.”
Jamie giggled. “What’s up, Krista?”
“I love your name by the way.” His
blue eyes locked on her.
“Thank you.” She finally managed a
word.
He took a long drink then set the cup
down on the table. He sat back, pulling one leg up and resting his
ankle on the opposite knee. “I’m going to be frank. When I see
something I like, I go after it. And I like what I see, Krista. Are
you single?”
His bluntness caused a wave of pleasure
to ripple though her. “I am.”
“I’m attracted to you very much,
but I don’t want to waste my time if you don’t feel the same.”
He paused, staring at her with a longing in his eyes. Finally, he
moistened his lips. “That isn’t entirely true. If you
weren’t interested in me, I’d try harder. I don’t like not
getting what I want, and I want you.”
Review:
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Unforgettable is a light hearted story of Krista and Neil, two people trying to figure out a relationship and make it work. Krista is in her twenties and while Neil is older at 45. Krista meets Neil when her best friend Jamie drags her to a Gentleman’s Club where the women are younger and the men are older. I didn’t really find the May-December premise too out of the ordinary. In today’s world of dating, it just isn’t that unusual. It just felt normal to me and not uncomfortable at all.
Krista is convinced from the start that a relationship with Neil won’t work because of the different stages of life they’re in and that fact that Neil is rich. Neil who hasn’t been one to settle down and have a serious relationship, finds that he is drawn to Krista and must make it work with her. Neil keeps charming Krista and still wants to have a relationship even after he discovers her secret.
Jamie is looking out for Krista by being there for her, telling her it can work, and not being afraid to tell Neil off for her. Krista’s ex-husband makes a play for Krista when he finds her dating Neil. It’s one more element that Krista has to deal with in her developing relationship with Neil.
Krista and Neil’s story shows how we often make our own relationships more difficult when we expand on what we think the other person wants and don’t sit down and talk. It was a nice story about how Krista and Neil can change and adapt to each other’s world for love. I would hope the next story would be for Jamie and finding her love.
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Lacey Wolfe has always had a passion for words, whether it's getting lost in a book or writing her own. From the time she was a child she would slip away to write short stories about people she knew and fantasies she wished would happen. It has always been her dream to be a published author and with her two children now of school age, she finally has the time to work on making her dream come true.
Lacey lives in Georgia with her husband, son and daughter, their six cats and one black lab who rules the house.
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