Thanks a Million by Dee Dawning


Thanks a Million
Title : Thanks a Million
Author :
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ISBN : -
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 155
Publication : First published August 23, 2010

As far as billionaire Stuart Wynne is concerned, Fallon, is the girl who got away. While Stuart is preoccupied with another woman, Fallon is swept off her feet by a lowly pit boss. After a whirlwind courtship with the devilishly handsome, Dana Allen, Fallon marries him before Stuart even realizes anything’s amiss. Done deal, right? Maybe, but never count Stuart out. As a master card player, he has yet to play all his cards. Starting at the annual hotel Christmas party, Stewart’s plan unfolds. Using money, sexual fantasies and maternal instinct as his tools to drive a wedge between the unsuspecting couple. Will it succeed? Stuart bets millions it will. ________________________________________________ STORY EXCERPT Stuart Wynne, CEO of Wynne enterprises, raised his commanding baritone voice. “All right Fallon, you made your point. Are you ready to come back to me?” She’d accompanied Michelle to the study part of Stuart’s opulent thirtieth floor penthouse. Where Michelle had gone, she had no idea. She studied Stuart, tall with deep blue eyes, and short dark hair with a touch of gray. She’d gone with him for two years when she was principal show girl, and really loved him…or his money, she couldn’t be sure. Regrettably, at the time, he belonged to someone else. Now, though she was tempted, she couldn’t—she had married Dana. He’d warned her that Dana was a loser, but she’d been in heat. He was so gorgeous, like a movie star. “I can’t. You know I’m married.” Stuart rolled his eyes and sneered. “Humph! To a dealer, what’s he make? A hundred grand?” At Stuart’s sarcastic inquiry, her vision wandered past Stuart to the bright lights of the ‘Las Vegas Strip.’ “Eighty,” she replied casually. As she took a seat, he repeated her answer, “Eighty?” and laughed derisively. “I make a thousand times that. See, he’s not even a good dealer. Is he any good in bed?” Her gaze shifted back to Stuart. He’d gone too far and her nostrils flared in annoyance. “Yes, the best sex I’ve ever had.” He raised a single skeptical eyebrow and cupped his chin with his left hand. “Really, at least he’s good at something. Maybe, I underestimated him. How am I?” Stuart asked boldly. She wanted to hurt him. She wanted to say the worst, but she couldn’t do it. “The second best.” “Out of how many?” he asked with a mischievous tone in his voice. She uncrossed her legs and sat up, knees and legs together. With her eyes narrowed and chin stuck out, she admonished him. “A gentleman would never ask that of a lady.” The expectant look of his face changed to a frown. “Sorry.” “Apology accepted.” Stuart’s blue eyes narrowed. The corners of his lips curled up. “Then, my dear, if your husband is the best lover you’ve ever had and I’m the second best, you haven’t lived until you’ve had us both…simultaneously.” Initially, she was shocked by his audacity. Then, as the idea sunk in, a tiny ember of yearning ignited in her core. Wouldn’t that be an interesting scenario? “Well,” she said in a huff, “that certainly isn’t going to happen.” A grin of confidence formed on his face. “Don’t be so sure, sweetheart. Tell me, if your husband agreed, would you go for it?” The ember grew and burst into a flame.

Thanks a Million Reviews

  • Kristina

    very low 3. There was nothing redeemable or likable about a single character.

  • Judith

    A short read that is really different in many ways but highlights the lengths to which one man is willing to go in order to get the "girl that got away." Add in a husband who is in deep financial trouble and whose greed gradually cools his ardor for his wife. It the kind of story that has a very different ending and I'm not sure that I really liked any of the characters. All were very manipulative and bent on achieving their own self interest in the end. Well, perhaps that's the point the author was trying to make. It was certainly erotic and very interesting. I guess I just hate to have to face the fact that there are people who think so lightly of their relationships that love and caring are easily set aside. It was a good read, none-the-less.

  • Jdursi

    so this was a free download from amazon & the synopsis got me entriged. after i downloaded it, i saw it was listed under the menage/bi/multiple partner catagory & didn't know what to expect. the story line was great, the sex was nasty (ya know in a good kinky kinda way) but i thought it was too short. SPOILER-ISH: after dana went to tahoe, i would have liked there to have been more interation between fallon & stu. seems like the story ended up revolved around dana. overall it was worth the read.

  • L-D

    This was a very kinky read. Even though the characters were unlikable as many other readers have reviewed, I still enjoyed it as a free read. Dana was the least likable character but I really didn't connect with anybody else in the book. Would I pay for this book? Probably not, but I overall, I appreciate free downloads and I enjoyed the quick read. This did in fact cause me to read many other Dee Dawning books which I enjoyed more.

  • A

    I am not sure what nice thing to say about this book. I had expected it to be like your usual ménage a trois but this was just a hot mess. Start off with a woman now married, whose ex now wants to have a ménage a trois with her and her husband. He offers then price they cannot refuse; money and job promotions. Before long other players get involve and the story goes off track.

  • Melinda

    Not sure what to say about this book. I didn't like the plot of the story where a man destroys a marriage to get what he wants. Sex scenes are hot, but had a hard time with the manipulations. Had to justify the HEA.

    I may read this one again some day and see if I can gain a different perspective.

  • Dee Dawning

    I'm surprised by the ratings for Thanks a Million. It's rated at a solid 4.0 om Amazon. Apparently some readers have trouble liking a book if the character's aren't likable.

  • Ms Lady Jones

    this book... storyline got me pulled in then I fell off the wagon. it just was real. and I need that in my books.