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  Into Her Fantasies

  The Cimarron Series

  A Contemporary Romance

  The Royals of Arcadia Island, Book 3

  By Angel Payne

  She’s the I’ve-Got-This of Happy-Ever-After…

  until a perfect prince becomes her ultimate fantasy.

  Note: Each book of The Cimarron Series can be read as a stand-alone story, though some readers may enjoy the continuity of secondary characters when reading the books in order. Every novel is a stand-alone story with a happy ending.

  Book 3 is the explosive love story of Prince Shiraz Cimarron and headstrong American Lucina Fava…

  He’s just a client…

  So Lucy Fava tells herself when arriving on the Island of Arcadia, desperate to save her wedding planning company by securing the year’s biggest bash: a double Cimarron wedding. But first she must impress the man holding the kingdom’s purse strings: Prince Shiraz Cimarron.

  Beyond beautiful and unspeakably alpha, the enigmatic male ignites every drop of Lucy’s blood—and a flood of dark, dangerous fantasies. She vows to leave Arcadia as soon as possible, but when Mother Nature grounds her, she can’t resist a taste of her fiery desire for Shiraz.

  It’s just a fling…

  The words become Lucy’s mantra, even as she discovers the man beneath the three-piece suits, the soul hidden in his perfect body, and the lover beyond his regal kisses. Shiraz is the dominant fantasy she’s craved her entire life…

  It will change her forever.

  When real-life pierces their passionate bubble, Lucy realizes how deeply seduction has become addiction, passion has turned into need…attraction has deepened to love. But Shiraz has promised to be his country’s hero by following through on a loveless marriage, meaning it’s time for Lucy to cut her losses and run. Should be easy. She’s done this a thousand times before.

  Only never like this.

  Never while cutting out her heart at the same time.

  Reviewers and Readers agree:

  “Angel Payne is the queen of emotional, erotic reads!”

  PRAISE FOR THE CIMARRON SERIES:

  “Angel Payne weaves a modern fairytale that steals your heart and seeps deep into your soul.”

  —#1 New York Times Bestseller Audrey Carlan

  “I am a big fan of Ms. Payne’s. It all started with the WILD Boys but she’s cemented herself to my heart with Into His Dark. It has everything you could hope for—passion, love, drama and so much heart.”

  —Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

  “A story of forbidden passion, forbidden lust, forbidden love. Angel Payne singes the pages with seductive words, bringing tingles up my body and warmth to my heart.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “Decadence equals novels written by Angel Payne.”

  —Lightning City Book Reviews

  “The imagery and descriptions make this an enthralling read.”

  —Wicked Reads Blog

  “A story about forbidden love that shows sometimes love is written by the fates…Into His Dark will have you wishing the island was real, so you can experience the beauty firsthand.”

  —My Secret Romance Reviews

  “You. Do. Not. Want. To. Put. This. Down.”

  —Twinsie Talk Book Reviews

  “Absolutely blown away.”

  —Bookalicious Book Babes Blog

  PRAISE FOR ANGEL’S OTHER BOOKS:

  THE W.I.L.D. BOYS OF SPECIAL FORCES:

  “Keeps you glued to your e-reader!”

  —The Jeep Diva

  “I found this was a book I just couldn’t put down. I got hooked from the beginning and then couldn’t stop reading. Garrett and Zeke are…good dream material.”

  —Love Romance Passion Reviews

  “Angel Payne delivers well-rounded characters, an action-packed storyline that is overflowing with passion, and above all, a love that overcomes and flourishes despite the darkness threatening to destroy the main characters. I cannot wait to meet and fall in love with more of the W.I.L.D. Boys.”

  —RAW Reviews

  “I am never disappointed with what Angel Payne brings to the table. I caught myself a couple of times holding my breath, and trying to read faster and faster. It was a very emotional read…a story of survival, growth, and love.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “Well-written…overall, a magnificent book. I am hooked on this series!”

  —Night Owl Reviews

  “Grabbed hold of my heart and never let go. Thick with passion, smoldering looks, and red-hot dominant sex, Angel Payne has created a sequel to rival its sibling. I am anxious for the continuation of her addicting characters!”

  —RomFan Reviews

  “I really loved this book. Both of these characters are complicated, which makes for a great story, and it worked in such a suspenseful erotic romance. This is one hot and steamy read. I’m still waiting for the fog to clear on my Kindle!”

  —Delighted Reader Book Blog

  “Amazing from beginning to end…full of suspense and creativity…I also liked the little details that make the book more ‘real’ for me.”

  —Riverina Romantics

  “Wow! Just Wow! This is a must read. Angel Payne is an amazing author, and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.”

  —We Love Kink

  “An enjoyable thrill ride with just the right amount of kinky sex…anyone who likes a good action novel, mystery and/or romance will find the story interesting and well-written. The love story is touching, realistic, heart-warming and very hot. With just the right amount of conflict between the two main characters, the story builds tension without overdoing angst.”

  —My Book Addiction Reviews

  “Certain things in life are absolutes: birth, death, taxes, and the fact that any book by Angel Payne will rock my world. The chemistry between these three will blow up your e-reader, but it’ll be worth every sweaty steamy moment!”

  —Sizzling Hot Books

  “Lava-hawt. The sexual heat is delicious. The characters…stand out with their quirky characteristics; their banter is both fun and sexual—lovely to read.”

  —The Romance Reviews

  “So many OMG moments! This book does not disappoint!”

  —Twinsie Talk Reviews

  “5 smoldering, seductive stars. Oh My Gahhh. Even though this is book 7 in the Wild Boys series, it is my first book by Angel Payne, and I see what I’ve been missing! Aside from the excellent writing, excellent editing, ease of reading and all around fabulous story…the characters have me frantic. Dan is such a complex character…and Tess, wow, how she desired him from afar, being nothing more than co-workers, and then coming to bat for him after his “accident” and helping him recuperate in the hospital. This is a tale of desire, a body’s need for Dominance/submission, and how not following your soul’s desire for honesty could mush up a great thing.”

  —Rachel Bound by Books

  “A beautiful story…They complete each other. Their story was definitely worth reading.”

  —Books Eater Blog

  “If you are looking for a hot read and a walk on the darker side of the BDSM world is OK with you, definitely check out A WILDer Kind of Love. The familiar faces from the previous books in the series are present in varying degrees, but this story can absolutely be read as a standalone.”

  —Oh, My Growing TBR Blog

  “5 Stars! A
lot of heat…Tess was a real surprise to me. Her strength and drive to change her life are what brings Dan out of his dark world and into the light with her.”

  —Smut & Bonbons

  “OMG, what a book! This author pours her heart and soul into her books. You can just feel it.”

  —Kimmie Sue’s Book Reviews

  THE SECRETS OF STONE

  (WRITTEN WITH VICTORIA BLUE)

  “Blue and Payne have a style that is like smooth whiskey…goes down hot and lingers for a while.”

  —The Jeep Diva

  “Completely sigh-worthy…the heat they generated could have caused fissures to erupt in the earth’s core. An enjoyable read that makes us believe fairy tales very well could come true.”

  —The Romance Reviews

  “It’s romantic, it’s beautiful, and Mr. Stone is incredibly swoon-worthy. I devoured this book in one night.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “A whopper of a read. There’s everything in this book to keep the reader hooked, And the description of THAT kiss…ohh, la!”

  —Noble Book Reviews

  “Exceeded my expectations. I was surprised at how emotional I became while reading the book. I was able to connect so much to these characters that I was concerned for their welfare. 5 bright and shining stars.”

  —A Thousand Lives Book Blog

  “An OMG page-turner that will blow your mind. I loved every minute!”

  —Paranormaly Yours Reviews

  “Payne and Blue have taken the traditional fairy tale romance and made it perfect for our generation to dream and strive for. Thank you for a Cinderella we can all be proud of and a prince to rival all princes!”

  —The Book Fairy

  “WOW. This book. Part of me doesn’t have words. I really enjoyed this.”

  —Twin Opinions Reviews

  “This book is fantastic! Blue and Payne play off one another so well. The sex is off the charts, the banter is awesome; I couldn’t stop reading.”

  —Niki’s Book Addiction

  “GREAT read!”

  —Book Boyfriend Hangover

  “A MUST READ. Total hotness right from the start. This story had me laughing and crying; prepare your emotions for a ride. Highly recommended.”

  —Radical Reads Book Blog

  “I will be thinking about this story long after I put it down.”

  —Sizzling Hot Books

  “A can’t-put-it-down read…well-written with suspense, humor, and lots of dirty bedroom talk. It won’t let you go!”

  —DRC Blog

  “Very well-written…great chemistry…a book that will leave you wanting more.”

  —Battery-Operated Book Blog

  “Sweet. Funny. Quirky. Angsty. Sexy. A different change of pace…but easy to follow.”

  —Renee Entress’s Blog

  Into Her Fantasies

  The Cimarron Series, Book 3

  Copyright © 2016 By Angel Payne Writes, LLC

  All Rights Reserved

  ISBN: 978-0-9977080-3-5

  Kindle Edition

  If you have purchased a copy of this eBook, thank you. Also, thank you for not sharing your copy of this book. This purchase allows you one legal copy for your own personal reading enjoyment on your personal computer or device. You do not have the rights to resell, distribute, print, or transfer this book, in whole or in part, to anyone, in any format, via methods either currently known or yet to be invented, or upload to a file sharing peer to peer program. It may not be re-sold or given away to other people. Such action is illegal and in violation of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. If you no longer want this book, you may not give your copy to someone else. Delete it from your computer. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

  All characters in this book are fictional, and the product of the author’s imagination.

  Edited By:

  Tracy Roelle

  Ellie McLove

  Cover Art:

  Rachel Rivera – Parajunkee

  www.parajunkee.net

  Formatting:

  BB eBooks

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  Dedication

  For Thomas. The road on this one wasn’t always easy, and I couldn’t have done it without you. I love you so much. Thank you for being my prince of perfection, and for making my wildest fantasies come true.

  Table of Contents

  Title Page

  About the Book

  Praise for Angel Payne

  Copyright Page

  Dedication

  Acknowledgements

  Chapter One

  Chapter Two

  Chapter Three

  Chapter Four

  Chapter Five

  Chapter Six

  Chapter Seven

  Chapter Eight

  Chapter Nine

  Chapter Ten

  Chapter Eleven

  Chapter Twelve

  Chapter Thirteen

  Chapter Fourteen

  Chapter Fifteen

  Chapter Sixteen

  Chapter Seventeen

  Chapter Eighteen

  Chapter Nineteen

  Chapter Twenty

  Chapter Twenty-One

  Chapter Twenty-Two

  Chapter Twenty-Three

  Chapter Twenty-Four

  Chapter Twenty-Five

  Chapter Twenty-Six

  Chapter Twenty-Seven

  Chapter Twenty-Eight

  Chapter Twenty-Nine

  Author’s Note

  Other Books & Series by Angel Payne

  About the Author

  Acknowledgements

  An incredible, heartfelt thanks to Victoria Blue:

  You are there to celebrate the good, and you stick like glue through the crazy.

  You are, and eternally will be, such a precious treasure to me.

  For friends I cannot ever thank enough, for the support, day and night,

  that has been more incredible than you know:

  Shannon Hunt and Once Upon an Alpha

  Angie Lynch, Theresa Stokes Harrell and Smut Book Club

  Julie Kenner

  Jenna Jacob

  Carrie Ann Ryan

  Lorraine Gibson

  Thank you, incredible beta goddesses!

  This one would NOT have been possible without you and your unflagging honesty:

  Lisa, Carey, Ceej, Amy

  EPIC love and amazing gratitude to my goddess editors,

  who have truly gone “above and beyond”!

  Tracy and Ellie, you two have been ROCKS, in more than just the editorial sense.

  You have my gratitude in more ways than you know!

  As always…a very special thanks to all the readers who have found this series,

  and celebrate its weirdness.

  Stay weird, stay wild, stay true to the royalty inside yourself.

  This one is also for anyone, anywhere, who feels like they aren’t “enough”.

  You are enough.

  You are worth the prince.

  You are worth the perfection.

  Chapter One

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  “Here’s to the adventures of Lucy and the prince!”

  “To Lucy!”

  The rally cry, fifteen voices strong, made it official. My face was surely as red as my strawberry margarita. My giant, delicious strawberry margarita. So delicious, I threw down an extra tip for Gervase, my favorite Velvet Margarita bartender.

  “Viva! To Lucy and her príncipe!” he shouted, skirting the bar to sweep me into a gallant tango. I laughed but blushed harder. Uh-oh. Out came the cell phone video cams, belonging to the majority of my friends and family, gathered tonight in my favorite Los Angeles bar to see me off on said “adventure” with said �
�príncipe”. To be more specific: Prince Shiraz Cimarron of the Island of Arcadia, one of the world’s most mysterious chunks of land, overseen by the most fascinating royal family since the Tudors. Of the whole family, Shiraz was the most intriguing—or so the western media claimed. To them, he was one hell of a fascinating subject: pretty but pragmatic, serious and secretive, an outer shell of calm hiding a cutthroat businessman on the inside…

  And, at the age of twenty-five, had not had a single serious romantic relationship.

  The press had indulged in a lot of fun with that one—and still were. A glance at the video monitor over the bar, broadcasting one of Gervase’s favorite celebrity gossip shows, proved as much. The audio feed wasn’t necessary to follow along, since the image montage was accompanied by headlines which blended mesmerizing and mortifying into a rare art form.

  His Highness of Hotness—Hiding a Hidden Harem?

  Shirtless Shiraz—but where are the Bikini Babes?

  Single and Cimarron: Blessing or Curse?

  Prince of Playboys…or not?

  Cimarron CEO: Nasty and Naughty or Virgin in Hiding?

  Sheez.

  I blushed on the guy’s behalf. Almost felt sorry for him.

  Almost.

  To be honest, it was hard to feel anything but lust when treated to a nonstop parade of Shiraz Cimarron’s magnificence. Was I proud of swimming in such a shallow first impression puddle? Of course not. But it was the truth, as blatant and bold as the man’s beauty itself. When confronted with both, sometimes all a woman could do was…

  Stare.

  God, yes.

  The third Cimarron in line to the Arcadian throne was a work of art, plain and simple. Piercing blue eyes. Greek god lips. Strong, jutted jaw. A lean but sculpted body, likely developed from running and swimming in the constant sunshine on his island. His skin was the color of Moroccan sand, his elegant face framed by hair like midnight over that exotic land. Gazing at him was like marveling at a natural wonder; his picture should’ve been shuffled into the screensaver image packets between Moab cliffs and Tahitian Rainbows.

  Yeah, he was that stunning.