Jessa Dawson is a cynical manager of a five-star hotel in Roanoke, Virginia. She’s never been the type who longed for adventure, romance, or living in the moment. For Jessa, her career has always been her top priority, though lately even that part of her life is becoming less fulfilling. Jessa isn’t much of a people person and has always tried to fly beneath the radar whenever possible.<br><br>Beautiful and mysterious Holly Reynolds is quite the opposite. She’s always up for an adventure. As a retired model, Holly has traveled the world, yet she still has one fear in life. Holly is terrified of being in confined spaces, planes especially. When she travels, she finds herself becoming lost in an alcoholic oblivion to block out her anxiety.<br><br>Jessa's and Holly’s paths cross on a flight to Las Vegas. Jessa is instantly annoyed with Holly’s constant chatter, but Holly is simply trying to prevent a panic attack from occurring. By the time the flight lands, the sparks are undeniable, and Jessa finds herself becoming lost in Holly’s charms. After a little too much alcohol, neither of their lives will ever be the same.

Ticket to Paradise

“Even better,” she said with a wide grin.


“So,” I asked with a tilt of my head. “When did you first know you liked the ladies?”


A whimsical grin danced upon Holly’s lips. “When I was eleven and my older brother brought home his first date. I couldn’t keep my eyes off her tits. What I wouldn’t have given for a pair of X-ray glasses that day,” she said with a laugh. “I was so jealous of him.”


I giggled when I realized the elderly woman had overheard Holly’s admission. Her mouth flew open and she darted from the elevator the second the doors opened into the lobby. “I think you nearly gave that woman a heart attack.” I looped my arm together with Holly’s when we stepped out of the elevator.


“Well,” she said with a crinkle of her nose when she spoke. “I guess she’ll learn not to eavesdrop then, won’t she?” She laughed, leaning into my arms when we crossed the threshold. 


“I guess so.” I squeezed her close. “You did amazing on that elevator.”


Chapter 11