"Caitlyn Willows takes us on a fascinating journey of self-discovery with this short tale. I could have easily cried for Aaron, his beloved Melinda and the life that they should have had together. It's very easy to understand his disappointment and how simple it would be to slip into his old ways after such a loss. At the same time, you get the feeling that Melinda may have physically died but she never truly left him in spirit. Ms. Willows brings us the life after death experience in a beautiful heart-touching way that readers won't soon forget."--Romance Junkies
"5 Hearts!...Beautiful, amazing, enthralling—I cannot think of enough words to describe this magnificent short story! I found myself intrigued and aroused—my, oh my Melinda and Aaron had erotic sex. They pulled me along with them in their graphic sex. Then there were the parts of plot where I just wanted to cry. Ms. Willows has an unbelievable ability to wring emotion out of her readers. Melinda, who is dead and Aaron, who wishes to be dead are surprisingly well described for a short story. The plot flows absolutely seamlessly, even when twists come in the story. I cannot remember a story ending which I have enjoyed more. Brava, Ms. Willows!"--Marcy Arbitman, The Romance Studio
"A heart-wrenching story that is sure to pull heavily on your emotions. There were moments where I was teary eyed, instances where I shook my head in shame and times where my spine was tingling with heated passion...So engrossing that I read it in one setting. I could easily see the love shared between Melinda and Aaron. Their chemistry was very passionate and expanded across time. There is not much more I can say without giving away the plot; however, I took great pleasure in reading Melinda and Aaron’s story and I am sure...you will enjoy it also."--Nikita Steele, Joyfully Reviewed
...The sound of waves washing gently to shore was the first conscious thing Aaron became aware of. It soothed him, making him reluctant to open his eyes. He lay there wrapped in warmth from the sun, cushioned in comfort from...
Frowning, he tested the area around him. He was no longer inside the coffin. Instead, he was nestled on a bed of what felt like moss.
Moss? In the desert?
It had to be a dream.
Aaron assessed himself. No churning stomach, no headache, no taste of camel dung in his mouth. Yep, definitely a dream, especially since he was as naked as the day he was born.
Now what?
He carefully peeled open his eyelids. Fluffy white clouds drifted across a brilliant blue sky. Palm trees swayed in the light wind. He could smell the ocean. Bird chatter filtered from the foliage surrounding him. For a dream it was pretty vivid. He pulled in a deep breath, filling his lungs with fresh tropical air.
“Good, you’re here now.” A voice forever ingrained on his memories drifted over him—sweet, sensual, melodic—Melinda.
As he thought her name, she leaned closer. Ivory fingers raked through his dark chest hairs as she came into his line of sight. Aaron braced himself for the piercing stab to his heart that occurred each time he saw her in his dreams…or his mind. This time there was nothing but peace.
Smiling, he draped his arm around her naked body, pulling her over him until his rapidly rising cock was nestled against her belly. Everything about her felt so real. Sunlight shot gold through her long brown hair. Her eyes were bright with the smile she cast over him. She was soft and smelled of all the wonderful things in the world combined. A soft white glow surrounded her.
“I’ve been waiting for you,” she said softly, then covered her mouth over his.
Smothering a groan, Aaron twirled his tongue around hers. Electric shocks of joy zinged beneath his skin. Warmth encompassed them, like someone had tossed a downy blanket over them. Soft, full lips cushioned his, testing, kneading, tasting as he did hers.
He cupped her ass and rolled her beneath him. Melinda opened her thighs to him, loosing a deep sigh into his mouth when his cock fell against her pussy. He wanted to cry for want of plunging hard into her tight cunt, to be one with her again. Fighting the driving need to pound into her, Aaron sealed the kiss and raked his lips down her throat...