Psyched Out — Patricia Green

When Lu Shenandoah and Philip Pines meet at a professional conference, there is an instant attraction. Unfortunately, Lu is sure that a famous guy like Philip wouldn't be interested in a woman as awkward as she. And there's her embarrassing interest in BDSM to deal with. She's sure she could never admit that she'd secretly like to submit.

Philip, a very prominent author of a bestselling self-help book, is sure his BDSM dominance would overwhelm sweet and innocent Lu and it keeps him from pursuing her even though he's drawn to her kittenish charm.

There are some really awkward moments when they run into each other at an all-inclusive island paradise, but how can they resist serendipity?

[Note: Psyched Out is a novelette, approximately 7,300 words/13 pages.]