When a kiss... All reporter Sadie Barton wants is to be taken
seriously and judged on her own merits, not her stepfather's money.
She and her actress sister left Wisconsin to get out from under his
controlling thumb and leave behind the malicious whispers that
they're no better than their gold-digging mother. But California
isn't all sun and fun, and paying the rent while trying to prove
herself is harder than she ever imagined. ...is more than a kiss...
Something about Sadie drew self-made millionaire Zach Robinson-and
it wasn't just the amazing kiss they shared as impromptu actors in
his company's commercial. He's used to women being interested in
his wealth, and Sadie's fierce independence is an enticing breath
of fresh air. He's falling fast-until his brother suggests acting
runs in her family and Sadie might not be exactly what she seems...
* "You should've iced this right away." The first touch of the cold
cloth on his sore lip triggered a reflexive jerk away. He hissed
air through his teeth before relaxing to let it out slow. She
raised her other arm and laid her palm along his stubble covered
jaw to hold him still. It seemed strange, her fussing over him like
this when he could take care of himself. Warmth spread from her
touch and started his heart thudding in his chest. As if someone
smacked him upside the head, he realized this was the closest she'd
gotten to him since they'd kissed on the set of the commercial.
Voluntarily, anyway. With her concentration fixed on his mouth,
Zach let his gaze wander over her long, down-swept lashes, smooth
skin, and enticing lips. Discomfort shifted to center below the
waistband of his shorts. Didn't help that she had the corner of
that lush, lower lip caught between her teeth again. He wanted to
nibble. When he raised his gaze to find her watching him, his pulse
stuttered. Color stained her cheeks, but she didn't break the
connection. "I didn't thank you yet," she said softly. "Sure you
did." His grip tightened on the cold bottle in his hand. Shut up,
idiot Let her thank you however she wants. "Not for taking me to
get Gemma, I didn't. Or helping us get out of there and taking the
hit for us." "Two," he reminded, throwing in a grimace for good
measure. "I took two hits." A smile tugged the corners of her mouth
upward. "Don't worry, I was counting." "Good." She lowered the hand
with the ice pack to rest on his shoulder, bracing herself as she
leaned closer. The minty freshness of her breath filled his
nostrils and he swallowed hard at the thought of tasting it on his
tongue. "So...anyway...thank you." "You're welcome." Zach held
still, afraid to even breathe in case she changed her mind.
Anticipation sizzled through his body and what had been a
refreshing ocean breeze now became a teasing caress on his heated
skin. Sadie's lashes lowered as she closed her eyes and pressed her
lips to his. Stomach muscles tightened in his effort to lean into
the kiss, but she pulled away. Well, damn. He had two chances here
and one was already over? To hide his disappointment over the all
too brief contact, he joked, "That's one." The thumb of her right
hand whispered across his lips. "How does your mouth feel?" "Cold."
He barely had a chance to draw a breath before she leaned in for
take two.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
May 2012 |
Editors: |
Stacy D. Holmes
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Authors: |
Stacey Joy Netzel
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
282 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4774-5842-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Romance >
General
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LSN: |
1-4774-5842-5 |
Barcode: |
9781477458426 |
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