He made her feel electric. Like volts of energy fizzled through her veins, racing, constantly stimulating. It was intoxicating and thrilling. And for the first time in her life, she felt truly alive.
Luke Branford.
Notorious womanizer.
Shameless flirt.
Heir to his family’s multi-million dollar business.
His motto? No love, no relationships. Just pure, carnal sex…no strings-attached.
When prim and efficient Kate Kennedy is hired on as Luke’s temporary assistant, her no-nonsense attitude and blatant dismissal of his advances sparks a challenge he simply can’t resist. But Luke has demons of his own and a tragedy that happened years ago continues to haunt him. Once lines are crossed and rules are broken, will past secrets keep them apart…or bind them closer together?
Luke Branford.
Notorious womanizer.
Shameless flirt.
Heir to his family’s multi-million dollar business.
His motto? No love, no relationships. Just pure, carnal sex…no strings-attached.
When prim and efficient Kate Kennedy is hired on as Luke’s temporary assistant, her no-nonsense attitude and blatant dismissal of his advances sparks a challenge he simply can’t resist. But Luke has demons of his own and a tragedy that happened years ago continues to haunt him. Once lines are crossed and rules are broken, will past secrets keep them apart…or bind them closer together?
He unlocked the
doors and they slid in. It was cold inside, but he started the engine to
let warm air filter in. The familiar smell of Luke—and even the old
cigarette smoke smell—comforted her and she breathed it in greedily.
“Stay with me
again tonight,” he requested quietly, his hands resting on the steering wheel,
letting the windows defrost.
Her head snapped
to him. Deep down, she wanted to. So very much. But…Luke
Branford was worming his way into her heart, slowly but steadily. She
feared he’d make a permanent home if she kept him too close.
Biting her lip,
her indecision shone on her features. “I don’t know, Luke.”
“Stay,” he said
again. “I don’t want to sleep in that bed with your smell all over the
sheets, knowing you’re not there to keep me warm.”
Melt.
Her breath
whooshed out of her body. She could already feel herself starting to
cave. The thought of curling into his body tonight was heavenly.
But she still shook her head. “We have work tomorrow. I don’t have
my work clothes.”
“We’ll stop by
your apartment tonight so we don’t have to in the morning,” he answered
simply. Everything was simple for him. She liked that about
him. “Stay with me, Kate.” He switched tactics. “Just give me
a ‘yes’ or a ‘no.’”
She stared at
him, feeling warmth seep back into her flesh. The windows were almost
completely defrosted, so he’d either take her home and say goodbye for the
night or they’d go back to Luke’s. The thought of going back to her
apartment left her cold. She wanted to smell sage and cedar wood when she
drifted off to sleep tonight.
She made her
decision.
“Yes.”
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