AKA Lexi Frost (Lexi Frost Series) by Tori Brooks

of whatevers at those things.”
    “ Fattening little whatevers that you look at and never eat.”
    “ Right. BLT, good plan.”
    “ I know. I couldn’t get a lot of info out of Lexi with Chris there. There was next to nothing available on the net. I checked before I left.”
    “ I noticed that too,” Flynn grumbled.
    “ Nicholas Daley is an old friend of hers and we talked over lunch.”
    “ And?” They reached Flynn’s room and he fumbled with the electronic lock.
    “ Nicholas said Lexi lost her husband a few years ago.”
    “ So she’s single.”
    “ Pay attention.” Drew slapped the back of Flynn’s head. “Nicholas came out to interview Troy and dragged her along because she needed a break. Give me your key card.” He took Flynn’s card and got the door open on the second try.
    “ I hate those things,” Flynn said.
    “ I know. Anyway, be sensitive and be prepared for her to be a bit more reserved than you’re used to. Meaning she might not jump in bed with you.”
    “ Maybe. She seemed fun. I don’t think her personality will shift that much.” Flynn started to pull together an outfit.
    “ Other than a few fun comments, you really don’t know her,” Drew warned.
    “ You had lunch with her, was she that different?”
    “ She wasn’t as playful. I suppose there wasn’t as much opportunity either. Go take a shower. I’ll wait for your sandwich.”
    Flynn took his clothes and showered quickly. Drew was on the phone when he emerged and his lunch was there waiting for him. He sat at the small table and ate , his mind wandering as he looked forward to seeing Lexi again.
    “ Got invitations,” Drew announced.
    “ Just us?”
    “ Zane’s not invited if that’s what you’re wondering.”
    “ I really loved her snapping at him.”
    “ So, about Wendy,” Drew hesitated.
    “ Off topic.”
    “ No, it’s not. Listen, I’m involved now, so I want you to pay attention. I know things have been a bit rough, and I know you’ve been cheating. Probably not a good idea to mention that to Lexi.”
    Flynn rolled his eyes as he bit into his BLT.
    “I know, I know, but I’m concerned. Your marriage is on the line already and now you want to go chasing after a woman you’ve barely spoken to.”
    “ So you’re trying to coach me to give me the best shot with her,” Flynn nodded. “Makes sense.”
    Drew ’s head sunk into his hands. “No, it doesn’t. I don’t know what I’m thinking. You’re doing something stupid, so I’m a wreck because I’m your keeper.”
    “ I won’t tell Zane.”
    “ He’ll kill me,” Drew sighed. “He’s fond of Wendy, you know.”
    “ Zane? Yeah, the few times a year they meet. You and Dee see her more. Well, you do. Dee hates me, and Wendy didn’t appreciate Dee tattling. I think she would have preferred to remain oblivious to our relationship. She doesn’t like seeing my best friend as competition.”
    “ Dee doesn’t either, which is why she tries so hard to keep the relationship between the two of us professional. She just doesn’t understand that there’s enough of me for both of you.” Drew puffed up his chest and struck a vain pose. Flynn laughed and Drew turned serious again.
    “ I’ll try to keep Dee away from Lexi,” Drew promised.
    “ I appreciate that. I’d like to keep one for a change.”
    “ You saw a marriage counselor already with Wendy, right? I’m not mixing up wives?”
    “ Yeah. We’d find one, then one or the other of us decided we didn’t like that one and we’d find a new one, repeat process. We gave it up about a year ago. I cheat, she withholds in revenge, which encourages me to cheat, repeat process again.”
    “ Have you considered being faithful, just as an experiment?”
    “ Don’t get smart. You’ve cheated too.”
    “ As an exception, not a rule. And, with the exception of being with you, I don’t get caught.”
    Flynn pushed his plate aside and stood up. “It’s not the sex, it’s the