“Because I’m open to...”
Another blush flared.
His eyebrows rose. “Sex, huh?”
She thought about the back part of the thong digging into her butt. “You have no idea,” she muttered.
“Good. We’ll get to that in a second. But let’s finish up with my job offer. Do you love me?”
She bit her lip and gathered all her courage, then nodded slowly. Admitting it while calm was much scarier than announcing it in the heat of a rant.
“I love you, too. I think you’re the most intriguing woman I’ve ever met. But you need to focus on your business, and I need to get settled with Ethan. Why don’t we do this—we’ll date exclusively for the next three years. Then I’ll propose. We’ll be engaged for a year and get married when you’re twenty-eight.”
Emotions flooded her. Warm, happy feelings that had her blinking to hold back tears. “You’d do that for me?”
“I’d do anything for you, Fayrene. I’m going to spend the rest of my life proving that to you.”
She flung herself at him. He caught her and held her close. His mouth claimed hers with a kiss that promised her his heart. He slipped his hand to her knee and moved his fingers up the back of her thigh.
“Now about this sex thing,” he said, his voice teasing.
Then he reached the top of her thigh and the absence of panties. His whole body stiffened. She opened her eyes and found him staring at her. He swore under his breath.
“What are you wearing under that?”
She smiled. “I’m not sure I should tell you.”
“You could show me instead.”
“I suppose I could. But what about dinner?”
He stood and pulled her to her feet. “Dinner can wait,” he muttered as he guided her into the tiny hall and toward the only bedroom.
Later, when they’d made love and eaten the only slightly ruined dinner and had the wine, he took her in his arms again. “I don’t know how I got so lucky,” he told her. “Finding you like this.”
She smiled, bubbling with happiness. “It was all part of a plan.”
* * * * *
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Just One Kiss
Two of a Kind
Three Little Words
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New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publishers Weekly calls Susan’s prose “luscious and provocative,” and Booklist says “Novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.”
While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live.
Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She’s there for the coffee, not the weather.
* * *
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Twitter: @SusanMallery or www.twitter.com/SusanMallery
ISBN: 9781460311998
Halfway There
Copyright © 2013 by Susan Macias Redmond
All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in
Another blush flared.
His eyebrows rose. “Sex, huh?”
She thought about the back part of the thong digging into her butt. “You have no idea,” she muttered.
“Good. We’ll get to that in a second. But let’s finish up with my job offer. Do you love me?”
She bit her lip and gathered all her courage, then nodded slowly. Admitting it while calm was much scarier than announcing it in the heat of a rant.
“I love you, too. I think you’re the most intriguing woman I’ve ever met. But you need to focus on your business, and I need to get settled with Ethan. Why don’t we do this—we’ll date exclusively for the next three years. Then I’ll propose. We’ll be engaged for a year and get married when you’re twenty-eight.”
Emotions flooded her. Warm, happy feelings that had her blinking to hold back tears. “You’d do that for me?”
“I’d do anything for you, Fayrene. I’m going to spend the rest of my life proving that to you.”
She flung herself at him. He caught her and held her close. His mouth claimed hers with a kiss that promised her his heart. He slipped his hand to her knee and moved his fingers up the back of her thigh.
“Now about this sex thing,” he said, his voice teasing.
Then he reached the top of her thigh and the absence of panties. His whole body stiffened. She opened her eyes and found him staring at her. He swore under his breath.
“What are you wearing under that?”
She smiled. “I’m not sure I should tell you.”
“You could show me instead.”
“I suppose I could. But what about dinner?”
He stood and pulled her to her feet. “Dinner can wait,” he muttered as he guided her into the tiny hall and toward the only bedroom.
Later, when they’d made love and eaten the only slightly ruined dinner and had the wine, he took her in his arms again. “I don’t know how I got so lucky,” he told her. “Finding you like this.”
She smiled, bubbling with happiness. “It was all part of a plan.”
* * * * *
If you enjoyed Halfway There , don’t miss the Susan Mallery’s new Fool’s Gold trilogy!
Just One Kiss
Two of a Kind
Three Little Words
Can’t wait? With over eighty ebooks by Susan Mallery available, you can enjoy the entire Fool’s Gold backlist—and a number of other memorable series!
Visit Harlequin.com
We like you—why not like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/HarlequinBooks
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/HarlequinBooks
Read our blog for all the latest news on our authors and books: HarlequinBlog.com
Subscribe to our newsletters for special offers, new releases and more!
Harlequin.com/newsletters
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publishers Weekly calls Susan’s prose “luscious and provocative,” and Booklist says “Novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.”
While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live.
Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She’s there for the coffee, not the weather.
* * *
Connect with Susan online:
Her website: www.SusanMallery.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SusanMallery
Twitter: @SusanMallery or www.twitter.com/SusanMallery
ISBN: 9781460311998
Halfway There
Copyright © 2013 by Susan Macias Redmond
All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in
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