Playing With Trouble (Desire Bay)
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“Jacob Lock,” she said and threw herself into his arms and kissed him with everything she was. Because he hadn’t just given her flowers or a home or a business—he’d helped her find what she’d been missing in all three. And he’d given her the greatest gift of his love.
“Thank you,” she said.
He kissed her long and deep and finally pulled away. “There’s nothing to thank me for. I can’t keep up with all this.” He waved his hand in the direction of the dahlia mud heap. “I need you to move in with me, marry me, and take over. Right after you go on a date with me.”
She smiled. “So this was your plan the whole time, huh? Lure me with flowers, only to try to tie me down?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Well, how can I say no to that?”
He kissed her again and picked her up, all but running to the bedroom.
Their bedroom.
In their house, where they could build a life together. And Laura had never felt more supported in her entire life.
Acknowledgments
Thank you, Maria, for being an amazing editor and incredible support system. Thank you, Jessica, and the entire Montlake team, for your endless amazingness. Thank you, Lauren, for your wonderful critique and edits. Thank you, Jill, for everything you do and the woman you are. You constantly go above and beyond.
About the Author
National and international bestselling author Joya Ryan is the author of more than a dozen adult and new-adult romance novels. Passionate about both cooking and dancing (despite not being too skilled at the latter), she loves traveling and seeking out new adventures. Visit her online at www.joyaryan.com.