“This is a surprise.”
“I told you I’d call when I got to town.” And she hadn’t believed him. The thought showed him just how much work he had ahead of him. Good thing he wasn’t afraid of working for what he wanted.
She cleared her throat. “So you just got back?”
“No, I’ve been here for a week or so. I wanted …” Fuck. How did he say this? “I’d rather fill you in in person.”
“Grey, I’m really not sure –”
“Give me a chance to just talk to you. If after that you don’t even want to be friends, I’ll back off.” He was lying through his teeth but that was okay. All he wanted, needed, was the opportunity to test their chemistry again. To let her see that what they’d shared as kids could be even more solid as adults.
The silence on the other end of the phone nearly killed him. But he waited, opting not to pressure her.
“Okay,” she finally agreed. “But someplace out of the way. Quiet.”
“I already made a reservation at Quinto’s,” he said of a mom and pop Mexican place they’d frequented as kids. “Saturday night if you’re free.”
“I loved that restaurant. And I haven’t been there in years.” She blew out a long breath he heard over the line. “Pretty sure of yourself,” she finally muttered.
“Pretty hopeful,” he corrected her. “Can you make it?”
She hesitated before answering. “Yes.”
He refrained from pumping his fist in the air.
“What time?” she asked.
“How is eight?”
“That works. I’ll meet you there.”
“No. I’ll pick you up at seven thirty.”
“Grey –”
“Avery –” He repeated back, like he used to every time she’d tried to argue with him.
Her light laughter eased the heavy weight on his chest.
“Fine. I already know you don’t need my address.” Her tone softened at the unspoken reminder of the many gifts he’d sent over.
“No, I don’t. I’ll see you at seven thirty on Saturday. And Avery?”
“Hmm?”
“I can’t wait to see you,” he said, hanging up before she could answer … or worse, not say the same.
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About the Author
N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips has written over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels. After a successful 15 year career with various New York publishing houses, Carly made the leap to Indie author, with the goal of giving her readers more books at a faster pace at a better price. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.
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CARLY’S BOOKLIST by Series
Below are links to my series on my website where you will find buy links for each novel!
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Dare to Love Series
Dare to Love (FREE)
Dare to Desire
Dare to Surrender
Dare to Submit
Dare to Touch
Dare to Hold
Dare to Rock
Dare to Seduce
Carly Classics
The Right Choice
Suddenly Love (formerly titled Kismet)
Perfect Partners
Unexpected Chances (formerly titled Midnight Angel)
Carly’s Earlier Traditionally Published Books
Serendipity Series
Serendipity
Destiny
Karma
Serendipity’s Finest Series
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fling
Perfect Together
Serendipity Novellas
Fated
Hot Summer Nights (Perfect Stranger)
Bachelor Blog Series
Kiss Me If You Can
Love Me If You Dare
Lucky Series
Lucky Charm
Lucky Streak
Lucky Break
Ty and Hunter Series
Cross My Heart
Sealed with a Kiss
Hot Zone Series
Hot Stuff
Hot Number
Hot Item
Hot Property
Costas Sisters Series
Summer Lovin’
Under the Boardwalk
Chandler Brothers Series
The Bachelor
The Playboy
The Heartbreaker
Stand Alone Titles
Brazen
Seduce Me
Secret Fantasy
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Thank You
Keep up with Carly
Carly’s Monthly Contest
Dare to Rock Excerpt
About the Author
Carly’s Booklist
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