by Gemma Snow
She could just about afford some coffee and a burger, which she devoured eagerly. After the breakfast she had eaten she didn’t think she could ever eat again, but there must have been something about the fresh air and relief of getting rid of that cash that gave her appetite right back to her. I’ll have to decide how to get the money to Mr. Roberts, but at least it’s safe for now.
“Mind if I join you?”
She looked up into the greenest eyes she had ever seen. A big smile accompanied them and the body attached was to die for. Carla felt a warm, fuzzy feeling in her stomach as she nodded speechlessly and watched the tanned, muscular god sit opposite her. She could smell his spicy aftershave as she breathed him in like he was her life source.
“Hey, Matt, what can I get you?” the young waitress chirped, smiling at him. She must have noticed him arrive.
“I’ll take a hamburger, please, Maisie. Easy on the onions, though—I might want to kiss someone before the day’s out.” He chuckled, and the waitress rolled her eyes with a smirk.
“You want coffee with that?”
“Need you ask?”
She didn’t even bother to write down the order, just giggled and headed back to the counter.
“Hi, I’m Matt Shearer. You new in town?” His smile was contagious and his eyes were mesmerizing.
Carla smiled. “Carla Burchfield.” The words were out of her mouth before she had time to think—not that it was easy to think with this gorgeous hunk in front of her, anyway—and she silently cursed herself for not changing her name.
“Nice to meet you, Carla.” Matt’s strong hand was across the table in an instant and she couldn’t resist snuggling hers into it as they shook. She felt a jolt of electricity shoot through her as they touched, and the warm feeling inside her ignited into a burning flame. “Are you staying around here?”
Carla was tongue-tied by his beauty. He had thick, dark hair that hung in soft waves around his collar and the stubble on his chin gave him a roguish air that she found totally irresistible. He wore jeans and a gray shirt that was partially unbuttoned, allowing a few dark chest hairs to peep through. She nodded.
His meal arrived and they slowly let go of each other’s hand as he took up his cutlery. The waitress smiled as she collected up Carla’s used plate, but she didn’t speak.
Carla sipped her coffee as she watched the gorgeous guy tuck into his meal.
“So, Carla. What do you do?”
His question threw her for a second and she gasped. “Whatever I can find,” she told him as casually as she could.
“There’s a job going over at the general store if you’re looking for work?” He grinned as he told her, obviously noticing her watch him eat.
He licked his lips slowly, and she felt that fire inside her grow into a raging inferno. She liked the idea of working here and seeing him around all the time.
“Really?” Carla couldn’t believe her luck. “I’ve worked in a drug store before. Think they’ll take me on?”
“It’s worth a try. Tell you what—I’ll come over there with you if you like, and put in a good word for you.” He winked and she felt something stir inside her, a little farther down than her tummy. Oh shit!
“You don’t know me,” she reminded him, finishing her drink. “Thanks for the tip off, though, I might give it a try.”
She forced her feet to move and took a deep breath as she walked away from Matt Shearer—and temptation!
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About the Author
Gemma Snow is the author of several works of erotic and romantic fiction in both the contemporary and historical genres, and enjoys pushing the limits of freedom, feminism, and fun in her stories. She has been an avid writer for many years, and recently moved back to her home state of New Jersey from Boston, after completing her education in journalism and creative writing.
In her free time, she loves to travel, and spent several months living in a 14th century castle in the Netherlands. When not exploring the world, she likes dreaming up stories, eating spicy food, driving fast cars, and talking to strangers.
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