The Billionaire's Secret Marriage (The Limitless Clean Billionaire Romance Series Book 1)
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Darn. He’s gonna cover up that six-pack.
After a leisurely shower, Stephanie emerged from the bedroom. Branson, adorable in his apron and chef’s hat, was busy in the perfectly ordered kitchen, producing heavenly smells that wafted throughout the room and elicited a grumble from Steph’s tummy.
“Where is everybody? Finn hasn’t gotten here yet?” Steph leaned back against the kitchen counter, watching Branson bustle about.
“Finn’s here. He already ate a half dozen waffles. Ellie dragged him back into the playroom, and Laurie’s putting Lilly down for a nap.” Bran unplugged the waffle iron and wiped his hands on his apron. “I waited to eat with you.”
“A romantic breakfast for two?”
He moved in front of her, placing his hands on either side of her swollen belly, and leaned over to kiss it. “Breakfast for three. How’s my boy today?”
“Ford has been pretty quiet, lately. Oh! Did you feel that? First time I’ve felt him move today. I think he responds to your voice.”
“I felt it. I can’t wait to see him in person.” He grinned, planting another kiss on her tummy. Then his expression turned serious. “Are you really okay with all this? We already have Ellie, and Ford will be here in two weeks. Maybe we need to tell Carina to get a full-time nanny. With the money she got in the settlement, she can afford it.”
“I’m fine. I’m more than fine.” She put her hands over his, where they rested on her tummy. “Just the fact you love Ellie would be enough to make me happy. Now, we’re gonna have a baby together. I can hardly believe how blessed I am. And Lilly is like a ray of sunshine—a perfect gift.”
Bran’s hands moved to caress her face. “You really are the most beautiful woman in the world.”
Her heart warmed. “You always make me feel that way.”
“You know what?” Brans tone turned sultry. “We have a few seconds together.”
“Probably not long.” Steph glanced down the hallway toward the nursery. “They could come back any minute.”
“We have long enough to do this…” His hand slid behind her head, and she lifted her chin toward him. His lips descended, worshiping hers, as hungry as the first time they kissed. She shuddered at the fiery touch of his fingers, lightly tracing the outlines of her face.
“Not again.” Finn’s voice came from the hallway. “Get a room!”
Branson pulled back. Grinning, he tilted his head and swept his hand toward the bedroom.
“Shall we?”
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Excerpt from The Billionaire’s Reckless Marriage, Book Two of the Limitless Clean Romance Series
“Ready to go?” Finn gestured toward the waiting limo.
Negotiating the steps in her heels, Laurie was grateful to have his arm for support.
And that’s the only reason I like holding his arm. It has nothing to do with me having feelings for him.
“Yeah, right,” she mumbled her inner argument aloud.
“What did you say?” Finn asked.
His deadly blue eyes sought hers, shining with an emotion resembling genuine concern.
Stop looking at me like that.
She shook her head. “Nothing. Just talking to myself.”
Inside the limo, he gave the chauffer orders to drive to her apartment. He didn’t suggest stopping by his place to see his Steinway, and she didn’t have the nerve to mention it.
Halfway to her place, she heard a click, and a dim light filled the passenger’s compartment.
“I have to tell you something, and I wanted us to be able to see each other,” Finn explained.
Her heart sped up, wondering what he might say. It must be something serious. Or something special. In the warm glow, his eyes drew her into their web. She couldn’t look away.
“Okay.” Her voice came out breathy. She covered with a cough. “I’m listening.”
“What you did tonight… defending me to my mum and my sister… that was amazing.”
“Actually, it was me shooting off my big mouth about something that wasn’t even my business.”
“No. It was selfless and awesome. I put you in this awkward position tonight, making you pretend to be my girlfriend, and yet you defended me to my family. I didn’t ask for it—you did it on your own.” He shook his head as if he still couldn’t believe she’d done it. “Those things you said… it made me feel something… something I’ve never felt with a woman before.
“Okay…” She could barely hear him for the blood pounding in her ears.
Oh my goodness. He’s going to tell me he likes me.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Laurie… I think we can be real friends.”
Or not…
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Tamie Dearen lives with her very romantic husband of thirty-three years. She has two beautiful daughters, two amazing son-in-loves, and two awesome grandsons. She plays piano, flute, harmonica, keyboards, and guitar and loves composing and art. And she hates housework. She has been a dentist in private practice for thirty years. Tamie stays busy playing keyboards on her church’s praise team and teaching graduate students each week. In her spare time, she writes books. Follow Tamie on the website (TamieDearen.com) for news of the latest releases, and get your free books.
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Sweet Romance
The Best Girls Series:
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Best Dating Rules
Best Foot Forward
Best Laid Plans
Best Intentions
Sweet Romance
A Rose in Bloom
Restoring Romance
Fall Into Romance Boxed Set
Sweet Inspirational Romance
The Billionaire’s Secret Marriage
The Billionaire’s Reckless Marriage
Christian Romance
Noelle’s Golden Christmas
Haley’s Hangdog Holiday
Shara’s Happy New-foundland Year
Holiday, Inc. Boxed Set
The Alora Series
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Alora: The Wander-Jewel
Alora: The Portal
Alora: The Maladorn Scroll
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