For now, he and Emma would live at the dower house. But with Emma’s encouragement and Aidan’s renewed passion for his art, soon he would be able to purchase a home they could call their own.
Even though it would mean being further away from Morgan, this was something Aidan felt certain he could handle. Besides, Kingley was perhaps better in the overprotective bear of a brother role than even Aidan had been. The way the dog growled at Lord Jacob Deering at every turn was as good a sign as any on that score.
There was nothing left for Aidan to worry about but one thing—getting his bride into bed on their wedding night.
She stood beside her mother, with Morgan and Miss Weston standing across from her. Her smile stretched from ear to ear, and somehow only spread wider when she caught him staring at her.
Aidan hitched a brow, and a moment later she excused herself from the ladies and made her way to his side.
“You’ve got that smirk on your face again,” she said on a laugh. “I never quite know how to react to it.”
“I’d say your reaction this time was just about perfect. You nearly came running to me.”
Emma pursed her lips and made a poor attempt at a pout. “Am I to be at your beck and call?”
“Mm,” Aidan murmured, dropping his voice so no one would overhear. “I rather like the sound of that. Of course, there might be times we could trade roles. You could hitch your finger in my direction, and I would drop my chisel and race to your side…then find other uses for my hands.”
She laughed, a hearty sound that warmed him through to his toes. “I might become spoiled if I had such power over you.”
“Care to give it a try right now?”
Emma’s tongue darted out briefly to wet her lips. Her chest rose and fell with rapid breaths. Then she gave him the tiniest of nods, and skirted out of the room.
Aidan followed after her before she could change her mind. Once they were in the corridor, he caught her from behind, drew her back against him, and nibbled on the spot just below her ear.
“You’re wicked,” she breathed. She didn’t sound overly upset over that fact.
“More wicked than you could ever know.” Then he proceeded to show her just how delightful being wicked could be.
To my dear readers,
I hope you have enjoyed reading SEVEN MINUTES IN DEVON as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you have, would you be so kind as to leave a positive review at the site where you purchased the e-book? Thank you so much!
All my best,
Catherine Gayle
About the Author
Catherine Gayle has been an avid reader of romance novels (and almost anything else she can legally get her hands on) for as long as she can remember. Her mother might say it started in the womb. When she is not writing or reading, she can often be found buried beneath her sleeping cat or chasing the Nephew Monster.
Catherine loves to hear from her readers. You can send her an email at [email protected].
Coming Soon!
Shelved
An Old Maids’ Club novel
Miss Josephine Faulkner refuses to come in second to anyone—not even to a husband. Oh, sure, Duncan Ramsey, the Earl of Leith, has been owner of her heart since she was a girl, chasing after him and her older brother when they tried to leave her behind. And while it is true she once gave herself to Duncan completely, when she was only offered marriage in return (and therefore, second class status within the relationship), she told him in no uncertain terms where he could put his blasted chivalry. Now he needs an heir to prevent his ne’er-do-well cousin from one day inheriting his father’s marquessate, but having sulked over the mistakes he’s made with Jo for over a decade, he can’t imagine anyone else being suited for the job. Somehow he must convince her that a life at his side will be more worthwhile than a life of stubborn independence.
Look for Shelved in late 2012 or early 2013.
Other titles available from Catherine Gayle LORD ROTHEBY’S INFLUENCE SERIES
Twice a Rake
Saving Grace
Merely a Miss
Available as e-books at all major e-book retailers, and available in print from Second Wind Publishing
The Old maids’ club trilogy
Wallflower
Pariah
Available as e-books at all major e-book retailers, and available in print from Second Wind Publishing
WANTON WIVES
Erotic, Regency-set short stories
Of Love and Lust
One Lonely Night
A Perfect Pearl
Leg-Shackled
Uninhibited
Available as a collection in print and e-book, and available individually as e-books
Anthologies
A Summons From the Castle The Betting Season A Season to Remember Available as e-books
Table of Contents
Dedication
Prologue
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
Eighteen
Nineteen
Twenty
Twenty-One
Epilogue
About the Author
Other Catherine Gayle Titles
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