Crazy for You

by Rachel Lacey

  On the contrary, she’d probably dawdle just to spite him, but he didn’t care. She was in no shape to drive herself home. So he stood to the side of the entrance, hands in his pockets, and waited. Eight years in the Special Forces had given him plenty of experience waiting. He could stand here all afternoon if he needed to.

  He didn’t much like the idea of going up against Jess to buy this property, but there didn’t seem to be any way around it. She was certainly going to do her best to snag it for herself, and there was no way the guys would want to back down so they would, too. May the best man—or woman—win.

  Thirty minutes later, she came out the spa’s front doors, her purse and another larger bag slung over her right shoulder. And it was a good thing he’d waited because she looked even worse than when she’d gone in.

  She stopped in her tracks and gawked at him. “Oh my God. Have you seriously been standing here this whole time?”

  He nodded.

  “Well, I…I figured you’d leave. I forgot how stubborn you are when you get an idea in your head, but for the record, I’m perfectly capable of driving myself home.”

  “Jess.” He stared at her, frowning. “Stop arguing and let me drive you home.”

  “Fine.” She huffed in annoyance and led the way toward a black Kia Sportage parked around back. She was limping again, moving more slowly than she had during their earlier hike. The doors unlocked with a beep, and she walked to the passenger side. “How’s this going to work anyway? How are you going to get back?”

  “I’ll call someone to pick me up at your place.”

  She pointed a finger in his direction. “I’m not inviting you in, just so you know.”

  “Fair enough.” He slid behind the steering wheel and texted the one person at Off-the-Grid most likely to be goofing around on his phone this afternoon: Ryan’s teenage brother, Trent. Sure enough, Trent replied right away. “Trent’s going to swing by and get me.”

  Jess leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes. “Okay…207 Riverbend Road.”

  “Got it.” He started the engine and pulled out of the lot. Jess was quiet during the drive. He might have thought she was sleeping except for the lines of tension creasing her brow. Ten minutes later, he turned into the driveway of her little brown-paneled house, parked, and shut off the engine.

  Her eyes opened, bright with fever, and she gave him a pinched smile. “Thanks for the ride, and you know…saving me from bears.” Then her usual attitude flared to life, and her eyes narrowed. “But I’m still going to outbid you on that land.”

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Rachel Lacey is a contemporary romance author and semi-reformed travel junkie. She’s been climbed by a monkey on a mountain in Japan, gone scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, and camped out overnight in New York City for a chance to be an extra in a movie. These days, the majority of her adventures take place on the pages of the books she writes. She lives in warm and sunny North Carolina with her husband, son, and a variety of rescue pets.

  Rachel loves to keep in touch with her readers! You can find her at:

  RachelLacey.com

  Twitter @rachelslacey

  Facebook.com/RachelLaceyAuthor

  ACCLAIM FOR RACHEL LACEY

  RUN TO YOU

  "4 Stars! Readers will love how the lives of the main characters meld together while still maintaining their individual lives."

  —RT Book Reviews

  "There's much to like in this sweet romance, including the strong hero and heroine, the cast of supporting characters and the beautiful mountain setting.”

  —Bookpage.com

  EVER AFTER

  “Lacey’s Love to the Rescue contemporary series keeps getting better and better…Olivia’s foster dogs, her fluffy kitten, and Pete’s dog provide delightful diversions while the humans build their own forever home.”

  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

  “4 1/2 Stars! Lacey’s latest is filled with huge doses of humor and passion…[Her] modern storytelling style, with its crisp dialogue and amusing banter, will keep readers engaged until the very end.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  FOR KEEPS

  “Your heart will be captured many times by the genuine scenarios and the happily-ever-after for all, both human and canine.”

  —HeroesandHeartbreakers.com

  “Lovable men and lovable dogs make this series a winner!”

  —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

  UNLEASHED

  “Dog lovers rejoice! The stars of Lacey’s cute series opener, set in Dogwood, N.C., have four legs instead of two, and their happy ending is guaranteed.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  “Endearing! Rachel Lacey is a sure-fire star.”

  —Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author

  Also By Rachel Lacey

  The Risking It All series

  Rock With You (short story)

  Run to You

  The Love to the Rescue series

  Unleashed

  For Keeps

  Ever After

  Only You (short story)

  Fall in Love with Forever Romance

  A SMALL-TOWN BRIDE

  By Hope Ramsay

  Amy Lyndon is tired of being “the poor little rich girl” of Shenandoah Falls. In her prominent family, she’s the ordinary one—no Ivy League education and no powerful career. But when her father tries to marry her off, she finally has to stand up for herself, despite the consequences. Cut off from the family fortune, her first challenge is to find a job. And she’s vowed to never rely on another man ever again, no matter how hot or how handsome.

  HOLDING FIRE

  By April Hunt

  Alpha Security operative Trey Hanson is ready to settle down. When he meets a gorgeous blonde in a bar, and the connection between them is off the charts, he thinks he’s finally found the one. But after their night together ends in a hail of gunfire and she disappears in the chaos, Trey’s reasons for tracking her down are personal…until he learns she’s his next assignment. Fans of Rebecca Zanetti and Julie Ann Walker will love the newest romantic suspense novel from April Hunt!

  THE HIGHLAND DUKE

  By Amy Jarecki

  Fans of Outlander will love this sweeping Scottish epic from award-winning author Amy Jarecki. When Akira Ayres finds a brawny Scot with a musket ball in his thigh, the healer will do whatever it takes to save his life…even fleeing with him across the Highlands. Geordie knows if Akira discovers his true identity, both their lives will be jeopardized. The only way to protect the lass is to keep her by his side. But the longer he’s with her, the harder it becomes to imagine letting her go…

  FOREVER MINE

  By Erin Nicholas

  The newest book in New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas’s Opposites Attract series!

  Maya Goodwin doesn’t believe in holding back. Ever. As a cop, she never hesitated to throw herself into harm’s way to save someone. As a doctor, Alex Nolan knows all too well that risks can have deadly consequences. So Maya—daring and spontaneous—is the exact opposite of who he’s looking for. But he can’t resist exploring their sizzling attraction, even though falling for Maya might just be way too hazardous for his heart.

  CRAZY FOR YOU

  By Rachel Lacey

  Emma Rush can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a thing for Ryan Blake. The small town’s resident bad boy is just so freakin’ hot—with tattoos, a motorcycle, and enough rough-around-the-edges sexiness to melt all her self-control. Now that Emma’s over being a “good girl,” she needs a little help being naughty…and Ryan is the perfect place to start.

 

 

 
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