Past Regrets: Love and Friendship, Book 2
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“Let’s start with plain.” He handed her an open shell then took one for himself.
She raised the oyster to her lips then tossed it back, her neck arching, eyes closing. He could imagine her tongue rolling as she tasted the briny-sweet morsel before swallowing. His throat went dry. The low moan she emitted tugged at something deep within his belly. Jesus.
Her eyes fluttered open. “Oh my God. I’d forgotten how much I love oysters. These are fantastic.”
“Fresh as they can get.” His voice rasped. He tipped a shell into his mouth, letting the flavor distract him. “Man, these are good. Lemon on the next one?”
“Sure.” She sipped at her beer, and he realized the soup was about to boil over. He leapt up and caught it before it overflowed out of the pot. She’s got me so distracted I can’t even heat up soup.
He ladled the rich red broth into two wide, ceramic bowls and carried them back to Kay. She’d worked her way through another two oysters.
“That sauce is out of this world.”
“You like it? It’s a classic mignonette sauce—white wine and shallots, but I added some sautéed spinach to give it an oysters Rockefeller taste.”
“Whatever you did, write it down. That’s a keeper.”
The combination of her complimenting his food and the smile on her face was definitely the highlight of his day.
She stirred her soup in wide circles before blowing on a spoonful. He waited while she took her first sip. “Oh.” She sighed. “I haven’t had this in years. You totally nailed it.”
He grinned so broadly it made his cheeks ache. “Good. I wouldn’t want to let Maria down.”
“She’d be very proud.”
They talked and laughed and drank more beer. James had practically forgotten that this was a catch-up session and not an actual date. Every time he looked at her he imagined what it would be like to kiss her. Don’t rush things. She’s here for a funeral. Slow down.
Past Regrets
Shelley Munro
Never look back…unless that’s where your heart belongs.
Love and Friendship, Book 2
Julia Maxwell was a seize-the-moment party girl until the night she spent with up-and-coming rocker Ryan Callander. From that moment, she was a one-man woman. Pity he hasn’t kept with the program.
Tired of the secrets that have kept her out of the press and Ryan’s fans happy, angry with mounting evidence of infidelity, Julia is older, wiser, and determined to divorce his cheatin’ ass.
Ryan’s long European tour had more than its share of hard knocks—one of which landed on his head when he was mugged. Divorce papers waiting for him at home are a shock that fills in some of the holes in his sketchy memory. But it could be too late to salvage his marriage.
If Ryan thinks flirtatious smiles, seductive touches, and hot-and-heavy kisses are going to smooth things over, Julia’s got a hammer with his name on it. To her surprise, he picks it up, determined to rebuild a bright future for both of them. But the past is lurking with some missing pieces that could bring their hearts crashing down.
Warning: Contains a pissed ex-stripper turned burlesque dancer, a bunch of nosy friends and a smooth-talking rocker with one thing on his mind. Stripper poles and skimpy costumes may be involved.
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Past Regrets
Copyright © 2013 by Shelley Munro
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