All Hat No Cattle: A Red Hot and BOOM! Story by Randi Alexander

Author:Randi Alexander
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: red hot and boom, cowboy romance, independence day romance, rodeo, black hills roundup, holiday romance, 4th of july romance
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Standing in the shadowed parking lot next to Harper’s car, Shaw’s muscles tensed, wanting to pull her close. But he had to be sure he was interpreting her words correctly. “So, you’re sayin’ you want to give us a chance, right?”

A laugh burst from her and she leaned back on her car. “Lord, I’m so bad at this. I’m not telling you goodbye, I’m trying to say I want to be more than friends.”

Warmth cocooned his heart. “Oh yeah? What made you change your mind?”

Her eyes turned soft, misty. “You’re a good man, Shaw. I want to know you better, see if what I’m feeling for you right now is something that can grow into...more.”

Shaw didn’t move. This was the opening he’d been waiting for, but he didn’t want to rush it. “Don’t think that I’m not willing, because I am, Harper. I’m into you, deep as a man can get. But I don’t want to wake up tomorrow alone, finding out you’ve changed your mind again.”

Over his shoulder, the first sparkles of fireworks glowed. She stepped closer and put both her hands on his waist. “Forgive me? I got confused there for a while. Things were muzzy and just felt wrong when I tried to be your friend. Now, wanting you in my life, everything’s clear and true.”

His lips curved upward and he found it hard to take in a breath. “You don’t know how glad I am to hear that.” He set his hands on her shoulders.

She shivered under his palms.

“Do you want to go someplace and talk for a while?” He wanted to grab her, pull her in, haul her somewhere and make love to her, but she deserved his respect and restraint.

“We’ll go to my room, Shaw Donahue, but there won’t be much talkin’ going on.” She gave him a wicked smile. “At least not until tomorrow morning, over breakfast.”

****

The grin that broke across Shaw’s face completely eased her guilt at the way she’d treated him the last few days, and erased the embarrassment she felt at her brazen words. Her heart tumbled a little wildly.

He pulled her against him and tipped his head down. “Red, ain’t nothin’ I’d like better.” His lips brushed hers softly, warm and firm. Then he tasted her with his tongue, tracing her lips.

She opened for him, and he invaded. His tongue found hers in a teasing duel. He explored, running his tongue along her teeth and across the roof of her mouth. Her core contracted as heat exploded deep inside her, racing through her bloodstream.

Long minutes later, with the fireworks still exploding above them and her knees quivering, he pulled back. “You interested in these fireworks, or do you want to make some of our own?”

She laughed. “Your lines, Shaw. Outrageous.”

He stepped around her and opened the passenger door for her. “I got a hundred of them, Red. All for you.”

She brushed her hand across his cheek. “I can’t wait.” After she was tucked in, he walked around the hood of the car, typing on his phone.

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