An Inconvenient Plan (Happy Endings Book Club, Book 10) by Kylie Gilmore

Author:Kylie Gilmore [Gilmore, Kylie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, chick lit, humor, women's fiction, small town romance, clover park
Publisher: Extra Fancy Books
Published: 2018-10-29T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Josh was tense. She felt it the moment he answered the door for their first official date. Was it because the stakes were high in making this work? Because he was out of his mind with lust he could barely control? She’d spent a little too much time last night imagining what it would be like to be with him naked—wild, out-of-her-mind levels of passion—which was not-so-coincidentally why she wore an off-the-shoulder white jersey knit dress that fit her like a second skin, ending mid-thigh, with black stilettos. But first—a civilized date that would set the tone for the rest of their relationship. No pressure. Geez, now she was tense.

He gestured toward the sofa, keeping his distance. “Make yourself comfortable. Hope you like steak.”

He’d made an effort to look nice, from his clean-shaven jaw to the scent of spicy woodsy cologne to his clothes—a pale blue button-down shirt with gray pants and leather dress shoes.

“Steak sounds good.” She set Rose on the floor with her wubby, a ratty green bear, and set her purse by the sofa. Then she turned and walked over to Josh. Probably more of a strut, boobs forward, hips swaying. Why wear the dress if she wasn’t going to work it? “You look very handsome tonight.”

“Thanks. You look nice too. You could wear a sack and still be stunning, but you know that, don’t you?”

She was momentarily speechless. It was the first time Josh had commented on her appearance, and it was quite the compliment.

He turned back to the kitchen. “How do you like your steak cooked?”

“Medium well.”

“Got it.” He stopped and turned back to her. “How about Rose?”

She beamed, loving the way he looked out for her fur baby. “She’s never had steak. I’d imagine medium well would be just fine with her.”

He flashed a smile that warmed her like sunshine. She’d so rarely seen Josh smiling at her. He was pure masculine beauty.

He went into the kitchen and she followed him. It smelled wonderful. The appliances were white and on the newer side. Various cooking utensils, measuring cups, and bowls sat on the one long laminate counter. A small square table with a white tablecloth in the corner was set for two with a glass vase of roses with baby’s breath and unlit long white candles in silver candlesticks. A nice romantic touch.

He gestured toward the vase of roses. “Those are for you. I had to put them in water so they’d bloom in time for dinner.”

“Aww, thank you.” She bent low and breathed them in. “They’re lovely.”

He walked over to the counter and reached into a plastic bag. “I got Rose a chew toy. It’s made from recycled fire hose.” He ripped the tag off and placed the toy in her hand. It was an orange rectangular toy that made a crinkle sound.

“Omigod, we love it. How cute is this?” She went to the living room and knelt next to her fur baby, offering the toy. “Rose, what do you think?” Rose sniffed it and then licked it.

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