Closer To You (Tales of the Sweet Magnolia Book 1) by McIntyre Amanda

Author:McIntyre, Amanda [McIntyre, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amanda McIntyre
Published: 2015-11-30T08:00:00+00:00

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Lillian loved watching Jake sleep. With the Magnolia closed on Sunday, she’d been able to talk Jake into staying over, but under the condition that he left before everyone else at the parlor house awoke. She could have watched his peaceful slumber for hours, his arm tossed over his forehead, the sexy shadow of his beard framing his parted lips.

Her body remembered how his hands felt sliding over her skin, so gentle, unhurried and thorough, giving as much pleasure as he took. She had no idea of their future together, but she could not imagine waking at dawn on a Sunday and not finding him next to her. Every aspect of Jake Sloan, spirit and flesh, seemed to have been fashioned for her alone. No, the last thing she wanted to do was wake him. To do so would mean that he’d leave her bed and she wasn’t ready for that yet. They’d been seeing each other now for a few weeks, keeping their affair as discreet as possible, especially to the townsfolk. Evening strolls with her girls after five were the most difficult. Walking past the jailhouse was the worst, especially if he was sitting outside. She would nod and smile all the while her body heating of its own accord as he returned the platonic greeting, but the truth of his desire flickered in his steady gaze. The girls, if they were with her, pretended not to notice what was going on between the two, but they knew of the affair. Lil had asked them to keep the secret, but the girls told her she needn’t worry, that they only wanted her happiness.

Paddy and Cook were apprised as well; in case he was needed in town. However, Lil had sworn them all to secrecy. At least two nights a week, Cook would prepare a supper and serve it in Lil’s room. Her appetite, however, by the time Jake arrived, was not for food and more often than not, their meals went unfinished.

“Get your fill yet, Miss Lilly?” His slower-than-molasses smile crept across his face. The sound of his voice reverberated through her, jumpstarting her heart.

“Not yet, cowboy. I’m not sure I’ll ever get my fill of you.” She propped up on her elbow and ran her palm over his broad chest, reveling in the sinewy strength beneath her hand.

“Anyone complain about the noise last night?” He peered at her with one eye, took her hand and turned it over, placing a lingering kiss on her palm.

Unable to resist playing against his former concerns, she shrugged. “I heard there were a lot of tongues wagging, bets being placed about how long it would last.” She grinned impishly. “That sort of thing.” Lil felt the strong beat of his heart against her skin. He seemed content and she wished desperately to ask him if he was, but something held her back.

He placed his hand over hers. “I really should go.” He hesitated. “It’s getting time when folks will be getting up, I suspect.

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