Falling For Paris by Laura Marquez Diamond

Author:Laura Marquez Diamond
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic comedy, enemies to lovers, second chance, vacation romance, steamy reads, spicy romance
Publisher: Laura Marquez Diamond
Published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00+00:00

They walked into the alley, hand in hand. He expected the cooler outdoor air to tamp his arousal. It didn’t. His body remained hard and heavy. He needed her tonight; nothing else mattered. But her apartment was too far and Inez’s place was too...Inez.

Looking down the familiar streets, he wove their entwined bodies through the weekend crowd. He stopped in front of Hotel Artiste and looked at Victoria, whose eyes offered a glimmer of excitement and whose nod was all the permission he needed. He led her into the building and secured a suite, sidestepping the concierge’s friendly chatter.

Finally, they were alone. The spacious room was illuminated by streetlights and by the night sky’s reflection on glass surfaces.

“I’d like to use the bathroom.”

“Of course. Would you like some more wine? I can call room service.”

“But you don’t drink,” she said concernedly.

“True. There’s some sparkling water and soda in the bar but we can order a Beaujolais, perhaps?”

“Well, actually...”

“Victoria Espinoza, would you like me to order dinner for us? I don’t think Marcus stopped talking long enough for you to have a bite.”

“You don’t mind?”

He stepped closer and gave her a gentle kiss. “I want to feed you all night. We can start with food.” Feeling brazen, he smacked her lush backside and said, “Do what you need to do. I’ll order.”

And he did. He wasn’t sure what she wanted, but Rafael was familiar with the hotel’s restaurant and felt comfortable ordering a little of everything. Filet mignon, seared chicken, and lemon butter cod. And crepes for dessert.

When she came out, he handed her a Perrier before opening the balcony’s glass doors. The patio was tiny but the view was expansive. The basilica shone like a beacon, and the sounds of the bustling city rose with the evening breeze.

“That’s incredible,” she said. “Do you realize you live in one of the best cities in the world?”

“Well, officially, my home is elsewhere. But yes, there are nights when Paris is stunning. Though I suspect that has more to do with being with you than with being in the city.”

He watched her take a sip from the bottle. They sat quietly as he offered his hand. “Your hands are cold,” he observed.

“I’m, um, I’m nervous.”

His gut twisted. “Victoria, nothing needs to happen tonight. I’m just happy to have you for myself, selfish bastard that I am. We can eat and sleep or leave. Anything you want. Please don’t be nervous about, well, about making love. I don’t expect anything.”

He watched her profile against the city’s glare, her features catching stray reflections, her lips shimmering after she licked them anxiously. She sighed and finally squared her body with his.

“I’m not nervous about being with you, Rafael. I’m nervous about after. I didn’t like how I felt yesterday when you shut me out. And as attracted as I am to you, I don’t think I want to feel that way again. I’m sorry, but if you think I’m only good for that, you know, I’m not sure what the point is.

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