Hart's Victory by Michele Dunaway

Author:Michele Dunaway
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: NASCAR (Association), Man-Woman Relationships, Racing, Single Mothers, Contemporary, General, Romance, Automobiles, Automobile Racing Drivers, Automobile Racing, Fiction, Sports, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780373217823
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2006-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

FROM HERE ON OUT, you have me, too.

The words echoed in Kellie’s head as she finally tucked herself into bed that night. Once they’d arrived back at the track, Charlie had woken up enough to take his medicine and change into sweats and a T-shirt. Then he’d crawled into the side bunk, pulled the curtain closed and drifted back to sleep.

Kellie had walked back out into the living area and stared out the window. While she had a clear view, she could only see the faint glow coming from inside Hart’s motor home since his windows were tinted. On the other side of her, the McDougals’ motor home sat empty and dark. Even the track was quiet, the security lights providing a halo effect. A hush had fallen over the motor home lot and the infield fan camping areas, the only sounds coming from generators and the occasional insect.

Kellie went to the back of the motor home and turned down the queen-size comforter. Even though the race didn’t start until seven-thirty, the next day promised to have some busy moments. She climbed into the comfortable bed and pulled the covers up to her chin. Then she clicked off the light, her eyes trying to adjust to the darkness.

Hart Hampton had said she had him. He’d kissed her. Touched her. Made her want things she didn’t have time to think about. She’d found herself laughing tonight, a sound often missing in her repertoire. She’d enjoyed playing pool, reveled in Hart’s flirtation as he’d assisted her with her shots. Hart had made her feel alive�and she’d let go and enjoyed herself. She rolled onto her side, long accustomed to having a big bed all to herself.

She’d cling to the memories of this weekend forever.

Her husband had once laughed and called Kellie meticulous to a fault. “You always plan life,” he’d said. “You can’t plan anything. Take what you can get, that’s my attitude.”

His lackadaisical attitude had gotten him killed.

Now she’d become involved with Hart, a man who also lived his life without fear, even if he did have a healthy respect for it. Tonight she’d lost herself in the fantasy he’d created. His house was a perfect example. She’d expected something huge and overdone; instead, it had been subtle, the racing memorabilia kept to a minimum as he’d told her most of that was at his office.

He had a lovely house, one so homey she could picture herself living there. His words hadn’t helped dissuade her. “When I’m here, I don’t want reminders of who I am. I just want to be me,” he’d said.

So had she misjudged him? Could Hart Hampton, celebrity, coexist with Hart Hampton, the man who had tenderly carried her son? Could they inhabit the same body, and if so, could he set his love of racing aside to love a family? In her gut, Kellie knew Hart was trustworthy. However, her heart wasn’t ready to believe he was serious. And she had no time for anything else.

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