In A Bind by Stephanie Bond

Author:Stephanie Bond [Bond, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sex For Beginners
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2009-02-01T08:00:00+00:00

10

ZOE HAD NEVER SEEN SO MUCH rope in her life—white rope, striped rope, nylon rope, cotton rope, thin rope, thick rope. Rope tied to cleats, rope tied to sails, rope tied to the dock and rope simply lying on the floor of the boat tied in neat bundles.

Colin grinned up at her where she stood on the dock. “For the record, on a boat, rope is referred to as line.”

Zoe’s midsection tightened—her body responded to him as if a bell had sounded. Considering their lovemaking session the night before, she marveled that she could be aroused so quickly, but so far, no matter how sated she was, she still wanted him. Even accepting his strong hand to steady her as she stepped down into the sparkling white sailboat gave her a thrill.

From the desire that smoldered in his eyes, Colin was also affected by their nearness. “Later I’ll show you how to tie a few knots,” he murmured, his voice teasing.

“I’ll take you up on that, Captain.”

His laughter carried over the breeze blowing. She wished she could have taken a picture of him at that moment, smiling wide, his eyes bright, his blond hair wind-ruffled. He was so handsome, he made the breath hitch in her lungs. Dressed in blue swim trunks and T-shirt, he looked every inch the athlete that he’d been most of his life. Her mouth watered to ask him about his past, but she’d been the one who’d insisted that they not ask each other personal questions. Instead she swept an approving glance over the boat named Horizon Bound. “How big is it?”

“She is about ten meters long,” he said cheerfully. “Boats are female, you know, to keep a lonely sailor company when he’s out on the water.” He pointed up. “Her sail is about three meters. Big enough to be a comfortable ride, but small enough for one man to handle alone. And there’s the outboard motor if the wind fails me.”

So he often went out on his boat alone? As soon as the question materialized, Zoe chided herself—it wasn’t any of her business. And maybe he manned the boat alone even when he had company. Or, considering his wealth, he probably had a larger boat for entertaining.

“Do you swim?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“How well?”

“I’ve had lifesaving training.”

“Excellent. Maybe we can stop and take a dip along the way. You did wear your cossie, didn’t you?”

She squinted. “Excuse me?”

“Bathing suit,” he clarified, grinning. “No worries if you didn’t. We’ll just find somewhere private.”

“I’m wearing it,” she said with a laugh. “But I was hoping to actually make it to Manly Beach.”

He pouted, then nodded toward a small open door. “You can take your bag belowdeck and look around if you like. There’s a head if you need to use it.”

Zoe carefully descended the narrow steps to the cabin. To her left was a small bathroom—the head. To her right was a bench seat and a foldaway table. Past the bathroom was a tiny kitchen with a sink and miniature appliances.

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