Lip Service - Omnibus (2004) by Lori Foster;Julie Elizabeth Leto

Author:Lori Foster;Julie Elizabeth Leto
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Man-Woman Relationships, Fiction, Contemporary, General
ISBN: 9781426871535
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2004-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

HE WAS LAYING IT ON a bit thick, Nick thought, as his grandfather said, once again, “Eh?” very loudly. Hell, the man’s hearing was sharper than a dog’s and not a single whisper went by that he didn’t pick up on. But for some reason he was playing a poor old soul and Nick had to wonder at his motives.

At least Josie no longer seemed so flustered. She continued to fuss with that killer dress of hers—she’d almost given him a heart attack when he first saw her in it—but she had mostly relaxed and was simply enjoying his grandfather’s embellished tales of life in years gone by.

The old bird was enjoying Nick’s discomfort. The small smile that hovered on his mouth proved he was aware of Nick’s predicament, but there wasn’t a damn thing Nick could do about it. Not with Josie sitting there on the edge of the sofa, her legs primly pressed together, the bodice of her dress hiked as high as she could get it. She inspired an odd, volatile mixture of raging lust and quiet tenderness. It unnerved him, and at the same time, turned him on.

Right now he felt as if lava flowed through him, and the volcano was damn close to erupting.

He shot out of his seat, attracting two pairs of questioning eyes. His grandfather chuckled while Josie frowned.

“I, ah, I thought I’d go get us something to drink.”

“Would you like me to help you, Nick?” Josie made to rise from her seat.

Before Nick could answer her, Granddad patted her hand and kept her still. “He can manage, can’t you, Nick?”

“Yes, sir.”

Granddad waved at Nick. “Fine, go on, then. Josie and I have things to chat about.”

Exactly what that meant was anyone’s guess. In the kitchen, he filled some glasses with ice tea, then stuck his ear to the door.

“I’m afraid you have the wrong impression, sir.”

“Just call me Jeb or Granddad. I can’t stand all that ‘sir’ nonsense.”

There was a pause. “Really, Jeb, Nick and I are only friends.”

“Ha!” Granddad made a thumping sound with his cane. “My old eyes might be rheumy, but I can still see what needs to be seen. And I ain’t so old as to be dotty. That boy’s got himself a bad case goin’, and you’re the cause. Probably the cure, too.”

Nick groaned. At this rate, his grandfather would run Josie off even before Susan could. Josie didn’t want the responsibility of another person, of permanence or commitment. This was her first chance to be free, and she wanted to widen her boundaries, to explore her sexual side.

Between Susan telling her how irresponsible Nick was and his grandfather trying to corner her, he probably wouldn’t last through the week. The thought filled him with unreasonable anger. He didn’t want things to end until he was damn good and ready.

His determination surprised him. He hadn’t felt this strongly about anything since his mother had sent him home to live with his father, making it clear his presence was an intrusion.

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