Love and Arson by Woods Karen

Author:Woods, Karen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, suspense, inspirational
Publisher: Sleeping Beagle Books

“What did Steve want with you?” Jase asked as they were riding between the second and third hole.

“A date.”

She saw him looking sideways at her as he steered the cart.

His tone was measured when he finally spoke, “Steve’s a friend of mine, a good friend. But I wouldn’t be happy with his dating Beth, and I’m not happy with his dating you. He changes women the way other men change underwear. He’s not anyone you should become involved with. He’ll hurt you if you aren’t careful.”

She snorted a laugh. “I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”

“I really don’t want to see you with a broken heart.”

“I’d almost think you cared,” she replied as she looked up at the cart ahead of them in which her father rode.

“I really don’t want to see you hurt,” Jase repeated. “You’re Harry’s daughter. Of course, I care. Steve’s left a trail of broken hearts behind him since Gwen died. I’d hate to see you join that group.”

“Oh, for pity’s sake, Jase! I can recognize a player when I meet one. That man should probably have a revolving door on his bedroom.”

Jase sighed. “Not that bad, but don’t take him at face value, Mary Danielle.”

“I don’t take men at face value, not anymore. No matter how appealing the face may be. And Steve definitely has an appealing face.” She clicked her tongue against her teeth. “The rest of him isn’t exactly gruesome either,” she added with a small laugh. “He’s really quite presentable. And he’s fun to be around.”

Jase looked at her for a moment, before returning his attention to the course. “Have you forgiven me yet for way I treated you that first day you were here?” he asked. “I was worried about Harry. I didn’t want to see him hurt. It’s a small excuse, but it’s the only one I can offer.”

“I know,” she answered. “I don’t like it, but I know. You’re very protective of your family. That’s not at all a bad thing for a man to be.”

“You’re still mad at me.”

“You didn’t exactly endear yourself to me,” she replied. “And you haven’t exactly gone out of your way to be friendly. You’ve been avoiding me ever since you came back from Reserve duty. You haven’t even been home for dinner this week.”

“Miss me?”

“Like I’d miss the pain associated with beating my head against a wall.”

He chuckled, but the sound wasn’t completely amused. “The not going out of your way to be friendly is a two way street, Mary Danielle,” Jase observed. “You’ve not exactly been overly friendly yourself. I’d like to start over if we could.”

“Then, don’t stiff neck me with Mary Danielle. If you want to be friends, my name’s Dani.”

“Dani,” Jase echoed with a smile.

“See, that didn’t kill you.”

“You’ve never said if you forgave me.”

“I suppose I can understand,” Dani responded. “You love Dad. I’m grateful he’s had someone to love who loves him in return. You can’t know what that means to me. So, of course, I accept your apology and forgive you.

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