Mad About You by Stephanie Bond

Author:Stephanie Bond [Bond, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Boxed set of three romances
Amazon: B00BA6JZ9U
Publisher: NeedtoRead Books
Published: 2013-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

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Bailey cranked the ignition on his aged Camaro, then sat in the confines of his darkened car, staring at the windows of Ginny's town home.

Both of their shadowed figures moved around in the living room, illuminated by the glow of the television. After nudging down the volume, they'd finally settled on a G-rated comedy before he'd left. Walking out the door had been difficult for him. Chad made no bones about the fact that he wanted to go with Bailey, and from the flashes of panic he observed on Ginny's face, he had the feeling he could have worn her down about letting him stay the night.

He sighed, pounding his fist lightly on the steering wheel. He felt distinctly divided—he wanted to be with her, but he was scared to succumb to the temptation to throw caution to the wind and play out his fantasy—woo Ginny into falling in love with him because she found him to be desirable and noble, not because she felt obligated, like she had years before. Then they'd get married.

Except he choked on the happily-ever-after part. What if after a couple of years he couldn't hack it? What if he grew to resent her late working hours and Sunday dinners with the in-laws? What if he became distant and drove her away again? The next time he'd not only be uprooting their lives again, but Chad's as well.

When he was alone, he could tell himself it wasn't fair to pursue Ginny's love, to insinuate he was ready for permanence, especially when she'd indicated her disinterest. But Ginny's presence was like a mind eraser, removing previously well-laid plans, reducing him to a childlike state where instincts and impulses reigned.

He looked back to the window. Chad and Ginny. The two people he held more precious than anything in the world. It was as if an incredible prize were dangling above him, just out of reach no matter how far he stretched, no matter how high he leapt. As he reluctantly backed out of the driveway, he felt angry with himself for the unshakable feeling that he was cheating Chad, cheating Ginny, and cheating himself out of something wonderful.

It was only ten o'clock when he nosed the Camaro into a cramped parking spot outside the saloon. The walls fairly jumped with the volume of the live music inside. Sunday night and the place was packed. After only a few seconds' hesitation, he slipped out of his car and headed toward the front door. He hadn't yet gotten to slake the previous night's craving for whiskey, and he didn't feel like going upstairs to an empty apartment.

"Hiya, Bailey," Big John said at the door. As usual, Bailey pulled out his wallet to pay the cover, and as usual, the burly bouncer waved it aside.

A smile crossed his lips when he entered his familiar haunt. He felt comfortable here, among people he knew, people who enjoyed life minute by minute. Making his way toward the bar, he nodded and exchanged greetings with several people he knew.

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