Married for a Month by Susan Mallery

Author:Susan Mallery [Mallery, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2023-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Saturday morning Jonathan arrived at the Ladies’ Auxiliary meeting hall less than ten minutes before the press conference started. What he wanted was to see Taylor. In the past three days he’d actually—almost—missed her. He who didn’t let himself get close enough to miss anyone.

But instead of a gorgeous honey-blonde from his past, he ran directly into Katrina.

“I wanted to ask where you ran off to, but I already know,” Katrina said, blocking his way. “How did the shows go?”

“Great. The spot ratings were high, the feedback encouraging.” He had, in fact, received rave reviews. His agent was doing the happy dance. The syndication suits had given him another pep talk on the importance of winning the contest. Jonathan found himself on the verge of getting everything he wanted.

Katrina pouted slightly. “I wish you’d told me where you were going. I could have come with you. Offered you some private coaching.”

The purr in her voice was more predatory than seductive. Jonathan smiled pleasantly and lightly squeezed her hand. “Katrina, you’re way more woman than I could handle. Thanks for thinking of me, but I’m not prepared to be one more notch in your garter. I’m a sensitive kind of guy.”

She smiled. “I would think you would be more than up to the task.”

“You flatter me.”

Horrify was a better word, but why make trouble? He disentangled himself from her touch and headed for the front of the room, all the while searching for Taylor. He spotted her talking to someone from the media. When she saw him, she excused herself and headed his way.

“I want you to know that I checked your reasons for standing me up last night,” she said lightly, although he thought he saw something troubled lurking in her eyes. “There really was a wild storm circling through the middle part of the country both Thursday and Friday.”

“Tell me about it,” Jonathan said. “My flight to Dallas was canceled. I got as far as Phoenix, where I had to spend the night in the airport. I barely made it in time this morning.” He glanced around the rapidly filling room. “Looks like we’re going to have a big crowd.”

“We are.”

Taylor took his arm and led him to the side of the room. She wore her hair loose today. The soft curls flattered her pretty face.

He’d missed her. He’d missed talking with her and arguing with her. He wanted to say it was all about sex, but he knew that if someone had offered him a couple of hours in her presence with the restriction that they couldn’t touch, he would have agreed in a heartbeat.

“I’m sorry I was delayed last night,” he said, his voice sounding husky. Okay, maybe he’d been exaggerating about the sex not being important.

“Me, too.” She suddenly looked nervous. “Look, I really need to talk to you. I wanted to explain everything last night, but what with your flight being canceled and all…” She shrugged, then glanced around the room. “Jonathan, I’m sorry. I’ve been waiting for the right time and this isn’t it.

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