Resort to Love by Priscilla Oliveras

Author:Priscilla Oliveras
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 2018-05-14T16:00:00+00:00

“Make yourself at home,” Sofía said as she ushered Nate inside.

After a quick glance around her modest bungalow, she realized he had already done so.

His duffle sat on the tile floor at the foot of her bed. His sunglasses rested on the breakfast bar next to her key bowl. His laptop and a leather folio notebook lay on the coffee table in front of the loveseat, waiting for him to get to work. Which he’d apparently neglected while helping Paul.

“Feel free to grab a snack from the fridge or pantry if you’re hungry. I mean, hopefully Paul showed you around the kitchen at the main house and fed you lunch before he practically added you to the payroll. Can’t believe that happened. Anyway, I’m going to wash up and then maybe—”

“Sof.”

Nate said her name softly, the husky sound stopping the deluge of words tumbling uncontrollably out of her mouth.

Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath, willing herself to find the sense of calm determination that made her great at her job. As a manager, she handled the daily idiosyncrasies at three B&Bs teeming with guests and a full staff. Ask anyone and they’d confirm she was seldom ruffled, rarely uncertain, and never prone to babbling.

All three of which she currently battled.

“It’s going to be okay.” The confidence in his voice washed over her like a warm ocean wave, soothing her frazzled nerves. “I know you’re dealing with stressful situations right now. Trying to pull your resort bid together, Sal’s health scare, running the three properties on your own while he and Vivi focus on his recovery. But you’ve proven there’s nothing you can’t do. Ever. Especially with your knack for inspiring those around you. Including me.”

Her next breath picked up a hint of his woodsy cologne, the musky undertone teasing her senses. Her skin prickled, alerting her to his nearness. Sofía opened her eyes to find Nate barely a step away.

Afraid she might close the distance between them and sink into the comfort he offered, despite knowing how fleeting it might be, Sofía backed up. Her shoulders bumped against the front door.

Nate stopped, his expression calm, his voice conciliatory as he put his hands palms up, facing her. “Look, no strings here. That’s what you’ve always wanted. I get it.”

Dios, could he really be that dense? After all these years, had he really not picked up on how much she cared for him?

Then again, that should be good news. Her secret was safe. Her pride intact.

“We both have full plates right now,” Nate continued.

“Which is why you have no business folding towels or giving directions to the nearest bike rental shop.”

“But I’m good at both of those things. Wait until your guests ask me about dinner reservation suggestions.”

“No.” Sofía shook her head. Sidestepping him, she strode toward the bath across from her small kitchen, on the back side of the square bungalow. “You don’t need to be working behind the front desk again.”

“Relegating me to dish duty already?”

“Not even that.

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