Seduced by Second Chances by Reese Ryan

Author:Reese Ryan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-04-10T16:20:34+00:00

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Gideon took Jessie in his arms and they swayed to the music in silence. He still found it hard to believe that the woman he was holding in his arms now was the same sweet, awkward girl with the big smile and beautiful spirit he’d once known.

It’d been one thing to see Jessie in a video or on an album cover. But standing with her now felt surreal.

It felt odd to be swaying with the beautiful woman she’d become and feeling such a deep attraction to her. And she was obviously still attracted to him.

His relationship with Geneva had ended long ago and she’d certainly moved on. He saw no reason he and Jessie couldn’t explore their feelings.

“I guess I should thank you for not outing me as the lout who broke your heart back then.” His lips grazed her ear as he leaned down and whispered the words in her ear.

“You’re assuming you were the impetus for the song.” Her back tensed beneath his fingertips. “I never said that.”

“True.” He nodded. “But I’ve been listening to the lyrics from that EP. It reminded me of conversations we’ve had.”

“I write songs as a way to tell my story, not as a way to humiliate anyone else.” She met his gaze. “I’m not a fan of revenge songs. Mostly because the people who’ve become famous for them tend to have a thin skin when the tables are turned.”

“I agree,” he said. “But I’m grateful just the same. I’d hate to become known as the cad that broke Jessie Humphrey’s heart. Especially since it’s the last thing I ever intended to do.”

“I realize that now.” Jessie dropped her gaze.

“What happened that day prompted you to become a songwriter. Just like your father’s harsh dismissal set me on my path.” He smiled faintly. “I guess there’s some truth to those clichés.”

“Like when one door closes, another opens,” Jessie volunteered. “That was my grandmother’s favorite.”

“Mine, too.” He smiled, thinking of the woman who’d meant so much to him. “We were destined to take separate paths, but I’m grateful they’ve crossed again.”

“So am I.” Jessie’s eyes glistened with emotion as they danced beneath the stars.

He held her closer and she laid her head on his chest as they moved together.

She smelled like a field of flowers in spring and it felt good to hold her body against his. The attraction he’d felt for Jessie when he’d first seen her yesterday afternoon had only grown stronger.

He was glad they’d cleared the air. Perhaps they’d laid the foundation upon which they could rebuild their friendship. But as he held her in his arms, it was impossible to deny that he wanted more than just friendship with Jessie. If they could manage it without damaging this fragile thing they were rebuilding.

There was something about this beautiful young woman with an old soul who touched people’s hearts. He wanted more than just a night or two with Jessie. But he had no reason to believe she wanted the same.

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