Sexy Ms. Takes by Jo Leigh

Author:Jo Leigh [Leigh, Jo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, General, Adult, Category, Encounters, New Year, Short Stories
ISBN: 9780263880540
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2009-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

FLYNN PUT DOWN the two big bags of groceries he’d picked up at the corner market and took a number from the dispensing machine on the bakery counter. He’d dawdled while shopping, debating his moves upon returning to the house.

On the one hand, Andy was right. It had been a long time since he’d been with a woman. Hell, it had been a long time since he’d been with his good pal Lefty. Work had swallowed him whole, making him a very dull boy, indeed. Which he’d expected. He’d decided on surgery as his career with the full understanding it would mean putting his life on hold. Still, Willow was someone he’d have pursued if he’d had the time, if they’d met under different circumstances. And that scenario could have involved sex as a jumping-off point.The fact that she was thinking along similar lines was a major plus.

On the other hand, she had a bad sprain, which he’d caused. She’d been exhausted, so nothing she’d said could mean anything, not really.

On the other-other hand, she was hot, she was nice and it was New Year’s Eve.

His number was called and he turned to the harried woman behind the counter. “You have éclairs?”

“Yes,” she said, and while her voice was steady and almost cheerful, her eyes begged him to hurry and go.

“I’ll take a dozen,” he said, throwing caution to the wind. “And a loaf of French bread.”

The woman went off to box and bag and he laughed at his own stupidity. A dozen? Compensating much? Ah, who cared. It was pastry. He’d already splurged on champagne. Along with milk and eggs and other necessities, he’d picked up some good soft cheese and an assortment of fruit. Even if Willow slept until tomorrow, he’d treat himself to some goodies. This was his holiday, too. He wouldn’t miss having sex so much if he was drunk and full.

The woman returned and he paid her in cash. He wished her a happy New Year, then headed back down the street, watching all the other pedestrians hurrying to get home, to get to parties, to get laid, to finish off the year with something that was special, something different. Maybe even to mark a new beginning, as well as a solid farewell.

An arbitrary date on an arbitrary calendar, but people gave it meaning. For him, it was another year of his residency under his belt. Another step taken toward his ultimate goal. No, make that career goal. His ultimate objective was a full, well-rounded life. A healthy marriage. A practice, sure, but one with reasonable hours and time for any kids that might come along. Flynn would be a good surgeon, perhaps even a great one. But not at the cost of his soul.

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