Texas Heartthrob by Jean Brashear

Author:Jean Brashear
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Texas
Publisher: Jean Brashear
Published: 2019-02-08T16:00:00+00:00

Liam dragged himself up the steps in the growing darkness. In a few minutes, after he sat down and rested, he’d start hauling bathwater as he had each night since he first discovered the tub.

At the moment, though, he could barely lift his arms. The mere thought of buckets filled with water made his muscles want to weep.

When he got back to L.A. he’d tell his trainer, Chuck, he was going about things all wrong. Forget fancy equipment—just move his clients to the back of beyond for a few weeks. They’d wind up fit. He grinned. Or dead.

At the door, he paused, not sure he could summon the strength to turn the knob. Amazing how all these camera-ready muscles still weren’t enough. He’d spent too little time on real work the past few years, doing films back to back.

One good thing about this level of exhaustion, though: he was nearly too tired to think about jumping Raina Donovan’s bones.

Okay, so the spirit was still willing. The flesh was definitely too weak.

Liam was still smiling as he pushed open the door. His eyes popped wide at the sight that greeted him.

The tub sat before the fire in its usual spot.

But it was full. And steaming.

Across the room, Raina’s head rose from her study of a big leather book. “Hi. You want to eat first or soak?”

“Me?” He’d been the gentleman, avoiding temptation by using cold water from the well instead of enjoying the welcome warmth of the tub.

“You’ve worked even harder today than before. It’s the least I could do.”

“You are a goddess. If I thought I wouldn’t fall flat on my face crossing the floor, I’d kiss your feet.”

She laughed, and it struck him once again how young she looked at times like this, so rare for her. He’d spilled his guts about all sorts of family stories, but he still knew very little of her past, except for the clear impression gained without words that life had not been kind to her.

“You’ve got a great smile,” he said.

She ducked her head, fair skin blooming rosy. But he thought she looked pleased as she got to her feet. “How about having your cake and eating it, too? Climb in and I’ll bring your food to you, then wait on the porch. You can eat while you soak.”

“I’m too tired to eat right now, unless it can’t hold.”

She shook her head. “It’s stew. Time only improves it.” She glanced around her for a sweater. “I’ll just go, then.”

“The wind’s picking up, coming from the north.” Telling her to stay was on the tip of his tongue. He’d never been all that modest and his naked backside had been viewed by millions, but Liam found himself strangely hesitant to strip down in front of her.

She was nearly to the door.

“Wait.” He hadn’t felt this tongue-tied since he was fourteen.

She didn’t glance up.

“Listen…it’s cold out there. Just…turn your back until I get in. No need for you to be outside freezing.”

Dead silence.

He started stripping.

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