The CEO: A reverse grumpy sunshine workplace romance (Workplace liaisons Book 2) by Nicola Marsh

Author:Nicola Marsh [Marsh, Nicola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Parlance Press
Published: 2023-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

Lana squinted into the sunshine as she watched Zac stride toward the car. He’d been in a strange mood over lunch and the odd times she’d caught him staring at her it looked like he fancied her as dessert.

She’d had no idea how to handle the attention so she’d focused on her meal, steered the conversation onto factual topics, and muddled through the best she could. She hoped the vibe between them wasn’t as tension-fraught at the beach.

“Ready to go?”

“Sure,” she said, the false perkiness she injected into her voice garnering a curious glance from Zac.

As he drove along a winding coastal road and she took in the picturesque scenery, she replayed their lunch conversation in her head.

There was so much more to him than smooth words and a charming smile. He was well-travelled, articulate, and self-assured, with a verve that captured her interest and engaged her mind. It only added to his appeal and she’d be better off remembering most of what he said was designed to tease her.

She’d fallen for slick words before. These days, a guy’s actions would convince her to let him anywhere near her bruised heart.

“Wait until you check out this beach. I’ve seen a lot around the world, but I think this is better than some of the Caribbean beaches, not to mention Queensland’s hot spots.”

“I love any beach,” she said. “My apartment’s in Coogee so you can safely say I’m a bit of a beach babe.”

“Well, you’re right about one thing. You’re definitely a babe.”

Her measly ego inflated momentarily before she shot him a disapproving stare. “Oh yeah, I’m sure my designer wardrobe elevates me to babe status.”

He paused, as if searching for the right words. “Don’t take this the wrong way, but your wardrobe is a little—”

“Boring?”

Her deprecating answer had him darting a worried a glance in her direction before refocusing on the road.

“I was thinking more along the lines of sedate for someone your age.”

“Which is?”

“Hell, I’m digging myself in deeper, aren’t I?”

She chuckled. “Quit while you’re behind.”

She liked her clothes. They may be old but they were safe, familiar, like snuggling under a favorite quilt on a cold winter’s day.

She’d tried a new wardrobe once before, a new look, going the whole way with risqué lingerie. But none of it had made any difference with Jax. He’d hurt her just the same, designer dresses or not. Much safer to stay true to herself, to find a man who wanted her for the real her, not because of how she looked or what she could do for him.

“I like what you’re wearing today. That blue brings out the green flecks in your eyes.”

“My weird eyes change color according to what I wear.”

“Not weird. I prefer alluring.”

She snorted. “You could bottle that charm and sell it.”

His bashful smile made her laugh.

“And I’m so alluring I have hundreds of men falling at my feet and it’s all because of my eyes.”

“You have one.”

“Who?”

“I’m a male in case you hadn’t noticed.”

She’d noticed all right, was noticing more by the minute despite attempts to the contrary.

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