The Irresistible Mr. Sinclair by Joan Elliott Pickart

Author:Joan Elliott Pickart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-06-08T16:00:00+00:00

When the two men returned to the hotel, Andrea informed them that she’d realized that in her excitement to see the merchandise from Sleeping Beauty, she’d failed to recognize the fact that Janice might prefer to check into her room and freshen up.

Taylor was to go to the fifth floor to deliver Janice’s suitcase to her. Brandon gave Taylor a key to Andrea and Brandon’s apartment, which was on the same floor, telling him to leave his luggage in their spare bedroom.

They would all meet in the conference room in fifteen minutes.

“Yes, ma‘am,” Taylor said, smiling at Andrea. “Got it, ma’am. I’m off to do as instructed.”

“All men should be so cooperative,” Andrea said, sliding a look at Brandon, who winked at her. “I promise I won’t peek at the samples from Sleeping Beauty while we’re waiting.” She paused. “Well, maybe just a teeny little look.”

“Nope,” Brandon said, tightening his hold on the boxes he held. “Janice probably has a presentation all planned. You can’t touch anything until she comes back downstairs, sweet wife.”

“Well, darn it,” Andrea said. “Taylor, your Janice is so nice. I feel so comfortable with her, as though I’ve known her forever.”

“She isn’t mine,” Taylor said, frowning.

“Figure of speech,” Andrea said. “Shoo. Go. Janice is waiting for her suitcase.”

Taylor headed for the elevator on the far wall of the lobby.

“So, you like Janice?” Brandon said to Andrea once Taylor was out of earshot.

“Oh, very much. She’s friendly, warm, just delightful. I can see why she’d have loyal customers. She’s pleasant to be with.”

“Didn’t you find her appearance a bit unusual?” Brandon said, raising his eyebrows.

Andrea nodded slowly. “Yes, I did. Janice is beautiful, but she’s doing everything possible not to be. She’s a mystery in a way, a very complex person. Taylor has his work cut out for him.”

“I happen to agree with you, but what makes you think that Taylor is interested in Janice beyond just being her accountant?”

“Brandon, Brandon, Brandon,” Andrea said. “I’m a woman. I know these things by instinct. You just watch. The aunts will pick up on it in a flash.”

“Hey, I wouldn’t dream of arguing the point.” he said, “even if I didn’t believe that you’re right on the money. The female mind is far beyond my comprehension.”

“Of course it is, sweetheart,” Andrea said, smiling at him warmly. “Let’s take those boxes into the conference room. Oh, this is so exciting. I can hardly wait to see the goodies from Sleeping Beauty.”

“Taylor needs to discover a great deal more about Sleeping Beauty than just what’s in these boxes,” Brandon said.

“What?” she said, obviously confused.

Brandon leaned over the stack of boxes in his arms and dropped a quick kiss on Andrea’s lips.

“Andrea, my love,” he said. “Don’t attempt to understand the genius-level workings of the male mind. You’ll become frustrated when faced with continual defeat.”

Andrea rolled her eyes heavenward, then started off toward the designated room.

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