The Troublemaker Next Door by Marie Harte

Author:Marie Harte [Harte, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Adult
ISBN: 9781402287343
Amazon: 1402287348
Barnesnoble: 1402287348
Goodreads: 18509614
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published: 2014-06-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

The following Friday, Maddie dusted off her hands and took great pleasure in her finished work—the Horror on Howe Street, as she’d privately labeled her first big job. Linda had already taken a quick walk-through, and she’d been more than pleased.

Maddie glanced down at the check in her hands, still stunned that she was actually making a go of being her own boss. Her first job, and she’d nailed it.

Still high on her success, she treated herself to an iced tea at her favorite coffee shop and basked in the afternoon sun. She’d scored the last table with an umbrella, and thank God for that. Sweat made her shirt cling to her back. Moving furniture, designing, and stressing about the job had taken their toll. She felt greasy, sweaty, and knew her hair probably looked more limp than a dish rag. She could only hope she didn’t run into anyone she recognized.

So of course she glanced up and saw the annoying man of her dreams. “Hell.”

On the sidewalk coming toward her, Flynn argued with Brody. They both wore stained jeans and work shirts emblazoned with McSons Plumbing in bold blue letters.

On cue, Flynn zeroed in on her, and a huge smile lit his face. He left Brody behind and joined her without asking for an invitation.

“Hey, Maddie. How’s it going?”

“I’m celebrating. Linda’s house is ready for sale.”

“Congrats.” Flynn cupped her shoulder and squeezed. “Any problems?”

“Your cousin was a big help. I’m hoping to bribe Theo away from you. And Linda’s planning on giving me a lot of work in the future.”

Brody joined them. “Hey, Maddie. What’s with the big grin?”

Flynn answered for her. “Maddie just nailed the deal with Linda.”

“Good job.” He grabbed Maddie’s drink without asking and took a big swig out of it.

“Ahem. That was mine.” She glared at him.

“What’s his is mine.” Brody winked. “So by extension…”

“Brody,” Flynn warned.

“Kidding, kidding.” Brody kicked Flynn. “Then go get me something to drink. It’s your turn.”

She watched Flynn leave, her gaze lingering a little too long on his ass, if the knowing look on Brody’s face meant anything.

“So. I hear you spent some time this past weekend with my boy.” He nodded to the shop behind them, where Flynn had disappeared. “Should I ask about your intentions?”

She flushed. “You know, you’re much more irritating than you look.”

He laughed. “I don’t know if that’s possible.” His grin faded. “Flynn says you’re mean, sexy, and for me to mind my own fucking business. And yeah, he said ‘fucking.’ So I’m telling you to go easy on him. He’s fragile.”

She snorted. “Fragile my ass. Your ‘boy’ is a lady killer. That grin, those pecs, gimme a break. If I were interested in a relationship—which I’m not—I’d be worried I’d get my poor little heart broken. But since he and I are keeping things casual, I’m not worried.”

“Casual. Right. Is that woman-speak for fuck-buddies?”

She stared at him, agog. “Do you talk to every woman like this? Or should I consider myself lucky?”

He flushed. “Sorry.

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