Twice as Tempting by Susan Coventry

Author:Susan Coventry [Coventry, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Coventry Industries LLC
Published: 2017-01-26T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 19

“So, what’s the final count for the book club meeting?” Emma asked.

Kelly couldn’t believe that it was already the end of September and the book club meeting was only one day away. The last few weeks had flown by, between work and seeing Damian, and dreaming about Damian…

“Kell?”

“Oh, sorry. There are twelve confirmed and two maybes.”

“What about Sam and Nikki?”

“They’re confirmed.”

“Yay! I can’t wait to see them.”

Sam (short for Samantha) Sullivan was an elementary school librarian who frequented the store on the weekends when she was looking for something “adult” to read. Kelly and Emma had taken an instant liking to her and had even met her for a ladies’ night out on occasion. Sam was married to Jason, a much younger man, and they had two beautiful children, one boy and one girl. Jason had come into the store with Sam a few times, and not only was he young, but he was charming and obviously head-over-heels for Sam.

Nikki (short for Nicole) Branson was a well-known and respected real estate broker in town who was also an avid reader. She split her time between Clarkston and Los Angeles, as she was married to Nate Collins, a famous Hollywood actor and heartthrob. Kelly and Emma didn’t get to see Nikki very often, but whenever she came into the store, they chatted about books and the latest Hollywood gossip. Kelly and Emma had met Nate once, when they had run into Nate and Nikki at a local restaurant, and even though Nate was incognito, they found him to be warm and friendly.

“Are you nervous?” Emma asked.

“You know, I was at the beginning, but now I’m looking forward to it.”

“Me too!”

“You’re going to be there for sure, right?”

“Of course. I wouldn’t miss it.”

“Damian told me that he’s going over to your house to help Zack with the girls.”

“I know. I love how close he and Zack have become. And of course, the girls adore Uncle Damian.”

“That makes three of us,” Kelly said and then covered her mouth with both hands.

“It’s ok, Kell. It’s me you’re talking to. I already know that you’re crazy about him.”

“Yeah, well…”

“And the feeling is mutual. I’m sure of it.”

“How can you be sure if I’m not?”

Emma raised her eyebrows. “Really, Kell? Don’t you see the way he looks at you?”

“That could just be pent-up lust.”

Emma burst out laughing. “Well, that’s your own fault for imposing all those rules.”

“I know. How stupid am I?”

Emma placed a hand on her arm. “You’re not stupid. You’re going slow this time, and I think it’s admirable.”

“That’s one word for it, but frustrating might be a better one.”

“Just think about how great it will be when you two finally get together.”

“Oh, I do, believe me. I only hope that Damian can wait that long.”

“He’s waited this long, hasn’t he?”

Kelly decided to skip the story about the episode on the couch. “Technically, yes.”

Emma didn’t ask any follow-up questions. Instead, she glanced at her watch and said, “Since I’m here and it’s kind of slow today, why don’t you go and surprise Damian at his shop?”

“I don’t know, Em.

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