Wanted: Fairy Godmother by Laurie Leclair

Author:Laurie Leclair [Leclair, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurie LeClair
Published: 2014-01-28T08:00:00+00:00

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At the party, Callie spotted Jake lounging against the doorframe across the crowded living room. Stan and Trudy swirled by, enjoying the lively country music.

Thankfully, Jake had agreed to this little get-together. With slight pressure, she added. Reflecting on her record with Jake, she realized that’s all he needed at times-a gentle shove in the right direction.

“Well, as far as his cousins were involved,” she murmured. “Now, I wonder if it would work if I nudged him toward me?” Smiling, she crossed her fingers behind her back, praying for the best outcome.

Figuring she had nothing to lose, she skirted the exuberant dancing Gus and Flossie, and made her way to Jake’s side.

“I’d say the party is a rousing success, wouldn’t you?” She held her breath, glancing at his profile. Averting her gaze, Callie tried to blot out the image of him, his white dress shirt pulled tight across his broad chest. The top buttons strained and wisps of dark curls poked out, teasing her.

Oh, how she longed to touch him there once again. Looking downward didn’t improve her discomfort; the black jeans he wore revealed his powerful thighs. Absently, she noted his big, shiny rodeo belt buckle.

“Looks like you’ve done it again.” Admiration colored his voice, warming her. He gave her a half-smile, sending tingles to her toes. His long, lazy perusal of her in the black slinky dress caused heat to mushroom and spread. “I’ve got to give you credit. I was certain the boys wouldn’t go for the haircuts.”

“You’d be amazed how young men react when faced with the prospect of seeing young ladies.”

He chuckled. “Is that how you did it? Well, I’ve never seen Stan’s hair in anything but an unruly mess.”

Callie smiled. “It does take some getting used to, doesn’t it?”

As a new dance number wailed from the speakers, she checked out the boy’s neatly styled hair, now combed back and off his forehead. Shifting to look at his brothers, she noted the attractive, much shorter haircuts.

A wealth of pride rose in her chest at the incredible change she’d rendered. “And what about you? You haven’t said if you liked yours or not.”

He turned his head, capturing her stare. Callie gasped, recalling Jake shirtless and helpless in a chair before her. The sensuous feel of running her fingers through his thick hair replayed itself, making her warm and jittery all over again.

Apparently, by his intense, penetrating gaze, he’d felt a similar, seductive tug, a connection that went beyond the moment.

He dragged his hand through his well-groomed dark hair. “Old Buzz down at the barber shop could take some lessons from you.”

His husky tone brought a warmth to her cheeks.

He cleared his throat. “So I guess we can add hairdresser to the long list of descriptive duties you’re an old pro at. Let’s see, expert poker player, skillful gardener, professional rope performer, amateur bull dodger, miracle worker, knowledgeable fashion consultant, proficient last-minute party planner…Is there anything I’ve missed?”

She laughed. “Oh, I’m sure there are dozens more.”

“With one exception.

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