Christmas Blitz by Amy L Gale

Author:Amy L Gale
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christmas, football, realtor, smalltown, christmas romance
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing

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I blink, trying to focus my blurry vision. Amazing, just when I think he can’t get any sexier, he goes and does this. Nick flings a guitar strap over his shoulder and joins the local band up on stage.

“Give it up for our own football star, Nick Shaw,” the lead singer says into the microphone.

A roar of clapping fills the air. I sway from side to side, steadying myself against the back of the chair. I take a sip of my third martini.

“For those of you don’t know, Nick used to be the guitar player of Steel Asylum back in the day.” The singer runs a hand through his hair and nods to the other members.

Hoots and hollers fill the bar.

Beautiful, familiar chords flow through. The crowd breaks into a frenzy. I close my eyes, taking in the melodic tones. Even in my altered state, it hits me. Oh my God, they’re going to attempt “Stairway to Heaven”?

I gaze at the stage, following Nick’s every move. His fingers glide along the strings effortlessly. Like everything he touches turns into pure magic. The lights shine down, glowing all around him, turning him into an angel.

My eyes lock onto him, refusing to take in anything else. The singer belts out the lyrics, trying to capture Robert Plant’s essence. Of course it’s not even close to perfect, but it’s fun. Maybe that’s the point.

Nick’s fingers tap along the strings. His forearm muscles dance along the rolled-up sleeves of his gray dress shirt. What is it about musicians and athletes that drives me wild? And the combination, that’s just like an atomic bomb about to go off. Willpower, where are you?

I chair dance to the final chorus, Nick still in my crosshairs. The lights dim, casting a blue glow over the small stage. Nick slides his fingers along the strings. Perfect finish. The crowd cheers, giving a standing ovation. Nick tosses the guitar strap back over his head and sets the Les Paul Starburst down. If he carried that in one hand and a football in the other, no doubt he’d get mauled to death with every step. The foursome of bandmates and Nick walk to the front of the stage and take a quick bow.

“Don’t even think of going anywhere. We’ll be back after a quick break. Here’s more Zeppelin to rock your world.” The lead singer steps away from the mic and switches to a CD.

Nick slides into the chair at our table. “What’s the verdict?”

Is he for real? He turned from hot football player to smoldering rock god in a matter of five minutes. I’d say the jury’s unanimous. “I didn’t know you had a secret talent.”

He leans forward across the table. “More where that came from.” He sits back in his chair.

I sip my drink. “Maybe it’s time I learn some of them.” Wait, did that just slip out of my mouth? I set down my glass. Enough of the liquid confidence. Or is it truth serum?

He raises an eyebrow, flashing a quick smile.

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