Colton's Secret Bodyguard (The Coltons 0f Roaring Springs Book 4) by Jane Godman

Author:Jane Godman [Godman, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Law Enforcement, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Clean & Wholesome, The Coltons 0f Roaring Springs
Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Original edition
Published: 2019-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

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Bree woke to the sensation of a rock being repeatedly hammered against her skull. Groaning, she rolled onto her back. It was a mistake. The room began to spin, and her stomach rebelled. Cautiously, she returned to her side and groped for her cell phone.

Deciding there must be something wrong with the display, she placed the cell back on the table at the side of the bed. It couldn’t possibly be nearly noon. Even Bree, with her morning aversion, never slept that late.

Lying as still as possible, she tried to piece together the events of the previous night, but it remained stubbornly incomplete. The gala, particularly the last part, was like a puzzle with missing pieces.

And why can’t I remember anything about getting back here?

She sat up slowly, reaching for the glass of water that had somehow appeared beside the bed. Even if the pounding headache and nausea weren’t enough of a clue, the sandpaper tongue and dry throat completed the picture. Bree wasn’t much of a drinker, but she knew a hangover when she was in the grip of one.

Ugh. Why had she drunk so much champagne? She knew the answer to that question and it didn’t make her feel good about herself. Beneath her congratulations for the cousins who had found happiness, she had experienced a profound sadness. Just a short time ago, she had been wrapped in a similar haze. Okay, so it had been early days for her and Rylan. Had she truly believed he was “the one”?

She sighed. Everything had pointed that way. He’d been perfect... Determinedly, she forced her thoughts off the self-pity carousel and in a different direction.

Seeing other family members settling into their new lives had reminded her of what she’d lost. Which was silly, because how could she lose an illusion? It didn’t matter. She’d gone ahead and drowned the hurt in champagne.

Such a good look.

And now, she was paying the price. Her gaze took in the dress she’d been wearing. It had been placed on a hanger and suspended on the outside of the closet door. Her shoes were neatly placed together beneath it. She lifted a hand to hair and found the pins had been removed.

A suspicion occurred to her, and she lifted the bed covers. Sure enough, she was naked except for her white lace panties.

I never go to bed in just my underwear.

While she was considering the implications of this, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.” That was what she intended to say. What emerged was more of a feeble croak.

In just a pair of cut-off jeans, Rylan appeared too healthy and energetic to be real. For a moment, Bree’s gaze refused to move from his tanned muscular torso. With an effort, she dragged it away and focused on his face.

“What time is it?” Her throat felt like she’d been gargling with sand.

“I’m not sure. I’ve been up for about five hours, so probably about twelve.”

Bree was startled into an exclamation. The throbbing in her head intensified, and she pressed her knuckles to her temples with a moan.

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