Crossfire (Extreme Measures Book #2) by Lynette Eason
Author:Lynette Eason [Eason, Lynette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Suspense, FIC042060, FIC042040, FIC027110
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2022-08-01T18:30:00+00:00
Clay and Julianna wound up sitting at the table next to the pool with Vince Covelli. The man questioned Julianna about the hostage situation at the courtroom, and she was gracious enough to fill him in on what she could talk about. For the most part, she managed to satisfy Vinceâs curiosity.
âCome on, man,â Clay finally said, âlet her enjoy the party. Just because youâre a big bad US Marshal now, doesnât mean everyone wants to spend every minute of the day talking shop.â
Julianna laughed. âI donât mind, but while weâre on pause, I think Iâll visit the ladiesâ room. Inside next to the kitchen, right?â
âOr in the pool house over there.â
She rattled the ice in her cup. âI think Iâll head to the kitchen and get a refill on my way out. Can I get anyone anything?â
He and Vince said they were fine, and Julianna walked toward the house. Clay let his gaze follow her. He couldnât believe how much he enjoyed her company, and it didnât take much to admit he wanted more than friendship from her. But again, insecurity plagued him. If he told her the whole story of his time in the military, would she walk away from him? He wouldnât think so but wasnât quite ready to find out. Then again, like heâd decided earlier, sooner was probably better than later. He couldnât fully enjoy getting to know her with this hanging over his head.
âSheâs the one you ditched me for over the Braves game, isnât she?â Vince asked.
âUh . . .â
âI thought so. And I have to admit, I donât blame you. Sheâs a keeper.â
Clay glanced at his buddy. He and Vince had gone through twelve years of school together, then basic training, and served on the same police force before his friend had moved on to the US Marshals. He was the only one who knew every detail of Clayâs time overseas. Clay knew the man prayed for him daily. Looking into his friendâs dark brown eyes, he couldnât lie to him. âI think so too, but . . .â He shrugged. âI have too much baggage, man. I feel like I canât put that on her.â
âShe looks like a grown woman to me. Sheâs smart too. Might want to let her be the one to make that decision.â Vinceâs eyes went wide. âIncoming on your six.â
âWhat?â
âSpeaking of baggage, Mallory is here.â
And that was all the warning he got.
âHello, Clay.â
Malloryâs soft voice washed over him, and his breath caught for a brief second before he turned to see his old girlfriend walk over and take the empty seat next to him. Juliannaâs seat.
Clay took a swig of his tea and swallowed. âHello, Mallory.â He didnât bother to ask who invited her. She didnât need an invitation. Sheâd been coming and going from this house since they were teens. âHow are you?â
She lifted a shoulder in an elegant shrug, then tucked strands of long dark hair behind her ear. âIâm fine.â
âHowâs the interior decorating business going?â
âVery well.
Download
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.
A Bride for Clay: (The Proxy Brides Book 2) by Marianne Spitzer(340)
Untraceable Evidence by Sharee Stover(255)
Gone Outlaw by Madison Thames(240)
The Story of Love by Beth Wiseman(208)
A Mother for His Son by Betty Woods(195)
The Rock Harbor Mystery Collection by Colleen Coble(191)
High-Stakes Blizzard by Rebecca Hopewell(189)
Falling for the Amish Bad Boy by Emma Miller(189)
Second Time Around by Melody Carlson(180)
Crossfire (Extreme Measures Book #2) by Lynette Eason(179)
The Husband Dilemma by Jessica Nelson(177)
An Amish Marriage by Emma Miller(177)
The Gift of Hope by Kristen McKanagh(169)
A Christmas Courtship by Shelley Shepard Gray(169)
The Duke's Redemption ; The Captain's Lady by Carla Capshaw(168)
The Engagement Bargain and Cowboy Seeks a Bride by Sherri Shackelford(166)
Escape from Amsterdam by Lauralee Bliss(165)
Deadly Christmas Memories by Laura Scott(163)
Love Inspired January 2023 Box Set--1 of 2 by Jocelyn McClay(158)
