Foolish Gamble (Classic Romance Collection Book 1) by Lita Lawson

Author:Lita Lawson [Lawson, Lita]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2013-10-26T04:00:00+00:00

Cassi tried to guard herself against Austin’s spellbinding presence. Tousled dark hair, a hint of five o’clock shadow outlining his square jaw and strong lips tempted her resolve. His golden eyes sparkled as his smile tilted his mouth in a way that made her want to reach out and kiss him. The black polo shirt showed off his deeply tanned, strong arms and hinted at the contours of a washboard chest underneath. Matching black jeans fit snugly to his long, lean legs. His dark hair, combined with the dark shirt and pants, made him look dangerous. Surprising herself, she found a thrill in the hint of that.

“Please, sit down,” Austin motioned toward the leather chairs in front of his massive mahogany desk.

Sitting down across from his desk, she observed him from underneath her lashes. The effort of bracing his arms on the desk before he sat down caused his muscles to ripple.

When Austin started the conversation, Cassi pulled out the paper she had brought with her and prepared to take notes. They discussed the races they would enter. Austin pointed to an article in a magazine he had in front of him, she pulled her chair closer to the desk and leaned forward. She asked Austin a question about the article, and when he didn’t reply, looked up at him.

His hooded tiger-eyes stared at her and she saw gold darkened to bronze. “You didn’t answer my question,” she stated.

“I wasn’t listening,” he admitted.

“Well…” His gaze made her nervous.

“Well, what?”

Their arrangement was strictly business and she vowed it would remain that way. “We need to talk about these things, Austin.”

“I know.” He stood up from the desk and pulled her out of her chair and gestured toward the window. “On a beautiful day like this, we could talk about it while we ride.”

“But we need to get this settled. If you don’t feel like talking about it now, we could do it another time.”

“We’ll ride now, and iron out the details tonight, after the sun has gone down.”

“But I have plenty to do back at my farm,” Cassi protested.

“I believe, Cassi, that you need to be less focused on your farm and learn to enjoy life more.” His gaze met hers. “I dare you.”

She grinned, and relented. They certainly could talk about the different races to enter while they rode. Besides, she’d love to have a tour of the famous Keller Farms. Especially riding beside the most handsome man she had ever met.

“Follow me,” Austin said. “Let’s go get saddled up!”

Cassi enjoyed his touch as he splayed his hand against her lower back and propelled her to the door. She knew he didn’t desire her, only the conquest of her, but she could allow herself to enjoy being with him. She wouldn’t let herself get near him…touch him. That would be more foolish than betting her farm. A foolish gamble of the heart.

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