Forbidden King: A Small Town, Brother's Best Friend Romance by Laura Pavlov

Author:Laura Pavlov [Pavlov, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-05T18:30:00+00:00

We’re here.

Ruby chuckled at how nervous Peyton and I were, just as the door from Demi’s coffee shop opened, and they walked into the bookstore. I’d met Demi’s future sister-in-law, Brinkley Hendrix, before, but I hadn’t met the other two women.

“Hey, are you ready for the big day?” Brinkley asked.

“Yes,” I said, and my voice shook, which made it clear I was nervous.

Demi smiled and then turned to the women standing beside her. “You all know Brinkley, and this is her sister, Georgia Lancaster. She is in the book world, as well, and her family owns Lancaster Press. And this is the infamous Ashlan Thomas. Well, that’s the name she writes under. Her real name is Ashlan King.”

“It’s so nice to meet you both, and I’m happy to see you again, Brinkley. I can’t thank you all enough for doing this,” I said.

We took turns making rounds and hugging one another, and they appeared to be as excited as we were about the event.

“This is so cute,” Ashlan gushed. “I need to take pictures of this setup. My girls would love how adorable this all looks.”

“Are they still bummed they couldn’t come with?” Brinkley asked.

“Yes. But Hadley had soccer practice, and Paisley had dance class, so Jace was taking them to their activities today. Monroe is just happy to be along for the ride with her sisters.”

Ashlan smiled, and it was easy to see how much she loved her girls.

“They sound adorable. And how’s your little guy doing?” Demi asked Georgia.

“Oh, he’s doing so great. About to have his first birthday next month. I can’t believe how fast it’s going.”

They both opened their phones and showed the photos of their adorable kids. I was immediately relaxed, and all the nerves over meeting Ashlan were gone.

“There is a huge line forming out front,” Peyton said as she looked out the window.

“Let’s do this.” Ashlan took the chair behind the table that I’d set up for her to sign books today. She’d had a few boxes of books sent here for the signing, and we were ready for business.

I pushed the door open, and my eyes widened when I realized the line wrapped around the block. Everyone was here to meet her, and I couldn’t be happier.

Romance was alive and well in Magnolia Falls.

Ashlan was a champ, signing books while making small talk with readers.

When Midge approached the table with Janelle from Sweet Magnolia’s, I was just bringing Ashlan a fresh glass of sweet tea.

“So give me the dirty details, Ashlan. Where do you get your inspiration for the sex scenes?” Midge asked, and I shot her a look, making it clear that I was horrified.

Janelle’s head fell back in laughter. “Midge, that’s a bit much, even for you.”

“Come on, now,” Midge said. “She writes romance. We’re all grown-ups here. I follow you on social media, and I’ve seen that hot husband of yours.”

“Oh my gosh, Midge. Stop.” Demi shook her head and then used her hand to contain her laughter.

“It’s fine.” Ashlan shrugged.

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