Harlequin Kimani Romance April 2016 Box Set by Nana Malone

Author:Nana Malone
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460396575
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 2

Siobhan didn’t want to be affected by the handsome man she danced with. But every time she tried to put some space between them, someone on the crowded dance floor bumped her, forcing their bodies closer together. Unlike her previous dance partner’s offensive cologne, Justin’s scent was more like an aphrodisiac. She had a hard time not staring at his clean-shaven mahogany-brown face with eyes to match, and he had a deep baritone voice that made her body tingle in places long forgotten. Places she had purposely closed off. Justin Cartwright. He said she seemed familiar, and she searched her memory banks, but couldn’t recall ever hearing his name. Then again, there was no way she would forget a man like him.

While dancing, she attempted to figure out his angle. Sure, he said he wanted only to dance, but so did the other half-dozen men who approached her tonight, then changed their tune as soon as, or not long after, the song ended, which was why she had given him her mother’s maiden name instead of her family name.

“You never answered my question.”

Siobhan’s brows knit in confusion. “I’m sorry—what did you ask?”

Justin chuckled. “I asked how you liked your job, but we got a little sidetracked when you nearly ripped my head off.”

“Sorry about that,” she said contritely. “I love a challenge and my job provides that.”

“Sounds intriguing, but don’t the challenges become a hassle day in and day out?”

“Every day isn’t like that. Most times my day is stacked with meetings, working on press releases and fielding phone calls. And, as the oldest of five, putting out fires is second nature,” she added wryly.

“I can imagine.”

“Do you have any siblings?”

“Two younger sisters. Something we have in common—being the oldest...and putting out fires.”

Siobhan laughed.

“Maybe we can swap stories over coffee or dinner.”

Her laughter faded. “Um, I don’t have time to date.”

“Why not? You’re a beautiful woman. I’m sure there are men lined up waiting to take you out.”

She laughed him off. But in reality, over the past two years, the only men who seemed remotely interested in her had ulterior motives. “I think the song is over.” Actually, they had danced through at least three. “Thank you for the dance, Justin.” She turned to walk away, and he caught her hand.

“May I buy you a drink?”

“No, thank you. Have a good evening.” She wove her way through the crowd of people who flooded the dance floor in response to the sounds of a popular tune now playing. Siobhan exited the ballroom and ducked into the nearest bathroom. Her heart raced, and her hands shook.

She stared at her reflection in the mirror. Obviously, the loose-fitting dress she had deliberately chosen to keep men at bay hadn’t deterred Justin. All while they danced, his gaze never left hers. At one point, he stared at her as if she were his favorite dessert, and for a moment, she allowed the thought to play around in her mind. Heat rose in her cheeks, and she fanned herself in an effort to cool off.

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