Highland Doc's Christmas Rescue--A must-read Christmas romance to curl up with! by Susan Carlisle

Author:Susan Carlisle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-08-13T18:18:06+00:00

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Cass floated more than walked up the narrow stairs behind Lyle. His firm hand clasping hers reassured her of his desire. She didn’t want that to ever wane.

Even so, this impulsive decision to share Lyle’s bed was reckless and far out of character. Yet this newfound freedom was intensely exciting. Anticipation tingled along every nerve. Lyle’s touch, his smell, the flames of desire in his eyes all drew her to him. Being with him made her feel wonderful. Made her forget her losses. Dream of the gains. She wanted these precious moments and as long as he was willing to create them, she would take all he offered.

Tomorrow she would worry about the repercussions.

Right now, she was going to enjoy feeling, being alive as never before and leave her fear and hurt outside in the cold.

Lyle’s bare back was wide, solid and strong. He was everything she needed in life right now. Was she using him? Maybe, but she would see to it he received as good as he gave. Because of him she had remembered how to give and felt whole for the first time in weeks.

At the top of the stairs he turned right down a small hallway and entered a dark room. Not letting go of her hand, he continued to lead her across the floor. Her socked feet sank into a plush rug seconds before a click heralded light. A lamp sat on a small wooden table beside a large impressive bed. The dark headboard almost reached the ceiling while the matching footboard rose a few feet above the mattress. A quilt in browns and tans covered it.

Lyle turned to her. “Are you still sure you want this?”

Cass cherished his thoughtfulness. She cupped one of his cheeks. “Oh, yes.” Going up on her toes, she kissed him.

That was all the invitation he seemed to require. Pulling her tight against him, Lyle tumbled with her to the bed. She winced.

Lyle said a harsh word under his breath. Raising himself so that he could see her, he asked. “Did I hurt you? I’m so sorry.” He made a move to leave her.

She pulled him back. “Just a little tender. But I’m all right. How about kissing me?”

Lyle smiled. “With pleasure.” His lips found hers.

As he kissed her his hands explored and caressed her waist and hips before lightly trailing between her legs. By the time they pulled apart, her center beat like a drum keeping rhythm with their heavy breathing.

Lyle rolled to his side, supported his head in his hand, and studied her. His other hand went to the hem of her shirt and beneath it. She shivered when his fingers found skin and skimmed along it. His heated gaze met hers. “Shh... I want to see all of you.”

She looked away. “I have scars from the accident...”

Lyle’s lips found hers briefly. “Even those. They’re part of who you are now. The amazing person you are.”

Cass had never thought of them like that. Her fear had been that they would be one more turn-off for men.

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