Surrender to Love by Raine English

Author:Raine English [English, Raine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gothic romance
Goodreads: 25638855
Publisher: IndieWrites, Inc.
Published: 2015-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

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Easton pulled the car up to the spot with the best view. Below, white-capped waves crashed against giant rocks, sending up sprays of foam. He glanced over at Tara. “What do you think? It’s gorgeous, huh?”

“Spectacular.”

He opened his door and stepped out of the car. “The views are even better out here.”

Tara joined him and stood so close he could feel the heat from her body, making him wonder if his charm might be starting to work on her.

“Are we at Candle Ridge?” she asked.

He looked at her with surprise. “How do you know about Candle Ridge?”

She smiled. “My grandmother told me about it. She used to come here a lot with Grandfather.”

“It’s a favorite spot on the island. Especially for couples. It’s very romantic, don’t you think?”

“With the right person.”

He took a couple of steps forward, bringing him closer to the edge, but Tara didn’t follow. “What’s wrong?”

Her eyes were huge round saucers full of fear. “I’m fine here.”

“You’re afraid of heights.”

She nodded.

So that was why she’d stood so close, not because she was warming up to him. Guess he’d have to work a little harder. He sauntered back to her, then hopped onto the hood of the car. “Is this better?”

“You’re sitting on a Mercedes?”

“So? It’s just a car.”

“Yeah, a really, really expensive car. Aren’t you afraid you’re going to dent it?”

He laughed. “Not unless I weighed a ton, and since you don’t either, come sit next to me.” He held his hand out to her. She hesitated before taking it, but then slid her small soft palm into his, and he helped her up. Her nearness kindled feelings in him that he hadn’t felt in a long time. He swallowed tightly, knowing he’d best suppress them. He had a job to do, and getting emotionally involved with her would only confuse things. “See there?” He pointed across the water. “That’s Boston. If you come here at night, the city lights look like thousands of candles, hence the name Candle Ridge.”

“I’d like to see that.”

“I’ll bring you back sometime.” His eyes locked with hers, and he noticed they’d darkened to a deep blue-gray. Maybe his charm was working a little, after all. “Someone must be missing you a lot this summer.”

“If you’re asking if I have a boyfriend, the answer’s no, and I plan on keeping it that way.”

“Do I detect a note of bitterness?”

“That’s putting it mildly.”

“Care to talk about it?”

She bit her lip and looked down at the ocean. When she lifted her gaze, there was no missing the pain reflected there. “I had a boyfriend…for five years. He cheated on me. With a good friend.”

He could tell her feelings were still very raw. “Let me guess, that’s why you’re here—to get away.”

“Has anyone ever told you that you’re very perceptive?”

“Maybe a few times.”

“All right, I’ll admit it. When my grandmother called to ask me to spend the summer with her, my first reason for accepting was because it would get me far away from Concord. But I really wanted to get to know her too.

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