Sweet Troublemaker by Jean Oram

Author:Jean Oram
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781989359044
Publisher: Oram Productions

Nick could see his mistake before Polly even spoke. She was shutting down, blocking him out, retreating.

He’d wanted that kiss, and she had, too. He’d gone for it, and it had lived up to his expectations, plus some. Even in that one, short kiss he knew she still had the power to knock his socks off, and to retain her legacy as the one he compared every woman to.

But she didn’t want to be that woman. Not for him.

“Good night,” Polly said stiffly, moving to collect her beach bag and the detritus of their beach meal.

Nick did his best to release her, and not yank her into his arms like he wanted to. Being with her felt natural, and it made his day and life feel as though it made sense again. He didn’t want her to go back to her cottage, and didn’t want her to brush him off.

Unable to resist, he pulled her back into his arms, kissing her with an urgency and fervor. She was still for a heartbeat, then her almost frantic response equaled his, her hands diving into his hair and knocking his hat into the sand at their feet.

When he finally gasped for air she inhaled the words “I can’t,” before diving back into the kiss. He knew what she was thinking—that this was a bad idea. Well, the idea was good, but the timing was off. Lifestyle was probably, too. Geography. All of that. But when would it ever be better? When would it ever line up if they didn’t cause it to? Besides, they had a whole week to figure things out and then a lifetime beyond that.

He’d had enough bad relationships to know what felt right. And this, with Polly, it was more than all right.

She began edging out of his arms again, her hands pressing into his biceps, her lips still glued to his as she continued to kiss him. Then let out a soft moan of defeat, falling back into his arms with a sigh that caused him to slow down, to nibble and tease, knowing he didn’t have to hurry or rush. They had time for this.

Finally, he pulled his lips from hers, aiming them higher to brush her forehead with gentle kisses.

“If I do this I’ll end up avoiding my life, my problems, and I’ll go home missing you.” Her voice was breathy, her lips pouty.

He could kiss her forever.

“Then don’t go home.” He caught her mouth with his again. She kissed him, but her heart wasn’t in it the way it had been, and he released her once more.

He needed her to want this wholeheartedly, and he forced himself to back up, shoving his hands into his hair so he wouldn’t tangle them in hers. He wanted to be patient and understanding. He really did. But it was Polly. And with her…he’d always had troubles taking it slow and keeping his distance.

He let out a huff of air as he picked up his hat from where it had landed next to Ralph, dusting off the sand before putting it on Polly’s head.

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