The Groom Wager by Lori Wilde & Pam Andrews Hanson
Author:Lori Wilde & Pam Andrews Hanson [Wilde, Lori & Hanson, Pam Andrews]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Epiphany Orchards Press LLC
Published: 2020-01-14T18:30:00+00:00
On Monday evening, then again on Tuesday and Wednesday, Tess tried to contact Cole. He didnât return any of her texts. Was he angry about the Bailey reception or uncomfortable because theyâd gotten a little too close for comfort on Saturday night? Maybe he was just ashamed of his behavior. Either way, she was steamed. How was she supposed to let him know about the date sheâd lined up for him if he didnât call or text her back?
This time sheâd done her level best to find the right woman for Cole. Melissa Van Cortland was Lucindaâs cousin, not exactly a friend, but a sweet woman who did a lot of volunteer work. She certainly was very prettyâdark-haired, tall and willowy, and busty. She also ticked the top three boxes on Coleâs listâoutgoing, friendly, and athletic.
Melissa won a few amateur golf tournaments, had a masterâs degree in biology, and taught at a local commuter college. Lucinda seemed a little jealous of her, which might be another plus.
Tess hated to cancel the date with Melissa after making Cole sound like a cross between a superhero and a cuddly puppy. She wasnât going to let him get away with ghosting her. She had a very good reason for wanting this date to happen, and she knew where to find him.
She left the store hoping to get back in an hour or so, but the construction site was farther west than sheâd expected. When Tess got there, she liked what she saw. Venerable old trees had been left in place along the curved white concrete drive circling to a row of condominiums with spacious second-floor balconies. A play area with swings, slides, and a climbing gym awaited children. The buff brick complex was so appealing, she had to remind herself she wasnât here to house-hunt.
She found him in the third unit, down on his knees installing handles on kitchen cupboards. His dusty jeans were riding so low on his lean hips she could almost see the elastic of his underwear. He was shirtless, the skin on his back bronzed and glistening with sweat.
She watched for a minute, savoring the sight.
âWhat do you need?â he asked without looking around.
âYou.â
He startled and swung his head around. âOh, I thought you were Zack.â
âNot Zack.â She folded her arms over her chest.
He stood, hooked his thumbs in his side belt loops, and hitched up his jeans. The smile he gave her was impish. âYeah, I always could tell you two apart.â
Sheâd driven all this way to read him the riot act, but his rippling muscles and adorable little belly button made her flush self-consciously.
âYouâre nothing like Zack,â he murmured.
âNice development,â she said, looking around as an excuse not to ogle him. âI love the condos curved fronts and big windows.â
âThanks.â He ran a hand through his mussed hair to tame it.
âDid you get my texts?â
âAll eight of them.â
âAnd you didnât answer me?â
âI didnât mean to ghost you,â he said, his eyes so apologetic she forgave him instantly. âI needed time to think.
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