Category: Romance

His mouth thinned into a grim line and his jawed tightened. He glared at me, and I glared back. “You’re being unreasonable. I can protect them.” “From who? Me?” His anger faded to hurt. “You think I’d do that to you?” “I don’t know what to think. I’d appreciate it if you’d leave my home.”

“So, she’s pretty much kicked your ass to the curb this time?” “Seems like it.” “Are you still in love with her?” I frowned, opened my mouth to protest his use of still and in love, then thought better of it. I didn’t know if what I felt for her as a teenager was love

“I’m still a brother. I’ll always be a brother, even if I’m no longer single. We’re all buddies, right?” “Yeah, right,” they mumbled and nodded as one. We held up our beer bottles in a toast to each other. “Besides,” I added. “We’ve decided to cool it for a while so she can concentrate on

**Easton** I don’t belong here? I froze, unable to move as Caro’s words sliced deep, like a dagger to the heart. She didn’t waver. The coldness on her face didn’t thaw. She was upset and taking it out on me. I was the easiest target because of her guilt over what we did last night.

I’d had the same problem, but out of respect to Mark, I didn’t voice my opinions. “Kiss me.” He did, starting soft and careful and growing to roughly demanding with a good dose of need. Rolling me onto my back, he continued his sweet assault on my mouth. I slid my hands under his shirt

I glanced up at him, and he smiled guilelessly. I’d heard him wrong. There was no us. Not now. Maybe not ever. I really didn’t know what I wanted. It was all so confusing. “Where’s Junie?” I asked, realizing I hadn’t seen her in a while. “She went home with Steele and Kaden. They were

“This scene would look good on next year’s Christmas card.” Caro nodded, not looking at me but staring into the flames. I wondered what she was thinking. “Forgive me?” I whispered, leaning close to her ear. “It’s hard to stay mad at you.” “I know because I’m damn cute.” “You’re a damn pain in the

“No, nothing like that.” Momentary panic flashed in his eyes. He’d crossed the line and was floundering to find his way back to safe footing. “They love Mona.” “But I do not. Take her back where she came from.” “Not possible.” His chin jutted out stubbornly. He was digging in, and I was going to

Hailey grabbed for the ribbon and yanked it off. “Hailey, what do you say to Easton?” “Thank you.” She paused and gazed up at him with her big blue eyes. He smiled down at her, and his eyes were suspiciously moist. “You’re welcome.” With that out of the way, she ripped the gold and green

“I want to be there when you do that and watch her kick your sorry ass.” I sighed. Maybe I hadn’t thought this through as well as I should’ve. Caro loved animals and winning her over wouldn’t take long. The dog was supposed to be well trained, but I was having my doubts. She appeared