Working in a
surf coast hotel seems like the remedy for Tom’s unhappiness, as he nurses a
broken heart, but as Valentine’s Day approaches, and the hotel plans
festivities, Tom realizes he’s lonely. It seems he’s the only one without
someone special in his life. Will the girl he’s been too engrossed in his work
to pursue, respond if he asks her to the dance? Has she even noticed him as he
visits the café where she works every week?
She certainly
has noticed Tom. She sighs over him as she serves his coffee. When he finally
approaches her, she has to decide if she can trust him with her secret as she
falls head over heels in love.
A
contemporary, erotic romance for people who love a happy ending.
Be
Teased
Tom picked up his coffee cup and then replaced it in the saucer without
drinking. He messed around with the handle and turned the cup on its saucer a
couple of times. He ran his hand through his hair.
“I like her a lot, more than a lot. I wish she’d told me. I can only
guess at her reasons. I’m sorry I really should get back to work.” He stood and
left the table.
John stared after him. Shit, that
didn’t go too well. I should have said more. He’s thinking about that Amber
chick’s behavior now, I bet. He stood too and took the coffee cups to the
dishwasher situated under the counter at the end of the bar.
****
Pete wandered over to Tom after he’d served a couple of Appletinis to
customers.
“What was all that about. You’re not being let go are you?”
Tom rallied. “No, just checking my shifts.”
Pete raised his eyebrows. “Looked more serious than that, bro. Don’t
take this the wrong way. Was he warning you off his sister? We’ve seen you
together. A few of us have. Not our business of course, but just so you know,
we all hope it works out for you.”
Astounded Tom rounded on his colleague. “None of you guys thought to
tell me who she is?” He saw Pete’s crestfallen expression. “Sorry, it’s okay,
Pete. He wasn’t warning me off, but I guess I should prepare myself for the
inevitable.”
Pete shook his head. “And what’s that?”
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The Flower Box
Alice longs for love, and as Valentine’s Day looms,
she looks around at couples hand in hand and feels alone. One day as she walks
in the park, she catches Oliver’s eye.
He sees her loneliness and decides to be kind to
her. Oliver wants to give her flowers and candy until he thinks she has another
lover. Will his jealousy drive him away from Alice or straight into her arms?
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Alice’s assistant gave a low whistle as Oliver left the shop. She went
to stand next to Alice and they both watched Oliver as he passed the big
windowpane. It wasn’t easy because of the light inside and almost dusk out, but
they both stared.
“Wow, where did he come from? I’ve not seen a guy as gorgeous as him in
a long time.” Her assistant made a face at Alice, which she interpreted as
conveying huge appreciation of the man who’d just bought flowers.
Alice took a deep breath and let it out in a sigh. “He’ll be married.
Probably have three kids. The flowers are for his wife, for sure. No one like
him will be single. You’re right, Joyce, he’s gorgeous. Made me tremble,
looking at me with those lovely blue eyes. I could barely tie the flower bunch
for staring at his mouth. I hope he didn’t notice. He took off quickly,
probably thought I was about to fall at his feet. Look he left his change.” She
opened her hand to show Joyce the coins.
Joyce pursed her lips. “Maybe he was just in a hurry. Give it to me I’ll
put it in the charity collection.” She held her hand out and Alice put the
money into her palm.
She watched as Joyce fed the coins into the animal shelter’s collection
box.
“It would be so nice to have someone like him to go home to.” Her voice
was wistful as she walked past Joyce and started tidying the counter. They
would be open for a couple more hours, and she liked to keep the place looking
good.
Joyce grinned. “He might be gorgeous, but he could be horrible, grumpy,
snore, or something. Maybe he’s bought the flowers to say sorry for something
he did such as...” She stopped talking as two customers came through the door.
Alice greeted them.
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