The Fake Fiancée. Megan Kelly
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Название: The Fake Fiancée
Автор: Megan Kelly
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
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“Are you?” This sounded promising. And as oddly unsettling as her breath against his neck. He didn’t like to think of her having sex with her dates, but he’d like to benefit from it if she did. The curious contradiction of his feelings bewildered him.
“Joe.” She rubbed her temple. “You’re exasperating.”
“You can point out my personality flaws later. While we’re practicing that kiss.”
“I have work to do.” She turned toward a serving table.
He followed. “When you’re done, I’ll take you home.”
“I brought my own car, remember?”
“Lisa.” He stopped her retreat by clasping her arm. “You know it’s a good idea. Consider what a fiasco tonight could have been, with you jumping away from me.” Remorse flashed in her eyes. With a little persuasion, he’d taste her sweetness by midnight. He should feel guilty, but healthy male interest squashed any chance of that. “I’ll help you do dishes.”
Lisa’s mouth turned up in a reluctant smile. She glanced toward the loaded dessert table. “I accept.”
The shrill tapping of silverware on glass made them turn.
“Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please.” A dark-haired woman in a long, glittering aqua dress smiled from behind a microphone, setting aside the fork and goblet she’d used to gain notice. A small presentation area had been set up on a wooden stage two feet above the main floor. As the chatter died down, she continued, “I think we can all agree that tonight has been a tremendous success.”
Joe and Lisa joined in the applause.
“So without further ado, let me introduce the woman responsible for our having such a wonderful year, President of the Howard Garden Society, Alice Riley.”
Joe put two fingers to his mouth and whistled. Lisa’s eyes fixed on his mother.
“Thank you,” his mom said to the crowd. “As Lainey noted, it’s been an exciting evening. We’ll present the awards in a moment, but first I want to thank the people responsible for this success tonight. I especially want to thank Lainey Perkins and her committee for putting together a gala event.”
Joe split his attention between Lisa and his mother as the committee members were named and the attendees clapped politely. Lisa had turned waxier than the gardenias.
“I’m so glad Lainey and her crew acquired the services of Goodies to Go. Lisa Meyer, the owner, outdid herself with those wonderful creations.” His mom gestured toward Lisa.
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