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Название: The Boss

Автор: Various

Издательство: HarperCollins

Жанр: Эротика, Секс

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isbn: 9780007479269

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      The Boss

      To Serve and Be Served

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      Contents

       Title Page

       Never Enough – Kate Pearce

       What the Maid Saw – Justine Elyot

       Property Of – Sommer Marsden

       Sole Survivor – Heather Towne

       Damsel in Success – Rachel Randall

       Charming the Boss – Olivia London

       Welcome to Your New Job – Valerie Grey

       Keeping It Real – Giselle Renarde

       The Birthday Goddess – Dominic Santi

       Live to Serve – Kathleen Tudor

       More from Mischief

       About Mischief

       Copyright

       About the Publisher

      Never Enough

      Kate Pearce

      ‘So, this is where the big boss hangs out when he comes over here?’ Josh hissed in Meredith’s ear. ‘It’s pretty awesome, if you ask me.’

      Privately Meredith agreed with Josh, but she wasn’t going to gush. She’d leave that to her more exuberant friend.

      Will, her other companion, studied the airy, open outdoor deck more carefully. ‘I love a house on the beach and this one is sick. Do you think he owns it, or rents it?’

      ‘Mr Clevedon of Clevedon Technology is fabulously rich. I say he owns it,’ Josh declared loudly.

      ‘I wish.’ A soft laugh drew Meredith’s attention away from the beach to where their host had come up behind them. A pleasurable shiver of anticipation crept over her. The man was fine and smart as hell. ‘I am looking for a house, but the owners won’t sell this one.’

      Luckily, nothing ever fazed Josh who stuck out his hand. ‘Thanks for inviting us to the company barbecue, sir. We lowly minions sure appreciate it.’

      Robert Clevedon smiled to reveal white teeth and a dimple. Meredith guessed he was about fifteen years older than her, but he was still very, very fine. ‘My secretary took care of all that, but I’m glad you came.’ His interested gaze swept the three of them. ‘I hear you were friends before you came to work for my company.’

      ‘That’s right,’ Meredith said and made herself look him in the eye. ‘We’ve been buddies since high school, and roomies too.’

      ‘You share with two guys?’

      ‘Sure. There are some drawbacks, but also some great advantages.’

      He reached for her hand. ‘Let me get you a drink and you can tell me all about it.’

      Meredith let Robert lead her back into the house, aware of both Josh’s delight and Will’s mild concern. She accepted the margarita Robert made for her and waited while he topped up his own glass.

      ‘Would you mind if I asked you a personal question, Meredith?’

      She shrugged. ‘It depends.’

      ‘Well, I’ve been here at the West Coast office for a couple of weeks now, and I have to say I noticed you right away.’

      ‘Because of my stunning beauty?’

      He laughed. ‘That, and the fact that you are very good at your job.’

      Meredith felt her cheeks heat. ‘Thanks. Are you going to promote me?’

      ‘Yes, but that’s a separate issue.’

      She opened her eyes wide at him. ‘You mean you’re not offering me the opportunity to sleep my way to the top?’

      His smile deepened. ‘You have the brains to do it all by yourself.’ He hesitated. ‘And I assumed you had a boyfriend – if not two.’

      ‘So?’

      He moved a fraction closer, and she was aware of how tall he was and how he blocked her view of the party. ‘I saw you in the parking lot kissing Josh.’

      ‘I like kissing Josh.’

      ‘And then I saw you with Will.’

      ‘I like kissing Will too.’ She met his gaze. ‘I told you there were benefits in sharing a flat with two guys.’ She waited for him to make some excuse and run away.

      ‘Interesting.’ He brushed his thumb over her lower lip and then glanced over his shoulder. ‘Your guys are coming to rescue you. Don’t forget to have a look around the house. The view from the master suite is phenomenal.’

      Meredith nodded, and he left her with another charming smile to join his other guests. Josh and Will immediately claimed her and drew her towards the stairs away from the thump of the music.

      ‘What happened?’ Josh hissed. ‘Did he hit on you? Will thought he was going to. I wasn’t so sure.’

      ‘I’m not sure either,’ Meredith muttered.

      ‘It’s hard to tell with those Brits, isn’t it? They are so … subtle sometimes.’

      ‘He’s Scottish.’ Meredith finished the rest of her margarita in one cold frosty gulp. ‘He said we could look around the house if we wanted to.’

      Will took her hand. ‘I’d like to. It’s getting a bit crowded and loud in here.’

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