Tempted By The Movie Star. Anna DePalo

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СКАЧАТЬ And once he settled in, heaven help her. The movements of his mouth and tongue were subtle yet devastating. He teased, he sucked and he nibbled until she was ready to rip her clothes off because she wanted his brand of intense pleasure everywhere.

      That tortured moan had come from her. Her panties were damp and she was clinging to him for dear life. Dimly she remembered they were on the porch of his parents’ house and nothing she longed for could happen here.

      Gasping in reaction, she struggled out of his arms and backed away. “You should have a license for that mouth.”

      His chuckle was low and sexy, although he was breathing hard, too. “You were giving as good as you got, lady.”

      “Okay, Forrest, the gloves are off. We’re officially hot for each other.”

      “I noticed.” He dragged in air. “I’m quick that way.”

      She pressed a hand against her thumping heart. “I’m... I don’t know what’s supposed to happen next. This is still highly unprofessional.”

      “Like I said, I don’t care anymore.”

      “Honestly, neither do I. But I’m a guest in your parents’ home. I’m not planning to embarrass either me or them.”

      “We won’t.” He retrieved his hat and settled it on his head. “But this isn’t over.”

      “I hope not, but I’m a stranger in a strange land. I need a guide.”

      “Right.” He paused. “The first thing you should know is that Mom put you in the room next to mine.”

      “Oh, geez.”

      “That might have been an accident but it might not. She could have done it because she was upset with me for being a jerk when you arrived. But I also feel obliged to warn you that when it comes to her boys, she’s a matchmaker.”

      Geena gulped. “But she barely knows me.”

      “And that may not figure into her thinking at all, but I might have mentioned you a few times on the phone. That could be enough to set her in motion.”

      “Oh.” Knowing he’d talked to Rosie about her was flattering but she wasn’t crazy about being the target of a matchmaking scheme, even if the proposed match was between her and Mr. Hotter-than-a-jalapeño.

      “I’m really not sure what she’s thinking. But she knows that you want the best for me, which is a big deal for her. I’m sure she appreciates your interest in the academy, too. You’ve made a good first impression.”

      “I’m glad, but let me be clear. After that dynamite kiss I’m eager to get even friendlier, but it’s way too early to be picking out china patterns. Considering my background, I’m not sure that will ever be in the cards.”

      “I’ll call your background and raise you mine. Not to mention the lousy odds of any Hollywood couple lasting more than a few years.”

      She grimaced. “Isn’t that the truth? But it’s good that we’re on the same page, even if your foster mom has other ideas.”

      “You know, I shouldn’t assume she wants to marry me off just because she has that reputation with her boys. She knows how important my career is, how much I want to make it as an actor. So forget what I said. For sure she wants us to get along for our mutual benefit, but that might be the extent of it.”

      “Even though she put us in adjoining rooms?”

      “Yeah, she did.” He shrugged. “I’m not sure what she had in mind when she did that, but in any case, it won’t work for me. I’ll take a bedroll down to the barn.”

      “Is that a veiled invitation to join you there?”

      “No, ma’am, it isn’t.”

      “Getting it on in the barn has a certain ring to it.”

      “Been there, but with country girls. I’m not subjecting you to that.”

      She looked him in the eye. “What if I want to be subjected to it?”

      His reaction was all she could have hoped for. His eyes darkened and his chest heaved. But he didn’t give in. “Maybe before you leave, but not the first time. For all you know you’re allergic to hay. Or horses. Hear me out on this and don’t get crazy on me.”

      “I’m already crazy, and it’s your fault because you kiss like no man I’ve ever known.”

      “So I’ve been told.”

      She groaned. “You could have warned me! I wasn’t the least bit prepared!”

      “Oh, Geena.” Moving closer, he pulled her into his arms. “We’ve started this thing between us and I promise we’ll finish it. I bought a ranch, and I’m thinking that maybe we—”

      “A ranch? A whole ranch?”

      “I’m hoping it’s a whole ranch. I’d hate like hell to buy half a ranch.”

      That made her laugh. “So, where is it?”

      “Right down the road.” He rubbed the small of her back. “I vaguely remember the place from when I lived at Thunder Mountain but I’ve never been inside the house. Rosie and Herb looked it over for me and said it was a good buy, although it needs work. I want to go see it tomorrow, so if you’d like to ride along, you’d be most welcome.”

      “I’m way ahead of you. I accept your invitation to visit your ranch.”

      “Excellent.”

      “Now, let me go or I’m liable to drag you into my SUV and drive you over there tonight.”

      He backed away. “You’re good for my ego.”

      “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”

      His gaze swept over her. “We need to get back inside before I change my mind about the barn.”

      “I’m not allergic to hay. Or horses. I just remembered that I’ve been exposed to both at Disneyland. I’m good with goats, too.” His laughter made her smile. “Well, I am. They came right up to me wagging their little tails.”

      “I’ll bet they did. But please don’t come down to the barn tonight. It’s not an appropriate venue for what I have in mind, and anyway, I didn’t anticipate this so I don’t have supplies.”

      Supplies. He really was a gentleman. “Okay. I’ll respect your wishes.” She put on her glasses and tucked a few strands of hair back into place.

      “Besides, you should get a good night’s sleep after what you’ve been through today.”

      “What about you, bedding down in the barn? Surely you won’t get a good night’s sleep.”

      “Actually, I will. I love listening to the horses moving around in their stalls, munching on hay, making snuffling sounds. It’s comforting. I used to do it all the time when СКАЧАТЬ