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“Is that what everyone’s going to think, Letasha?” “Probably, honey. Your man should have a Surgeon General’s warning on him cause he’s smokin’ hot. They’re gonna think the worst, more’s the pity. Johnny’s a really nice guy. He’s been a good friend to my cousin Beau, helped him…

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“Today’s Monday. Brodie needs at least three days to conclude the Stevens project, but I’d say by Thursday afternoon, we could sit down and set the preliminary wheels in motion, don’t you Brodie?” “Yes, sir. That’s an excellent suggestion, Ches.” “Super!” Mr. Tillerman squashed my fingers again, slapping…

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“You used to date?” Magda seemed mildly perturbed at that idea. “Not exactly date,” Drew hastened to clarify. “We got coffee a few times, went to a couple movies. That’s the extent.” “There was that one time….” Shelly began. “When nothing happened at all,” he finished for her…

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“Stay as long as you like! We’ll hold down the fort. Enjoy a little time to yourself, darling. That’s what this is all about, after all.” Her voice dropped suddenly. “If you stay a little longer, we’ll understand. Enjoy the company of a handsome man for awhile.” “Yes,…

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“Have we met? You look really familiar. I have this feeling of déjà-vu, like I knew you long ago.” I cleared my throat, shaking back my hair. I could hardly breathe when those blue eyes focused fully on me. “I—uh—I was in school here. Seems like ages ago.”…

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“My lass,” Alton said quietly. “Man or stallion, I fear we’re all the same in some respects. Some behave a wee bit better than others, but we’re all wild and lusty at heart. Though I’m sure he’s a good man—when he’s a man—the chances are that he’s had…

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“I think I’m being stalked. I got this picture on my phone.” She handed it to Trey, who was closest. He examined it carefully before handing it to his twin. “Has he spoken to you? Approached you in any way?” Chay asked. “Not exactly. But I get these…

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“Thanks, Maggie. Hey, how about a coupon?” She reached for the stack by the cash register. “That’s weird. I keep a stack of them right here. They’re missing.” “You’re sure you didn’t move them? Take them with you?” “No, I’m positive. No one can use them without my…

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“Lemme get the laptop.” Matthew scurried over to Kenny’s office and retrieved the computer. “More room in here,” he said as he came back. Sutherland closed the door behind Matthew. He pulled up a chair from Marka’s adjoining office and set the laptop on the corner of Frank’s…