“It’s okay, Uncle Tommy,” the woman said. “They’re only talking.”
“Well, we all know where talking can lead.” His knuckles met his neck and he scratched at the hint of hair under his jaw. The sound traveled to me, and a thrill tickled over my sun-heated shoulders. His pouty lips crooked in one corner as I sensed him teasing the girl. It was obvious he knew her secrets. “But seriously, he’s on vacation. He doesn’t need a groupie and some wannabe—”
“Excuse me?” I interjected, attempting to make my voice as knife sharp as his but failing miserably as he removed the aviators. Two deep set circles of coal returned his focus on me and the will to breathe escaped me. He stole my breath, literally, as he’d noticed the scarf. There was no way he couldn’t, but he kept his eyes pinned to mine.
Out of respect, I told myself.
To hold me prisoner, my mind whispered.
Take me, I foolishly screamed, and then the deepest blush I’ve ever experienced crawled over my skin, prickly, tickly, tingly like the tiny tap of a million feet. I shivered again. The motion snapped his attention and he turned away.
“Tommy, this is…” the young mother paused. “I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name.”
“Edie,” I said, holding out my hand while the other fingers found security in touching the fabric just above my ear. “Edie Williams.”
“This is Tommy Carrigan. He’s the band’s manager.” She turned to look up at him over her shoulder, her smile affectionate. “He’s a giant teddy bear when he isn’t acting like a grumpy eagle.” She pouted as she spun back to me.
“Don’t be ruining my reputation before I make an impression, sweetheart,” he teased with a hint of Southern drawl, his eyes redirected to the pool but his shoulders loosened a little. Oh, he’d made an impression all right. A deep one, right between my thighs just from the sound of his voice.
Then I noticed my hand still lingering in the air, waiting for him to reach out and shake mine. When he didn’t, I awkwardly lowered it, fussing with my scarf one more time.
“Don’t mind him,” the woman said. “By the way, I’m Ivy. Ivy Everly, and I’m happy to meet you.”
Her smile put me at ease. For some reason, I was just as pleased to meet her.
Funny how a random introduction changed everything.
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Small Blessings – Big Gratitude
Small blessings are typically large ones, and while the words are small my gratitude is large. First and foremost, to Mel Shank for coming into my life way back when and sticking with me to now be an integral part of #TeamDunbar. Even more thanks to Karen Fischer for those last-minute reads.
To Shannon for another gorgeous cover, and to Tom for seeking me out and allowing me to make him the face of Hank.
To Krista, Tammi and Sylvia for running Loving L.B. and keeping it my safe place on social media.
To Jenny, my newest editor and her impeccable attention to detail in all things sentency!
To the fabulous author friends in Do Not Disturb Book Club and to Joanne Schwehn for another supportive read.
Finally, to the original silver fox in my book, Mr. Dunbar, and our four minions, who aren’t very small anymore: MD, MK, JR and A. You’re my bracelet of beads.
More Works by L.B. Dunbar
Silver Fox Former Rock Stars
After Care
Romance for the over 40
The Sex Education of M.E.
The Sensations Collection
Small town, sweet and sexy stories of family and love.
Sound Advice
Taste Test
Touch Screen
Sight Words
Spin-off Read
The History in Us
The Legendary Rock Star Series
Rock star mayhem in the tradition of King Arthur.
A classic tale with a modern twist of romance and suspense.
The Legend of Arturo King
The Story of Lansing Lotte
The Quest of Perkins Vale
The Truth of Tristan Lyons
The Trials of Guinevere DeGrance
Paradise Stories
MMA chaos of biblical proportion between two brothers and
the fight for love.
Paradise Tempted: The Beginning
Paradise Fought: Abel
Paradise Found: Cain
The Island Duet
Redemption Island
Return to the Island
Modern Descendants – writing as elda lore
Hades
Solis
Heph
About the Author
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L.B. Dunbar loves the sweeter things in life: cookies, Coca-Cola, and romance. Her reading journey began with a deep love of fairy tales, medieval knights, Regency debauchery, and alpha males. She loves a deep belly laugh and a strong hug. Occasionally, she has the energy of a Jack Russell terrier. Accused—yes, that’s the correct word—of having an overactive imagination, to her benefit, such an imagination works well. Author of over two dozen novels, she’s created sweet, small town worlds; rock star mayhem; MMA chaos; sexy rom-coms for the over 40; and suspense on an island of redemption. In addition, she is earning a title as the “myth and legend lady” for her modernizations of mythology as elda lore. Her other duties in life include mother to four children and wife to the one and only.
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Table of Contents
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Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Epilogue
Nibble of After Care
Small Blessings
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