“That’s all the way over there and I want to sit by the fire with you.”
“Then why don’t we pull the mattress over here?”
“Don’t want to risk any sparks lighting it up.”
Rush was right. There was no fireguard and while she didn’t think a spark would set the floor on fire, it could definitely scorch it and she hated to think what one would do to a mattress. “We should put the fire out before we go to sleep.”
“Are you tired?”
“No.” She turned in Rush’s arms and crawled onto his lap. “But I want to make love to you, and if this floor is killing your ass, we’re not doing it here.”
Rush stood, taking her with him. “I’ll put it out after we make love. I want to see you in the firelight.”
He walked to the bed and set her on her feet. Piece by piece, they removed each other’s clothes until the only thing covering them was the flickering glow of orange from the flames across the room.
“You know, I think I got it wrong. That heart and home thing.”
“Oh?”
“This house feels like home.”
“No. You were right. It only feels that way because we’re here. Our love makes this place a home.”
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Acknowledgments
I love Winter Lake and these characters and I can’t believe we’ve reached Reena and Rush.
There’s so many people who had a hand in this series—the first version of each story and the versions that now find their home in Winter Lake. I’m going to list them but I’m sure I’ll miss a few.
Erin, Carly, Mari, Melanie and Shawna without you these characters would probably still be playing around in my head.
Dana, damn girl, these covers are everything I wanted and more. Thank you.
Fedora, what can I say? I swear, I don’t understand why you haven’t beaten me to death by now.
Tamara, Kristy, Amy, Eileen, Lisa, Paige, Jen, Kim, Isha and Ciara. Thanks for always taking a chance on my books.
Shana your friendship has been a comfort and a motivation. Thank you for being there.
Mr.C your patience and understanding when I say I have to work all weekend or late into the night can never be overlooked.
Thank you to every reader who picked up one of the Winter Lake books. Without you I wouldn’t be here, doing what I love.
xoxo
Rhian
About the Author
Rhian Cahill is the alter ego of a former stay-at-home mother of four. With motherly duties rapidly dwindling Rhian is able to make use of the fertile imagination she used to keep herself sane for all those years of slavery. Having spent years living overseas and visiting tropical climates has helped inspire some steamy stories.
Multi-published in erotic romance, paranormal romance and contemporary romance, Rhian, with the help of Mr. Muse, spends her days and nights writing.
When not glued to the keyboard you’ll find her book or knitting in hand avoiding any and all housework as much as possible.
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