Tonight, all of our friends had gathered to help us celebrate. Jeff was manning the make-your-own sundae station with Jesse’s help, and Amanda and Jules were putting out the cookies and brownies on the table in the back. Even my brother Carl and Angela had driven up for the day, bringing Ma’s cookies and one of Vince’s famous rum cakes. But right now, the most important celebration was going on right here in the kitchen.
“We haven’t properly broken in this counter top yet.” Liam pulled me to the edge and ran his hands up my thighs.
“And we’re not going to. Not right now, with everyone right outside the very thin walls.” I pulled his face up to kiss his mouth, letting my tongue wander in teasing circles on the inside of his mouth.
He groaned into my mouth but eased back a little. “Then I guess I’ll give you your housewarming present.”
I rolled my eyes. “You don’t buy me a housewarming gift, silly. You’re moving in with me.”
“Then just call it a surprise.” He reached into the drawer to his left and pulled out some kind of remote control. His thumb moved over a button, and the entire house was flooded with music.
“You put in a sound system?” I held his face and kissed him, hard. “I love it. When did you do it?”
“Last week, while you were at the agency. Drew, that cop down the block, he helped me.”
I smiled as Sinatra crooned about the way I looked tonight. Liam skimmed his fingers over my knees, teasing between my thighs. “Does this make you want to have a quickie right here, right now?”
I laughed. “I want, yes. Not now. But later. Definitely later.”
“Is that a promise?” He moved his lips down my neck, over to my ear, whispering until I shivered.
“Oh, yes. I promise.”
All songs by Frank Sinatra. Of course.
All The Way
The Way You Look Tonight
Body and Soul
Somethin’ Stupid
And I Love You So
Smile
Writing Ava and Liam’s story was scary, even after so many wonderful bloggers and reviewers told me that they couldn’t wait to read this book. I wasn’t sure Liam was redeemable, but dang if he didn’t prove me wrong.
First, HUGE thanks to Stacey Blake, for making me the amazing new covers for these books and for reformatting the entire series. There’s not enough limoncello in all the world to express my appreciation.
Olivia, thank you for being there for me no matter what, no matter when. So proud to be your friend!
Thank you to my Temptresses for your constant and loyal support.
My family has by now gotten used to the craziness of a writing mama. I get a little snarly at the end, but still ... it seems they still like me. Thanks especially to my daughter Haley and my son David who have stepped up to help me have more writing time. David, you are my number one assistant at events, too ... proud of you, always!
To my readers ... each message, each post, each review makes me smile. You truly make my world go ‘round. Thank you for sticking by me. Rum cake and limoncello all around!
Photo: Heather Batchelder
Tawdra Kandle writes romance, in just about all its forms. She loves unlikely pairings, strong women, sexy guys, hot love scenes and just enough conflict to make it interesting. Her books include new adult and adult contemporary romance; under the pen name Tamara Kendall, she writes paranormal romance, and under the pen name Tessa Kent, she writes erotic romance. Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, two sweet pups and too many cats. Assorted grown children and a perfect granddaughter live nearby. And yeah, she rocks purple hair.
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The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles
Fifty Frogs
The Anti-Cinderella
The Anti-Cinderella Takes London
The Anti-Cinderella Conquers the World
The Cuffing Season
Love in a Small Town
Love Me Home (A LIAST Prequel)
The Last One
The First One
The Only One
The Perfect One
The Always One
Underneath My Christmas Tree
The Hard One
My One and Always
The Forever One
The Love Song One
The Meant To Be Girl
Love in a Small Town Volume I
Love in a Small Town Volume II
Crystal Cove Romances
The Posse
The Plan
The Path
The Problem
The Keeping Score Series
When We Were Us
Hanging By A Moment
Days of You and Me
Not Broken Anymore
Your Wildest Dreams
The Keeping Score Box Set
The Career Soldier Series
Temporary Duty
Hitting the Silk
Zone of Action
Damage Assessment
Scheme of Maneuver
Evergreen
Army Blue
The Career Soldier Collection
The Perfect Dish Romances
Best Served Cold
Just Desserts
I Choose You
Just Roll With It
Books Written As Tessa Kent
Good Vibrations
More Than Words
Baby, I’m Yours
Save It For Me
Small Town Swingers
Welcome to Paradise
Night Moves
The Heat Is On
Fading Into You
Third Date Rule Romances
Crush
Crave
Crescendo
Tease
Tempt
Take
Tiny Bit Taboo
The Ex In-Law Taboo
The Business Trip Taboo
The Client Taboo
Books Written as Tamara Kendall
Save Tomorrow
A Paranormal Romance World
The King Quartet (Young Adult)
Fearless
Breathless
Restless
Endless
The King Series Box Set
Serendipity
Undeniable
Stardust on the Sea
Unquenchable
The Shadow Bells
Moonlight on the Meadow
The Fox’s Wager
Recipe for Death
Death Fricassee
Unforgettable
Death A La Mode
Death Over Easy
The Recipe for Death Box Set
Age Of Aquarius
The Save Tomorrow Collection