It was hopeless. He knew he had taken his phone to work yesterday, and that was where it disappeared, but he couldn’t help being thorough. It was in his blood. He walked slowly back into the house, going over yesterday’s activities in his mind one more time. When he entered the kitchen, Jen came ...
“You can’t possibly believe I caused that,” she said smiling. West shook his head, a mischievous grin on his face. “You’ll learn,” he said. He picked up the radio. “Central, you got a gate code?” “They will have someone waiting for you at the gate.”...
She had so many questions about him. She felt drawn to him, like he’d been a part of her life for a long time, but somehow she’d forgotten him. “Have you always worked in construction?” He shook his head and took a pull on his beer. “No, I was in th...
Craig pulled out the thick fire hose and started checking it for kinks. It was a slow day, and he needed to do something to keep his mind off Emma. He had gotten her letter 2 days ago. He hadn't read it at first, but the weight of it called to him. He couldn't imagine what she could say that wo...
Hawk stared at the piece of paper, hoping it was worth promising Judge Holt to escort her to her granddaughter's wedding. He prayed all she wanted that night was a companion. Craig killed the engine and Hawk pushed the thoughts away. He needed to focus. They motioned to the two patrol officers in...
On my cock. She was a fucking virgin? "Sorry, Talon, I should have said something, I—" "You've never had sex before?" I couldn't help the belligerent, accusing tone in my voice, although I wasn't entirely sure where it was coming from. Her hip cocked to the right and attitude crept into her tone....
If he was counting, which he wasn’t, this was probably his sixth or seventh beer. He hated sitting around and doing nothing. He hated how things were going. He especially hated that there was some sort of a rift between him and Katerina. Why was he hanging around here if she didn’t want him anymo...
Any resemblance to real persons or organizations, living or dead, is purely coincidental.Copyright © 2014 Lisa Ladew *** You do NOT need to have read any of the prior Heat books in order to enjoy Edge of the Heat 6, although it is recommended for the most enjoyment. Chapte...
Agent Kinkaid said he wanted her safe, but he couldn’t spare any manpower so he was going to get her a cot and talk the doctors into letting her sleep in Craig’s room. Ordinarily overnight visitors were never allowed in the ICU. He also said he was going to try to get her a look at Craig’s chart....
Neither of them was sweating anymore, and he was afraid heat exhaustion would set in soon. If it did, they were dead. The sun had risen hours ago and it was beating down mercilessly on them. They had ditched the uniforms when Thisbe had dropped them off, but Katerina had the brilliant idea to kee...