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May 8, 2024
Family Firsts
Did you know I have a box set that features Book One's of three of my most popular family-centered series?? The Montgomerys, The Shaughnessys, and The Donovans ❤
You can get this set with WAIT FOR ME, MADE FOR US, and DARE ME on all retail sites!
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It all started because two people fell in love.
Or in this case, six.
Fall in love with the couples whose romances launched Samantha Chase’s most beloved family series.
WAIT FOR ME: The Montgomerys
Former NFL superstar Lucas Montgomery never expected Emma Taylor to come crashing into his world and bring back some life to his solitary existence. But all it takes is one snowy weekend for his carefully constructed world to be turned completely upside down.
MADE FOR US: The Shaughnessy
Aidan Shaughnessy has spent his whole life building walls around himself. But when a storm threatens the North Carolina coast he calls home, Aidan realizes that you have to make time for the things you really want, and if he waits too long, he may miss his chance with Zoe–the one woman who’s gotten past all his defenses.
DARE ME: The Donovans
One year ago, Ariana Donovan and Will Jameson shared one perfect day before going their separate ways. Now fate has brought them back together. Between old feelings and meddling family members around every corner, there’s a lot Arianna and Will have to overcome if they want this second chance at a happily ever after.
You can get this set with WAIT FOR ME, MADE FOR US, and DARE ME on all retail sites!
https://www.chasing-romance.com/famil...
It all started because two people fell in love.
Or in this case, six.
Fall in love with the couples whose romances launched Samantha Chase’s most beloved family series.
WAIT FOR ME: The Montgomerys
Former NFL superstar Lucas Montgomery never expected Emma Taylor to come crashing into his world and bring back some life to his solitary existence. But all it takes is one snowy weekend for his carefully constructed world to be turned completely upside down.
MADE FOR US: The Shaughnessy
Aidan Shaughnessy has spent his whole life building walls around himself. But when a storm threatens the North Carolina coast he calls home, Aidan realizes that you have to make time for the things you really want, and if he waits too long, he may miss his chance with Zoe–the one woman who’s gotten past all his defenses.
DARE ME: The Donovans
One year ago, Ariana Donovan and Will Jameson shared one perfect day before going their separate ways. Now fate has brought them back together. Between old feelings and meddling family members around every corner, there’s a lot Arianna and Will have to overcome if they want this second chance at a happily ever after.
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April 30, 2024
Wanting You Excerpt
“Is everything okay?”
He hesitated for a moment. “I wanted to throw something out there, and if I’m being too presumptuous, please let me know.”
“O-kay…”
“We have dinner reservations tonight at seven up at Summit Ridge, but…I was wondering if you might…I mean…I just thought…”
“Tanner?”
“Hmm?”
“Just say what you want to say.”
After letting out a long breath, he looked at her, his expression serious. “I thought maybe we could…reserve a suite for the night,” he said gruffly. “Maybe it’s too soon, and the last thing I want to do is pressure you, but…”
“Let’s do it!” she blurted out. “I mean…the room. Let’s reserve a room. I think that would be a wonderful thing to do! Can we check in before our dinner reservation? Would that be enough time? Ooh…do you think we could order room service in the morning?” Pausing, she laughed softly. “Sorry, but I’ve always wanted to do that.”
Moving in close, Tanner rested his hands on her hips. “Beautiful girl, we can order room service for dinner if you’d like and then again for breakfast.”
Her eyes went wide and her heart raced because this sounded like the best thing ever.
And not really because of the room service, but because it meant a whole lot of time alone with Tanner, where neither of them had to leave at the end of the night.
“I’m going to go home and pack right now,” she said before giving him a quick kiss. “Wait…what if they don’t have any rooms available? What if…?”
Pulling his phone out, Tanner scrolled a bit and then put the phone to his ear. “Yes, good afternoon,” he said smoothly. “I was curious if you have any suites available tonight?” He paused and smiled at her. “You do? Fantastic!” Another pause. “Westyn. Tanner Westyn.” Then he hummed happily. “That’s me! I used to compete.” And yet another pause. “Well, thank you! That would be incredibly generous of you!” He gave Chloe a thumbs up. “Oh, one night or two?”
He looked at her for an answer and she decided to be bold. “Two,” she whispered.
“Two nights, Micah. Thank you so much and we’ll see you soon.” After another minute of conversation, he hung up. “Well, Miss Donovan, you and I will be staying in one of Summit Ridge’s VIP suites this weekend. Pack your bathing suit because our suite comes with a hot tub.” Then he wrapped his arms around her. “Or maybe don’t. Because it’s super private and we don’t have to wear anything at all.”
Don’t look nervous…don’t look nervous…
But clearly, she looked nervous, because Tanner completely backtracked.
“I mean…again, no pressure. Sorry. That was just…ugh…I got carried away. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. No worries,” he assured her.
Reaching up, Chloe cupped his jaw. “Let’s just see where the weekend takes us, okay?” Then, with another quick kiss, she stepped out of his embrace and began collecting her things. “How much time do I have before you want to pick me up?”
“Will an hour be enough? It’s already almost 4:30, and by the time we get home and pack and I come pick you up, it will be almost 5:45. Our dinner reservation is at seven, so…”
“An hour is perfect,” she told him. “Come on! This is going to be a great weekend!”
That’s what she kept telling herself as they walked out of the school and she got in her car.
Then she panicked and immediately called Ash.
“Hey! Any chance you have time to come to the salon? I just had a cancelation and you’re due for a trim.”
“There is literally no time for that!” she said in a near hysterical tone. “I’m going away for the weekend with Tanner and it all sounded like a good idea, but…I’ve never gone on a sexy getaway before! Every time Evan suggested one, I chickened out!”
“Wait, so you’re going on a sexy getaway? When did this happen?”
“Just now! Jeez, Ash, come on! Pay attention!” she huffed with annoyance. “We had dinner reservations up at the lodge and then Tanner suggested that maybe we get a suite for tonight. Then he called and because everyone there seems to know his name, they got us one of the VIP suites with a hot tub for the weekend! I don’t even have sexy underwear! What am I supposed to do?”
“Well, first you have to breathe. Second, I’ll meet you at your house in thirty minutes and…”
“Tanner’s picking me up in an hour! There’s no time!” And yeah, she was on the verge of hyperventilating.
“Okay, I’m already in my car. Just go home and start packing and stop freaking out. I’ll be there as fast as I can!” Then the line went dead and Chloe knew her sister was right. She needed to stop freaking out and go home and get herself ready.
“Still doesn’t make sexy underwear magically appear in my drawers,” she mumbled, but drove home with a little more calmness than she had a few minutes ago.
Once at her house, she ran inside and took the world’s fastest—and yet extremely thorough—shower. Then, with her hair in a towel and in nothing but her robe, she began rummaging through her closet for what she was going to pack. She’d already picked out the dress she was going to wear to dinner and it was hanging on the closet door; now, she just needed at least two casual outfits, another dress for dinner tomorrow night, and something to wear to bed.
Or do I?
“I’m here! I’m here!” Ashlynn called out as she slammed the front door. They always had keys to each other’s places, and Chloe was glad to have her barging in right now. Running into the bedroom with an armload of stuff, she breathlessly dumped it all on the bed. “I bought stuff to quickly do your hair, and I had just ordered a bunch of sexy lingerie that I haven’t worn and they still have the tags on them, but you can pick out whatever you like! Whew…” Bending over slightly, she nodded. “It’s okay to call me a hero. Because I am.”
“Good grief, Ash! Again, there’s no time!”
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He hesitated for a moment. “I wanted to throw something out there, and if I’m being too presumptuous, please let me know.”
“O-kay…”
“We have dinner reservations tonight at seven up at Summit Ridge, but…I was wondering if you might…I mean…I just thought…”
“Tanner?”
“Hmm?”
“Just say what you want to say.”
After letting out a long breath, he looked at her, his expression serious. “I thought maybe we could…reserve a suite for the night,” he said gruffly. “Maybe it’s too soon, and the last thing I want to do is pressure you, but…”
“Let’s do it!” she blurted out. “I mean…the room. Let’s reserve a room. I think that would be a wonderful thing to do! Can we check in before our dinner reservation? Would that be enough time? Ooh…do you think we could order room service in the morning?” Pausing, she laughed softly. “Sorry, but I’ve always wanted to do that.”
Moving in close, Tanner rested his hands on her hips. “Beautiful girl, we can order room service for dinner if you’d like and then again for breakfast.”
Her eyes went wide and her heart raced because this sounded like the best thing ever.
And not really because of the room service, but because it meant a whole lot of time alone with Tanner, where neither of them had to leave at the end of the night.
“I’m going to go home and pack right now,” she said before giving him a quick kiss. “Wait…what if they don’t have any rooms available? What if…?”
Pulling his phone out, Tanner scrolled a bit and then put the phone to his ear. “Yes, good afternoon,” he said smoothly. “I was curious if you have any suites available tonight?” He paused and smiled at her. “You do? Fantastic!” Another pause. “Westyn. Tanner Westyn.” Then he hummed happily. “That’s me! I used to compete.” And yet another pause. “Well, thank you! That would be incredibly generous of you!” He gave Chloe a thumbs up. “Oh, one night or two?”
He looked at her for an answer and she decided to be bold. “Two,” she whispered.
“Two nights, Micah. Thank you so much and we’ll see you soon.” After another minute of conversation, he hung up. “Well, Miss Donovan, you and I will be staying in one of Summit Ridge’s VIP suites this weekend. Pack your bathing suit because our suite comes with a hot tub.” Then he wrapped his arms around her. “Or maybe don’t. Because it’s super private and we don’t have to wear anything at all.”
Don’t look nervous…don’t look nervous…
But clearly, she looked nervous, because Tanner completely backtracked.
“I mean…again, no pressure. Sorry. That was just…ugh…I got carried away. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. No worries,” he assured her.
Reaching up, Chloe cupped his jaw. “Let’s just see where the weekend takes us, okay?” Then, with another quick kiss, she stepped out of his embrace and began collecting her things. “How much time do I have before you want to pick me up?”
“Will an hour be enough? It’s already almost 4:30, and by the time we get home and pack and I come pick you up, it will be almost 5:45. Our dinner reservation is at seven, so…”
“An hour is perfect,” she told him. “Come on! This is going to be a great weekend!”
That’s what she kept telling herself as they walked out of the school and she got in her car.
Then she panicked and immediately called Ash.
“Hey! Any chance you have time to come to the salon? I just had a cancelation and you’re due for a trim.”
“There is literally no time for that!” she said in a near hysterical tone. “I’m going away for the weekend with Tanner and it all sounded like a good idea, but…I’ve never gone on a sexy getaway before! Every time Evan suggested one, I chickened out!”
“Wait, so you’re going on a sexy getaway? When did this happen?”
“Just now! Jeez, Ash, come on! Pay attention!” she huffed with annoyance. “We had dinner reservations up at the lodge and then Tanner suggested that maybe we get a suite for tonight. Then he called and because everyone there seems to know his name, they got us one of the VIP suites with a hot tub for the weekend! I don’t even have sexy underwear! What am I supposed to do?”
“Well, first you have to breathe. Second, I’ll meet you at your house in thirty minutes and…”
“Tanner’s picking me up in an hour! There’s no time!” And yeah, she was on the verge of hyperventilating.
“Okay, I’m already in my car. Just go home and start packing and stop freaking out. I’ll be there as fast as I can!” Then the line went dead and Chloe knew her sister was right. She needed to stop freaking out and go home and get herself ready.
“Still doesn’t make sexy underwear magically appear in my drawers,” she mumbled, but drove home with a little more calmness than she had a few minutes ago.
Once at her house, she ran inside and took the world’s fastest—and yet extremely thorough—shower. Then, with her hair in a towel and in nothing but her robe, she began rummaging through her closet for what she was going to pack. She’d already picked out the dress she was going to wear to dinner and it was hanging on the closet door; now, she just needed at least two casual outfits, another dress for dinner tomorrow night, and something to wear to bed.
Or do I?
“I’m here! I’m here!” Ashlynn called out as she slammed the front door. They always had keys to each other’s places, and Chloe was glad to have her barging in right now. Running into the bedroom with an armload of stuff, she breathlessly dumped it all on the bed. “I bought stuff to quickly do your hair, and I had just ordered a bunch of sexy lingerie that I haven’t worn and they still have the tags on them, but you can pick out whatever you like! Whew…” Bending over slightly, she nodded. “It’s okay to call me a hero. Because I am.”
“Good grief, Ash! Again, there’s no time!”
WANTING YOU - coming 5/21!!
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April 23, 2024
Audio Exclusive LIVE!
Audio Listeners: FINDING YOU is LIVE!! 🤩🤩🤩
This audio exclusive/full-length bonus story set in Sweetbriar Ridge is available now!!
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Devin Maxwell has made automotive repairs his life. Being the lone mechanic in Sweetbriar Ridge hasn’t left him with a whole lot of free time and up until now, he hasn’t minded. But now that the business is finally solid, he decides to take a weekend just for himself to try and figure out what his next big thing in life should be. He never expected the answer to be found on the side of the highway…
All MacKenzie Holland wanted was the chance to live the life she wanted without dealing with other people’s expectations. That’s what had spurred her last-minute cross-country trip. Well, that and a cheating ex. If only her car had cooperated.
Stranded on the side of the road left her feeling as if her great adventure was over before it had even begun. Devin getting car back to Sweetbriar Ridge was easy. Getting it fixed? That was going to take some time.
With a town festival set to begin and a shortage of hotel rooms, MacKenzie finds herself not only relying on Devin to get her car back on the road, but also for a place to stay and a job. And the longer she stays, the more she becomes drawn to the sweet little mountain town, and Devin.
Getting stranded on the side of the road seemed like the worst thing that could happen. Little did she know, it was really just the beginning of her greatest adventure yet.
This audio exclusive/full-length bonus story set in Sweetbriar Ridge is available now!!
Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4b9COHN
Devin Maxwell has made automotive repairs his life. Being the lone mechanic in Sweetbriar Ridge hasn’t left him with a whole lot of free time and up until now, he hasn’t minded. But now that the business is finally solid, he decides to take a weekend just for himself to try and figure out what his next big thing in life should be. He never expected the answer to be found on the side of the highway…
All MacKenzie Holland wanted was the chance to live the life she wanted without dealing with other people’s expectations. That’s what had spurred her last-minute cross-country trip. Well, that and a cheating ex. If only her car had cooperated.
Stranded on the side of the road left her feeling as if her great adventure was over before it had even begun. Devin getting car back to Sweetbriar Ridge was easy. Getting it fixed? That was going to take some time.
With a town festival set to begin and a shortage of hotel rooms, MacKenzie finds herself not only relying on Devin to get her car back on the road, but also for a place to stay and a job. And the longer she stays, the more she becomes drawn to the sweet little mountain town, and Devin.
Getting stranded on the side of the road seemed like the worst thing that could happen. Little did she know, it was really just the beginning of her greatest adventure yet.
April 16, 2024
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She's looking for her forever.
He can't even promise her tomorrow.
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He can't even promise her tomorrow.
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April 3, 2024
Audio Sale!
Loving You on Chirp is on sale for $2.99!
Blurb:
He never planned to stay in Sweetbriar Ridge.
Then the perfect woman fell into his arms.
A small town, single mom, friends to lovers romance from NY Times Best Selling Author Samantha Chase
Not everyone in Sweetbriar Ridge is as sweet as the town name would suggest. But single mom Jade Mackenzie is up to the challenge of winning over the town if that's what it takes to make her new shop a success. After all, this is just the latest in a long string of battles she's had to face. Since she's given up on men–all of them except for her son–she can throw all her energy into the new business. Or so she thought until the most charming and too-good-looking-for-his-own-good man walked into her shop. And she literally falls into his arms.
Levi Donovan knows how to charm his way through life; winning people over is just what he does. But no amount of charm can save him when he's at the center of a scandal that costs him his position at a prestigious ad agency. With no other choice, he's forced to return home to Sweetbriar Ridge, the small town he left behind the first chance he got. When he meets the owner of the new coffeehouse, he starts to think that small towns aren't so bad. And when he finds out Jade needs a little help promoting her new business, Levi makes it his mission to help her make the shop a success. That's just what a good friend does.
No matter how hard she tries to resist, Jade can't help but be swept away by Levi's good looks and the sweet way he interacts with her son. But Levi isn't staying, and getting attached would be a mistake. Levi always swore he would never settle in Sweetbriar Ridge, but could loving Jade be reason enough to stay?
*Each book in the Donovans series can be read as a standalone*
Blurb:
He never planned to stay in Sweetbriar Ridge.
Then the perfect woman fell into his arms.
A small town, single mom, friends to lovers romance from NY Times Best Selling Author Samantha Chase
Not everyone in Sweetbriar Ridge is as sweet as the town name would suggest. But single mom Jade Mackenzie is up to the challenge of winning over the town if that's what it takes to make her new shop a success. After all, this is just the latest in a long string of battles she's had to face. Since she's given up on men–all of them except for her son–she can throw all her energy into the new business. Or so she thought until the most charming and too-good-looking-for-his-own-good man walked into her shop. And she literally falls into his arms.
Levi Donovan knows how to charm his way through life; winning people over is just what he does. But no amount of charm can save him when he's at the center of a scandal that costs him his position at a prestigious ad agency. With no other choice, he's forced to return home to Sweetbriar Ridge, the small town he left behind the first chance he got. When he meets the owner of the new coffeehouse, he starts to think that small towns aren't so bad. And when he finds out Jade needs a little help promoting her new business, Levi makes it his mission to help her make the shop a success. That's just what a good friend does.
No matter how hard she tries to resist, Jade can't help but be swept away by Levi's good looks and the sweet way he interacts with her son. But Levi isn't staying, and getting attached would be a mistake. Levi always swore he would never settle in Sweetbriar Ridge, but could loving Jade be reason enough to stay?
*Each book in the Donovans series can be read as a standalone*
March 28, 2024
Wanting You Cover Reveal!
It's COVER REVEAL Day!!
There are more Donovan's coming your way this May!!
She’s the quiet, small town girl who gets along with everyone. Except him.
He’s the new guy in town who’s determined to turn her world upside down.
All Chloe Donovan ever wanted was to teach kindergarten and live a simple life in Sweetbriar Ridge. Until she decides she wants more in her life. Like maybe a good man to share her quiet life. But when she meets Tanner Westyn, Sweetbriar Ridge’s biggest ego-maniac and newest kindergarten teacher, she can’t help but feel unsettled with all the new changes happening around her town. Especially the unexpected feelings Tanner sparks in her.
A former champion Alpine skier, Tanner loves to compete–in all aspects of his life. But with his skiing career behind him, he’s ready to tackle the next phase of his life–teaching. When he lands in Sweetbriar Ridge, a town with a brand-new ski resort, he looks forward to quiet days on the slopes. The one thing he didn’t anticipate is how much his competitive nature would rub his new neighbors and colleagues–especially Chloe–the wrong way. What started as a schoolroom challenge with Chloe quickly snowballed into something else outside the school walls.
Everything about Tanner annoyed, frustrated, and intrigued Chloe. But when their heated banter evolves into looks of longing and a connection that can’t be denied, she starts to question if they could even have a future together. But if Tanner doesn’t want to lose Chloe, he will have to accept that coming in second place means more when the person you love takes the win.
COMING 5/21!!
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There are more Donovan's coming your way this May!!
She’s the quiet, small town girl who gets along with everyone. Except him.
He’s the new guy in town who’s determined to turn her world upside down.
All Chloe Donovan ever wanted was to teach kindergarten and live a simple life in Sweetbriar Ridge. Until she decides she wants more in her life. Like maybe a good man to share her quiet life. But when she meets Tanner Westyn, Sweetbriar Ridge’s biggest ego-maniac and newest kindergarten teacher, she can’t help but feel unsettled with all the new changes happening around her town. Especially the unexpected feelings Tanner sparks in her.
A former champion Alpine skier, Tanner loves to compete–in all aspects of his life. But with his skiing career behind him, he’s ready to tackle the next phase of his life–teaching. When he lands in Sweetbriar Ridge, a town with a brand-new ski resort, he looks forward to quiet days on the slopes. The one thing he didn’t anticipate is how much his competitive nature would rub his new neighbors and colleagues–especially Chloe–the wrong way. What started as a schoolroom challenge with Chloe quickly snowballed into something else outside the school walls.
Everything about Tanner annoyed, frustrated, and intrigued Chloe. But when their heated banter evolves into looks of longing and a connection that can’t be denied, she starts to question if they could even have a future together. But if Tanner doesn’t want to lose Chloe, he will have to accept that coming in second place means more when the person you love takes the win.
COMING 5/21!!
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March 26, 2024
Teasing You is LIVE!
I hope you're ready to spend some more quality time with the Donovan family because it's rebellious daughter Ashlynn's turn to tell her story! Find out what happens when she's accused of setting her workplace on fire and the only person who can help her prove her innocence is the hot new firefighter she just flashed...a second time.
Teasing You is available now on all platforms!
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Blurb:
She's being suspected of setting her workplace on fire.
He needs to prove it wasn't her.
Now he's on a mission to convince the one that got away that they belong together.
Ashlynn Donovan's life just hit rock bottom. She lost her job, there are no prospects on the horizon, and she just unknowingly flashed the hot new firefighter in town. This isn't the first time she's embarrassed herself in front of him, but she was prepared to react the same way she did years ago – by running away. But Reid's persistent and isn't ready to let her get away a second time.
Reid Baylor always hoped to return to Sweetbriar Ridge – the only place he's felt a connection to after a lifetime spent moving from place to place. When he learns of an opening at the fire department, he jumps at the chance to return to the small town he wants to call home again. And just when he thinks life can't get any better, he runs into the one girl he's never been able to forget. But reminding Ashlynn of their embarrassing first meeting might not have been the best move, especially when he wants to prove that he's the man for her.
When Ashlynn is suspected of arson for the fire at her former workplace, Reid's dream of becoming a fire inspector is on the line – and so is any chance he had with Ashlynn. Will his chance at getting both his dream job and the girl of his dreams go up in flames?
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Blurb:
She's being suspected of setting her workplace on fire.
He needs to prove it wasn't her.
Now he's on a mission to convince the one that got away that they belong together.
Ashlynn Donovan's life just hit rock bottom. She lost her job, there are no prospects on the horizon, and she just unknowingly flashed the hot new firefighter in town. This isn't the first time she's embarrassed herself in front of him, but she was prepared to react the same way she did years ago – by running away. But Reid's persistent and isn't ready to let her get away a second time.
Reid Baylor always hoped to return to Sweetbriar Ridge – the only place he's felt a connection to after a lifetime spent moving from place to place. When he learns of an opening at the fire department, he jumps at the chance to return to the small town he wants to call home again. And just when he thinks life can't get any better, he runs into the one girl he's never been able to forget. But reminding Ashlynn of their embarrassing first meeting might not have been the best move, especially when he wants to prove that he's the man for her.
When Ashlynn is suspected of arson for the fire at her former workplace, Reid's dream of becoming a fire inspector is on the line – and so is any chance he had with Ashlynn. Will his chance at getting both his dream job and the girl of his dreams go up in flames?
February 28, 2024
Teasing You Excerpt
“How was your night last night? Did you have dinner with Chloe?”
She nodded. “I did and it was…interesting.”
“Oh?”
“We sort of had a bit of a disagreement—something we haven’t done in ages—and we ended up talking until after midnight and then I made her sleep over because I knew she was tired.”
“What was the disagreement about?” When he noticed the small frown, he backpedaled. “You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.”
She took a sip of her wine before resting her head on his shoulder. “Chloe and I are total opposites. She’s the cheery one and I’m the ragey one.”
Laughing softly, he asked, “Ragey one?”
Nodding, she explained, “Definitely. Chloe tends to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and is a people pleaser whereas I am the one who gets mad, gets even first, and doesn’t give a damn what other people think. I’ve gotten myself into more than my share of trouble by lashing out before I think things through. It’s a terrible trait.”
You’re telling me…
“Anyway, we were talking and I got…well…bitchy with her and she called me out on it. And trust me, Chloe never calls anyone out on their behavior. So for her to do that to me, I knew I’d screwed up. But not before I stormed off to my room, slamming the door and everything. Ugh…it was awful.”
Now he desperately wanted to know what they were discussing, because if it had to do with the fire and maybe Ashlynn having something to do with it…
“Anyway,” she went on, “we worked it all out and it was a good night.”
“Oh, well…that’s great.” He took a sip of his own wine. “And what about today? Anything exciting going on?”
“Well, I’ve quit the coffee shop because I don’t want anyone coming in and giving Jade grief about me being there until all this Lavish Locks stuff is cleared up,” she said firmly, her head still on his shoulder. “Billie got off at noon today and we looked at all kinds of equipment for the salon and met with the general contractor who is going to be doing the bulk of the renovations on the shop. We had to walk through the space with him and tell him where we plan on putting everything. The architect should have plans for us next week.”
Twisting slightly, he kissed the top of her head. “That sounds very exciting.”
“It is.”
But he couldn’t tell by the tone of her voice.
Which is what he said to her.
“I’m just…” She sighed. “I’m just waiting for something bad to happen. Like every time I step outside, I’m waiting for Becky to be waiting there or for the cops to be there to arrest me.” Another sigh. “Honestly, Reid, I still can’t believe she’s trying to pin the fire on me.”
Then she straightened and her expression was full of hope.
“You can help clear me, can’t you? You can work with the inspectors or whoever it is heading up the investigation and tell them that I’m innocent, right?”
He didn’t respond right away and he watched helplessly as her expression fell.
“My captain knows you and I are dating so he’s already made it abundantly clear that I can’t be objective,” he said solemnly. “I tried talking to him last night, but…”
Holding up her hand, she put some space between them. “I get it,” she said quietly. “I don’t like it, but I understand. I’m sorry that you got put in the middle of this and it was wrong of me to even ask you to try to step in.”
There was a slight tremor in her voice and Reid took the wine from her hand and placed both their glasses on the coffee table before gently pulling her into his arms. “If it were up to me, there wouldn’t be any investigation and I certainly wouldn’t be standing by and only taking the word of one person.”
She pulled back again and looked up at him. “Is that what they’re doing? Are they simply taking her word on this and not even looking into this?” Now her voice was nearing hysteria and he knew he needed to put her mind at ease.
“Ash, no one would do something like that. Ever. It’s not ethical and it’s not the way the department works. They’re going to investigate this until they know exactly how and where the fire started.”
Then he maneuvered her back into his embrace.
“It’s not fair,” she whispered.
“I know.”
“This should be a great time for me and it’s not. I should be celebrating, and I can’t.”
He felt completely conflicted and helpless all at the same time.
“Tell me what you need, Ashlynn. I know I can’t go in and help with the investigation, but…tell me what I can do to make you feel better.”
She was quiet for a minute before she tilted her head back again and looked at him. “You’re here and we have the entire night and all day tomorrow together. I know you’re tired, but…maybe we can go inside and…you know…fool around a little before we order dinner? I missed you last night and…”
He didn’t let her finish.
He was kissing her—devouring her—because he’d missed her too. But more than anything, he was frustrated and angry at the situation and needed to just shut the world out for a little while just like she did.
Lifting her into his arms, he carried her into his bedroom. Once she was on the bed, he stood and peeled his shirt off and smiled sexily down at her. “Take your clothes off, Ash,” he said gruffly and smiled even wider when she did.
It was hard to say who stripped faster; all he knew was it was practically in the blink of an eye that he was joining her on the bed and kissing her again. Her warm, silky limbs wrapped around him as she pressed closer and he loved the feel of her skin against his. It was both calming and a complete turn on.
Her hands went right to his hair as she forced him to look at her. “Take me, Reid. Take me now. Hard.”
“Sweetheart, that was already the plan,” he murmured before kissing her again.
It was hard and fast and he could feel all the anger and need in her that mirrored his own. Sex wasn’t the solution for what was going on in their lives, but it sure as hell worked as a great distraction.
And right now, that was all he could ask for.
She nodded. “I did and it was…interesting.”
“Oh?”
“We sort of had a bit of a disagreement—something we haven’t done in ages—and we ended up talking until after midnight and then I made her sleep over because I knew she was tired.”
“What was the disagreement about?” When he noticed the small frown, he backpedaled. “You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.”
She took a sip of her wine before resting her head on his shoulder. “Chloe and I are total opposites. She’s the cheery one and I’m the ragey one.”
Laughing softly, he asked, “Ragey one?”
Nodding, she explained, “Definitely. Chloe tends to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and is a people pleaser whereas I am the one who gets mad, gets even first, and doesn’t give a damn what other people think. I’ve gotten myself into more than my share of trouble by lashing out before I think things through. It’s a terrible trait.”
You’re telling me…
“Anyway, we were talking and I got…well…bitchy with her and she called me out on it. And trust me, Chloe never calls anyone out on their behavior. So for her to do that to me, I knew I’d screwed up. But not before I stormed off to my room, slamming the door and everything. Ugh…it was awful.”
Now he desperately wanted to know what they were discussing, because if it had to do with the fire and maybe Ashlynn having something to do with it…
“Anyway,” she went on, “we worked it all out and it was a good night.”
“Oh, well…that’s great.” He took a sip of his own wine. “And what about today? Anything exciting going on?”
“Well, I’ve quit the coffee shop because I don’t want anyone coming in and giving Jade grief about me being there until all this Lavish Locks stuff is cleared up,” she said firmly, her head still on his shoulder. “Billie got off at noon today and we looked at all kinds of equipment for the salon and met with the general contractor who is going to be doing the bulk of the renovations on the shop. We had to walk through the space with him and tell him where we plan on putting everything. The architect should have plans for us next week.”
Twisting slightly, he kissed the top of her head. “That sounds very exciting.”
“It is.”
But he couldn’t tell by the tone of her voice.
Which is what he said to her.
“I’m just…” She sighed. “I’m just waiting for something bad to happen. Like every time I step outside, I’m waiting for Becky to be waiting there or for the cops to be there to arrest me.” Another sigh. “Honestly, Reid, I still can’t believe she’s trying to pin the fire on me.”
Then she straightened and her expression was full of hope.
“You can help clear me, can’t you? You can work with the inspectors or whoever it is heading up the investigation and tell them that I’m innocent, right?”
He didn’t respond right away and he watched helplessly as her expression fell.
“My captain knows you and I are dating so he’s already made it abundantly clear that I can’t be objective,” he said solemnly. “I tried talking to him last night, but…”
Holding up her hand, she put some space between them. “I get it,” she said quietly. “I don’t like it, but I understand. I’m sorry that you got put in the middle of this and it was wrong of me to even ask you to try to step in.”
There was a slight tremor in her voice and Reid took the wine from her hand and placed both their glasses on the coffee table before gently pulling her into his arms. “If it were up to me, there wouldn’t be any investigation and I certainly wouldn’t be standing by and only taking the word of one person.”
She pulled back again and looked up at him. “Is that what they’re doing? Are they simply taking her word on this and not even looking into this?” Now her voice was nearing hysteria and he knew he needed to put her mind at ease.
“Ash, no one would do something like that. Ever. It’s not ethical and it’s not the way the department works. They’re going to investigate this until they know exactly how and where the fire started.”
Then he maneuvered her back into his embrace.
“It’s not fair,” she whispered.
“I know.”
“This should be a great time for me and it’s not. I should be celebrating, and I can’t.”
He felt completely conflicted and helpless all at the same time.
“Tell me what you need, Ashlynn. I know I can’t go in and help with the investigation, but…tell me what I can do to make you feel better.”
She was quiet for a minute before she tilted her head back again and looked at him. “You’re here and we have the entire night and all day tomorrow together. I know you’re tired, but…maybe we can go inside and…you know…fool around a little before we order dinner? I missed you last night and…”
He didn’t let her finish.
He was kissing her—devouring her—because he’d missed her too. But more than anything, he was frustrated and angry at the situation and needed to just shut the world out for a little while just like she did.
Lifting her into his arms, he carried her into his bedroom. Once she was on the bed, he stood and peeled his shirt off and smiled sexily down at her. “Take your clothes off, Ash,” he said gruffly and smiled even wider when she did.
It was hard to say who stripped faster; all he knew was it was practically in the blink of an eye that he was joining her on the bed and kissing her again. Her warm, silky limbs wrapped around him as she pressed closer and he loved the feel of her skin against his. It was both calming and a complete turn on.
Her hands went right to his hair as she forced him to look at her. “Take me, Reid. Take me now. Hard.”
“Sweetheart, that was already the plan,” he murmured before kissing her again.
It was hard and fast and he could feel all the anger and need in her that mirrored his own. Sex wasn’t the solution for what was going on in their lives, but it sure as hell worked as a great distraction.
And right now, that was all he could ask for.
February 15, 2024
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