Snippet Saturday ~ Author's Choice
Welcome to another Snippet Saturday. Today's theme is 'Author's Choice'. Yay! So here's an excerpt from my book . Check it out, and then hop over to the other blogs participating.
When lingerie heiress Brandy Summer gets cold feet and runs out on her Vegas wedding, she has nowhere to turn—so she hijacks a hunky biker waiting for a red light and begs him for help. What she doesn't know is that her instincts are right: the groom has a hidden agenda. He needs her money to pay off his gambling debts and she's his ticket to the good life.
Marco Vargas isn't sure what he's getting himself into when he rescues Brandy, but figures he'll do the chivalrous thing. He offers her a job in his bar and the chance to sort out her feelings. But it seems that keeping Brandy hidden is easier than keeping his hands off her—and what will happen when Brandy discovers that Marco has secrets of his own?
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EXCERPT
"I'll go cash out. Be back in a few." He grabbed the till and snuck one last look at Brandy before heading into the back.
Hell, he couldn't send her to a motel. His conscience wouldn't let him—actually, there were probably other reasons, but he hesitated to acknowledge them. He counted down the till in record time and locked the deposit in the safe to be dropped off in the morning.
When he headed back up front, he found Sebastian sweeping the floor as he chatted with Brandy. He turned the lights off in the kitchen and then walked out to where they were.
"Hey, we all about ready to head out?"
"I think we're set." Sebastian went to return the broom. "So what do you say, Brandy?"
The hairs on the back of Marco's neck rose. "Say to what?"
Brandy looked away from Sebastian and smiled hesitantly. "Sebastian offered me his couch tonight. That way I wouldn't have to check into a motel this late at night."
Marco's vision blurred as the blood pounded faster through his veins. "What?"
Sebastian's innocent look didn't fool him for a second. "That's right, mate. I have that big living room with the comfy couch. Tomorrow we can—"
"No." Marco folded his arms across his chest.
Sebastian and Brandy both turned to look at him.
"Marco, there's no need for her to waste money on a motel room this late at night."
"She's staying with me." The words were out and he wasn't sure he'd take them back even if he could.
Sebastian's expression turned to pure satisfaction.
Damn it. Marco had walked right into that little setup.
The muscles in the back of his neck bunched with tension as he glanced back at Brandy. She seemed hesitant, and maybe a little relieved by his statement.
"Really, mate, are you sure?" Sebastian persisted.
"I don't mind her staying with me."
"Her stuff is already at my house."
"Oh." She patted her smiley face tote bag. "But I only have my purse—"
"You're staying with me."
Her eyes widened. "Okay…if you think that's best."
Sebastian lifted his palms in the air, his grin broadening. "Well, now that that's settled, shall we call it a night?"
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