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Or maybe it makes him feel better about that receding hairline he tries to cover up.”
Because the very last thing I need in my life is someone who makes me feel like there’s not enough oxygen in my lungs when I’ve only just caught my breath.
Put me on an angry bull? I’m fine. Put me on a big boat with no land anywhere in sight? Hard pass. I saw an Oprah episode about people who go missing on those, and I’m too young and pretty to die.
Driving slowly is safe so long as a back-forty hillbilly isn’t riding my ass in his small-dick truck, flashing his high beams at me.”
“Yeah, don’t worry, Winter. We’re gonna free you from that husband and bury him in the back field. It’ll be like that Dixie Chicks song. Rob is the new Earl.”
“Dude. I think I’m in love with your sister-in-law. She’s so fiery.”
want to know more about Winter Valentine. Like when that divorce is happening.
Rob: Say hi to Summer for me.
What the actual fuck
“You’re not crashing a single thing. This is a family dinner. You’re family. And so, if my math is right, you’re right where you should be.” I swear my jaw drops open. Who is this guy? Cowboy Ned Flanders?
“Careful, that one’s got claws,” Cade offers right as Willa shoves a pointy elbow into his ribs. I grin. “That’s okay. I like having my back scratched.”
“I think I like you because you are a heart-stopping, jaw-dropping type of beautiful.”
I’m a bull rider and she’s a doctor. I’m fire and she’s ice. She wants to forget about me, and right now I can’t stop thinking about her.
want a woman like Winter Hamilton—beautiful, and smart, and sharp-tongued—to look at me and see a future.
Sloane: Does it have to do with your murder plot? Winter: Yes. I’m making you my accessory. Sloane: New friendship level unlocked! I’ll be out front in five.
Something turning up Winter after getting shoved down so many times.
I snort, because I think she’s joking. “No crimes were committed here tonight.” “You sure about that?” My mouth twists as I consider it. “I don’t know. I’m a doctor, not a lawyer. It might be a crime lite.”
“Why are there six?” My nose wrinkles, mind still on the too-good-looking asshole bull rider down near the gate. Do I act normal? Kick him in the balls? Ignore him? “I don’t know, Winter. You’re the doctor here. How many hands do we have between us?”
“Hi, Tink.”
“Doctor Hamilton,” I correct, letting steel seep into my voice. The man glances at me, head quirking to the side. “Yes? What about her?” “You keep calling her Winter. But she works here, right? It’s Dr. Hamilton, isn’t it?”
“I can’t think of a single better person to watch her right now.”
could fucking bury whoever made you believe you’re as unlovable as you seem to think.”
“Watch your fucking tone when you’re talking to the mother of my child.”
When I go inside, it feels like I’m entering the wrong house.
I’m happy to take over tonight. I want to spend quality time with Vivi. That’s why I’m here. But fuck. I can’t keep pretending either. I want to spend quality time with Winter too.
“Oh. Yeah, I’ve slept with Peter too.” I can’t help but snort. “How very on brand for us.”
“Because I wanted to be the type of guy who could land you for more than one night.”
“You do know you’re in love with that girl, don’t you?” I flop down beside her and sling an arm over her shoulder, ready to get lost in the very best medical drama while sitting beside one of my favorite women in the world. “Yeah, Mom. I know.”
“He said, ‘Mom, I met her.’ And I said, ‘Who?’” Loretta’s lips curve up, her eyes taking on a faraway look. “He said, ‘The woman I’m going to marry one day.’”
“You have to freak out with me because I need you. And I love you. I love you so much it paralyzes me to think of carrying on without you. You’re not allowed to shut me out. Because you made me need you, and now you have to deal with the consequences.”
“Got my baby girl and my future wife here with me tonight. They make this win extra special.”
I hold the mic up to my lips and murmur, “Te vivo.” It’s better than “I love you”. It’s more accurate. It’s us.
“That night we were reckless.” His voice cracks. “But god, I’d be reckless with you over and over again if it means ending up here.”
