Tangled in Tinsel (The More the Merrier, #1)

by Trilina Pucci

To long car conversations, explanatory knee-swaying videos, and Christmas puns. This one’s for us, Katie. And for everyone else in need of an escape during an otherwise, “I’m gonna need to take another deep breath” kind of day. This is for you too. Here’s to a smutty holiday season!

“I can’t wait to discover all the other talents you’re hiding from me.”

Jace is the golden retriever energy of the group. And the youngest, as in a hair under forty.

“It’s the least we could do, considering we’re not letting you leave.”

Alec draws my face back to his with a finger under my chin. “You’re not going anywhere, gorgeous. I refuse to be an accessory to your death.” I’m shaking my head, but he grins as his finger drops.

“I really can’t stay—” He gives his signature smirk. “But, baby, it’s cold outside.”

“You forgot to say please, Samantha.” The deep gravel in his voice makes me shiver. “‘Tell me I’m a good girl’…Please. Now, use your words, baby, and ask me nicely.”

“You’re fired,” he growls, cutting me off before his mouth slams over mine.

“What do you say, baby?” Without a moment’s breath, I whisper, “Please.” Cole freezes. Silent, staring down at me. He delicately brushes my hair behind my ears, looking down with approval before his hand travels to my throat, keeping my face on his as he pins me in place. I swallow, feeling his hand tighten over the motion. I’m at his mercy. He leans down, brushing a feather of a kiss over my already swollen lips. “I knew the day we met that you’d be a—Good. Fucking. Girl.”