Carmen’s Reviews > The Texan's Christmas > Status Update

He tells her that he loves her and turned down a job in Colorado for her, and she crushes him. I have to say I'm surprised.

Aw, the scene of them exchanging Christmas gifts is very sweet and cute.

He made her laugh, he cooked, he nursed the ill and he was the best lover she'd ever had.

*Carmen scoffs* Well, three out of four isn't bad. He could've done better in the bedroom IMO.

"I'm a big girl, though. You don't have to worry that if anything happened between us, I'd get the wrong idea. I know we want different things in the long run."

LIAR

She asks him to kiss her and he refuses.

I hate how everyone is all up in each other's business in this Harlequin line. Drives me nuts. No such thing as privacy or secrets.

More kissing

"I was thinking the other day that I couldn't imagine you in jeans."

"You've been thinking about me?" She wished she hadn't asked the impulsive question. What if it led to awkwardness on their long drive?

But he held her gaze, not looking the least discomfited. "Yes, ma'am."