Roadside Attraction (Castle View Series Book 2)

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Author: Lynn Cahoon
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hate to ask, but could you drive me to my motel? I’ll get a ride back up here with a tow guy tomorrow.”
    “You’re staying in St Josephs?” She looked at the dashboard clock, almost two. She should get in and out of town without anyone seeing her. More likely, she’d run into the entire church choir finishing the last leg of their version of a poker run on scooters.
    “It’s near the edge of town. The Colonial Inn? The rooms are clean and it’s cheap. I’m not picky when it comes to the rest of the accommodations hotels offer.” He stepped toward her car, then paused, seeing some emotion pass over her face. “You are going to take me into town, right?”
    She pondered saying no for a few long seconds then tilted her head toward the passenger door. “Get in. Just don’t expect me to tuck you into bed before I leave. This is strictly a drop off and run type of favor.”
    He grinned and sprinted over to the other side of the car. Hurrying to get his seatbelt on, he looked at her. “What? I wanted to set down and strapped in before you change your mind. I don’t mind walking, but town’s what, ten miles away? It might be early June, but it feels cold out here.”
    “About that.” She turned the car around in the parking lot and headed to the road that would take her out to the highway. She turned up the stereo and now, Bon Jovi screamed out the lyrics to Living on a Prayer. The local DJ seemed to be reading her mind tonight.
    ***
    Josh Reyes snuck a look at her in the dim lights the dash lamps gave him. Her hair was just the right look of messed for a woman who had just about fulfilled several of his fantasies less than twenty minutes ago. His fingers itched to reach over and brush a strand off her shoulder so he could see her face better. He thought if he did attempt the movement, he might just lose one or more digits in the attempt. Wild and yet, Maggie was more sophisticated than most of the women he’d dated in the last ten years. He had been just another step for the social climbers to the really big fish he called his friends. He wondered if it would change how she thought of him if she knew he had a trust fund bigger than some countries operating budgets. For some reason, he didn’t think it would.
    Turning his face away he stared out the window into the darkness. Then he realized he could still see her in the reflection of the glass. Their gaze met and heat poured across the small cabin, but this time, he was the first to break the spell.
    He was done with relationships and he’d never let himself be put into the role of joker ever again. Even if the package was as lovely as Maggie. He pushed the memories of her and their evening out of his head. He needed to say something. Anything. “Look, I’m not typically a one-night stand kind of guy. You don’t have to be worried about anything. My last relationship ended six months ago.”
    The look on her face told him she hadn’t even thought of the ramifications of what they’d done together, even with a condom. “That’s, umm, nice to know. However, I’m not looking for a relationship. I mean, there’s the restaurant, and Tami, and my family, they’re always demanding my time.” Her words sped up as she kept talking. “I don’t even really know you. You walk into the bar, start sweet-talking me, and the next thing I know, I’m naked.” She took a long breath.
    “You’re blaming me for what happened? I seem to remember you being an active participant.” He felt the grin tugging at his lips and tried to keep it locked away.
    She waved a hand at him. “No, no. You misunderstood. I just mean that I’m not looking for a relationship. Besides, one night doesn’t a love affair make.” She twisted her face toward his. “Oh, please tell me that you’re not married. I don’t think I could stand breaking up a relationship like that. You’re not are you?”
    Now he was totally confused. He rubbed his hands over his face. Confused and beat

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