“Do you believe me now?” he asked. “Believe that I know who I was sleeping with this week?”
“I do,” she said around the lump in her throat, everything she felt for this man making her head spin and her heart swell.
“Good, because you see, Julia, when I asked you if you knew what you were getting yourself into, you really didn’t, because the second you stepped off that plane, I was determined to make you mine. When I said I was glad you were here, I meant it.”
“I’m glad I came, too.”
“I want you, Julia. I always have.”
Her pulse pounded in her neck, her heart swelling. “I’ve always wanted you, too,” she admitted.
Grinning, he lightly brushed his thumb over her bottom lip. “So I am your type?”
“Yeah,” she said. “I have a thing for those manly types who eat peanut butter and banana beaver tails.”
He laughed and scooped her up.
“Where are you taking me?” she asked.
“To the pond, then the loft, and then my bed.” As he began ticking off all the places they’d made love, an invisible fist clenched around her heart.
“Don’t forget the pasture,” she added, her heart soaring.
“Oh, don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten a single thing.” He grinned.
Julia arched a brow. “Oh really? Do tell.”
“Actually,” he said, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. “I’m tired of talking.”
“Well, I must say,” she began, embracing the wild side of herself and feeling free for the first time in her life, “I do love a man of action.”
He planted a warm kiss on her mouth and said, “And I love you, Julia Blair. The girl who is smart, sexy, wild, and wicked.” He stopped to give her a wink before he added, “The girl who loves horses, and riding, and has yet to be punished for that stallion comment.”
Never happier, joy welled up inside Julia, and a squeal of delight sounded deep in her throat. Coop squeezed her tighter, and with her body in his arms and her heart in his hands, he led her to the ladder leading to the upstairs loft. Julia smiled up at him, embracing the two sides of herself, and knowing there was no other man she’d trust with both.
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost a huge thank you to my amazing editor Candace Havens. Thank you for believing in this series and helping me make the stories shine. You are a rock star! I’m looking forward to working with you on more books.
My husband definitely needs to be mentioned in this acknowledgement. I can always count on him to listen to me ramble, or brainstorm when I’m stuck. Most times I think he’s tuned me out, as he mainly sits there staring at me blankly. But then he tosses out brilliant ideas that I usually run with.
Danita, thank you for keeping me organized and sane. You are a true gem, and I value your PA services, and your friendship.
To all the fabulous members of Foxy Fiction. You are all my extended family and the support you give me is phenomenal. Thank you all!
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn has two teenagers who keep her busy and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found laughing over lunch with friends, hanging out with her kids, or watching a big action flick with her husband.
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