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Instead of heading home to his high rise condo, he decided to try a new bar he'd heard people raving about. It had a fireplace, which today would be a big plus for him. He could enjoy its warmth, have a drink and lick his wounds once and for all. Because, truth be told, it ate at him that Laura seemed to have her life under control and had moved on without so much as a ripple, while he beat himself up every day over what he could have done differently."Nothing," Art Finnergan had told him. "Don't get upset with me, but from what I hear, everyone's surprised that it lasted as long as it did."Trey had stared at him. "But people are just getting to know me. I haven't lived in Newport for almost twenty years.""True. But your ex-wife has been back a lot since you first lived here and she took up residence nearly a year ago. She's a partner in a business here that puts her in contact with half of Newport. People have had a chance to assess her and get to know her."Trey wasn't sure i
Sunstroke Chapter 27: PART TWO
Robin had just finished breakfast when there was a knock on the door of the villa where she was staying. She checked through the peephole as she'd been instructed and relaxed when she saw Seth Guillory from McBain Security standing there. Her first thought was he had something to tell her she didn't want to hear."Good morning." She wet her lips. "Not bad news, I hope."She lived in fear of the killers slipping out of sight and somehow tracking her down. But Seth shook his head and smiled. "Not at all. Jonas called with some information for you, and both Gabe Rossi and my boss, Luke McCain texted me to make sure I checked up on you. Again, they apologize for being away but it couldn't be helped. I told them I had things under control.""I don't want to cause a problem for anyone, or be an inconvenience." She was usually the one in control so adjusting to this threw her off her game."You aren't."She waved a hand at the interior. "I'm pretty sure this place wasn't just sitting h
Sunstroke Chapter 28: PART TWO
Trey hadn't known what to expect when they landed in Fort Myers. He'd traveled all over the world but somehow the southeastern tip of the United States hadn't made it into his itinerary. As cold as it had been in Newport, it was that warm in Fort Myers. The sun bathed everything in a warm golden light and even the trees and shrubbery seemed greener. The McAuliffes, couple he'd flown with, had chatted with him about the town of Mimosa Key and its attractions."We're staying in Naples, this time," Trish McAuliffe told him, "but we've been to the Casa Blanca several times and love it. If you like tacos there's a great little place that's mostly frequented by local residents called South of the Border."Davis chuckled. "Or SOB, as the locals say. But their tacos are the best around. There's no sign or anything so you may have to ask someone where it is." Shortly after they landed the McAuliffes were picked up by friends and they wished him a happy vacation He wished one for himself,
Sunstroke Chapter 29: PART TWO
After two days of hiding in the villa, Robin was ready to move beyond the confines of its walls. After all, the place was gorgeous, with every amenity one could think of. She read the brochure left in the villa and was amazed to learn it boasted a restaurant that was referred to as "an epicurean's delight." And the picture of the casual outdoor dining was too tempting to pass up. As long as she was here, she reasoned, she might as well enjoy what it had to offer.Her life was in a mess and she had no idea what her future held. She had no job to go back to, since Jonas had told her the FBI closed up Forrester Associates. Beyond her two friends who with her made up the Flirty Thirties she didn't really have a strong circle of friends. Too much time spent working too long and too hard. She didn't even own property, preferring to rent and leave the maintenance to others. The rest of her life-her future-was a blank page yet to be written on. So no, there would be no romance for Robin Han
Sunstroke Chapter 30: PART TWO
The man. Right. Robin didn't even know what the hell his name was.Now she was really hungry and she'd have to go back to the restaurant so she could eat. She could always order service to the villa, but this morning she'd promised herself she'd get out of here. She stepped into the shower to wash off the remains of her disaster. After drying herself off, she pulled on a pair of pale blue shorts and a navy T-shirt that was just loose enough for her to feel comfortable in it. Sarah, her personal shopper, had done well with the wardrobe.The only makeup she applied was a light dusting of blush and a soft rose lipstick. Who was she dressing for, anyway? As she made her way back to the restaurant, she prayed the man, whoever he was, would be someplace else. Anyplace else. With luck he'd already had breakfast and would be off doing something. Anything. She didn't care what as long as she didn't have to see him.But luck apparently was in short supply for her today. When she reached the d
Sunstroke Chapter 31: PART TWO
"You'll keep me in the loop?" she persisted."Absolutely. Now go have one of those fancy tropical drinks. It'll make you feel so much better.""A drink?" She chuffed a laugh. "Jonas, it's ten o'clock in the morning.""Okay, then make it a Bloody Mary. Or a mimosa.""I'll think about it."She disconnected the phone and stood there a minute, just holding the phone, pulling herself together. She needed to have her game face on before she returned to the table.Obviously a man of manners, Trey rose as she returned to the table and waited for her to be seated before sitting down again. He gave her a quizzical look."Everything okay?""Yes. Absolutely. Just some ...problems a friend is having. She needed to ask me a couple of questions.""Doesn't she know you're on vacation?" He tilted his head. "You are on vacation, right?""Oh, of course. Yes." She picked up her coffee and took a sip, thankful that her hand didn't shake. "It was just...a personal problem. We're very close so I li
Sunstroke Chapter 32: PART TWO
Trey smiled at the woman sitting on the bench next to him, realizing that for the first time in days his brain and his body weren't tied up in knots and he hadn't given a thought to Laura, her boy toy, his situation or the shock of the divorce. It was the first time in his life he could remember having coffee dumped on him turn into a pleasurable experience.Robin Hanna was a complete opposite of Laura. His wife-ex-wife, idiot- was slender, and tall, with black hair that she wore cut short. Robin, on the other hand, was maybe five foot five, with a nicely rounded body that her shorts and T-shirt accented very well. Her shimmering blonde hair hung just to her shoulders, and bangs highlighted clear hazel eyes, thick eyelashes and a sculpted face. She had a laugh that was musical in its sound.He wasn't looking for a hookup. He wasn't even sure he'd know how to handle one any more. And he definitely wasn't interested in the Barefoot Bay motto: "Kick off your shoes and fall in love." But
Sunstroke Chapter 33: PART TWO
He couldn't help letting his eyes roam over her figure, so appetizing in her shorts and T-shirt. She was the first woman who had really lit up his hormones in more than twenty years. Laura had been the one for him and he'd never even thought intimately about another woman. Did he admire appealing bodies? Sure, he wasn't dead. But always in an abstract way.So what was it about Robin Hanna with the nice breasts and delectable ass that was turning him on so much? Nice breasts? Delectable ass?He'd better put his libido in deep freeze or he'd be in big trouble.She chuckled. "Wait until you see me in a bathing suit before you hand out the compliments.""I look forward to it."Trey wanted to smack himself in the head. He was just looking for a companion to do things with, so he wasn't alone. He shouldn't hint at things that weren't going to happen.On the drive back to the resort, Robin leaned back in her seat, scarf wound around her head and sunglasses in place, the sun bathing he
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