Anytime I woke up before him and opened my eyes, the sight of him next to me in bed threw me for a loop and made me thank my lucky stars. Five years ago, destiny steered our paths in the same direction. We had both gone out looking for the same thing. One night.
Instead, luckily for us, we’d found a lifetime of them.
“Wanna dance?” he asked after enjoying his drink, and my mouth watered at the thought of kissing him. Enzo’s taste and tequila were my favorite things in the world.
I knew he could read my dirty thoughts with the way he was looking at me, shifting his body closer to mine, his hand on my chin raising my head up. “Please dance with me?” I laughed as he wagged his manly brows and bit my lip before shaking my head.
“No,” I said slightly breathily, taking in the sight of him. He was just as hot, if not hotter than five years ago. Sure, there was more pepper and salt in his dark hair and wrinkle lines by his eyes that had formed thanks to how much we laughed together. But every day that passed by made me fall deeper and harder in love.
Even when I didn’t particularly like him. Which happened.
He was a hot-headed Italian man, and I had a stubborn streak a mile wide. Life wasn’t perfect but pretty damn close. Even in those tougher moments, we became stronger as a couple.
“Take me somewhere quiet, Mr. Carlino.”
“Already?”
“Yes.” I blushed and then laughed at how quickly we were both on the move.
Hunger and desire never left what we’d found five years ago. Five years ago had only been a fierce start to something so big and more beautiful than either of us could have imagined.
And I had to thank my little black dress.
The End
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My babe and my babies: Thank you for always being my cheerleaders and being so patient!
Julia Goda, CP Smith, Kelly Tucker, Tracie Douglas & Winter Travers: Thank you for your endless encouragement and support. Without your friendship and sisterhood, I don’t think I would be where I am today. I love each and every one of you guys. You make my days being at a computer brighter!
Statham’s Sexy Stars: Thank you for your endless support and kindness! I love you, babes!
Reader: Thank you so much for taking a chance on this short and sexy Beech Grove story! I loved bringing Enzo and Ginny to life!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mayra Statham resides in southern California with her three kids and husband. When she isn’t writing or hanging with family, you can find her hidden behind a romance novel while enjoying a highly caffeinated drink.
She loves hearing from readers. Connect with her on social media platforms @mystathamwrites or email her at mayrastatham@gmail.com
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Contents
Copyright
Blurb
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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