Holiday Hire (Discreet Paperback)

The people at the table get up, and I tear my eyes off him. They open the door to return inside, and music vibrates around us.

The three people disappear, and the door slams. I turn, and Alexander's intense gaze is back on me.

This time, I break the stare and glance at his lips. Adrenaline races through my veins. I deeply inhale, then slowly meet his stare.

He spins me so my back is against the brick wall, slides his hand through my hair, and lowers his face to mine. He stops inches from my mouth, and his hot breath tickles my chin.

My chest rises and falls faster. I open my mouth, but nothing comes out.

His jaw tightens. He presses his body against mine, places his palm on my cheek, and strokes my chin with his thumb. Blue flames flicker in his eyes, growing hotter every second he peers at me.

Music blares around us. Voices fill the patio.

Alexander turns his head. A drunk crowd fills the tiny patio.

"Excuse me," a woman shouts.

Annoyance fills his expression. He presses closer to me so she can get by, then asks, "Do you want to go back inside, or are you ready to head home?"

"Home sounds good," I reply, disappointed we got interrupted and wanting nothing more than to be alone with Alexander.

Tropes:

🎄Grumpy Cowboy

🎄Impulsive Nanny

🎄A Rowdy Family

🎄Workplace Romance

🎄His Kids Love Her

🎄She’s trying to figure out her life

🎄He's a Widower

🎄Billionaire Romance

🎄A “F*c𐤨 it” moment

🎄Holiday Fun