MISTLETOE AND PALM TREES by Tim SmithChristmas in Key Largo, Florida...palm trees, bright blue waters, tropical temperatures and two people feeling the sting of a bad break-up. When Tom McCoy fled there to forget his latest romantic debacle, the last person he expected to meet was beautiful Brooke Devlin, who is trying to heal from a mishap of her own. Their mutual attraction is strong, but is it real or just rebound? Will their holiday affair last beyond checkout time, or become the stuff Spring breaks are made of?
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They continued eating in silence for a few minutes. Tom tried to not let his eyes wander over her upper chest but it was difficult to resist, since Brooke had left the top three buttons on her top undone. He felt the almost unwelcome arousal beginning again and had to force his mind in a different direction. The evening’s young and we’re just getting to know each other. Don’t get any premature ideas.
“I had the strangest feeling today,” Brooke began, “going sightseeing by myself. This is the first time I’ve ever taken a long vacation alone.”
Tom thought of his own feelings since he arrived the day before. “Kind of an empty feeling, isn’t it?”
“Yeah. It was almost like it didn’t feel right, discovering new things and not having anyone to share it with. Kinda strange.”
“Why didn’t you bring a friend with you?”
“All of them had plans or were getting ready for the holidays.”
“For what it’s worth, I think it was pretty gutsy of you to come by yourself. Shows a lot of character strength.”
Brooke glanced down and smiled shyly. “Thank you. Does it feel strange for you, being here alone?”
“Yeah, it does. I haven’t taken a long trip by myself in years and I’ve been feeling the same things.”
Her eyes took on a sultry look accompanied by a small smile. “So what’s a lonely girl to do with herself for a whole week in a tropical paradise?”
“Find an equally lonely guy to bum around with.”
“Where would I find such a guy?”
“They’re all over the place.”
“Maybe I should run an ad.” She placed her hand on his on top of the table. “Unless you’d like to apply for the job.”
“I’d be happy to provide references.”
She gave him a playful look, one that made her green eyes twinkle. “What are your qualifications?’
“Let’s see: I’m here, I have no plans, and I find you very attractive.”
“What’s your availability?”
“At your service, twenty-four-seven.”
Her look turned sly. “Does that include nights?”
“Of course.”
She laughed. “You’re hired. How soon can you start?”
He squeezed her hand. “I just gave notice on my last job.”
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