I was extremely attracted to Dax, and by that time, I was falling hard.Eventually, I'd find out why he'd been so aloof, the reason why he and I could never be together.Our story was supposed to end there, but it didn't.Instead, I was left perpetually longing for a forbidden man. Let's just say it was challenging to keep things professional. But once again, there was no actual massage.The man I now affectionately called 'Moody' kept calling me to come back.It took three times before I finally gave him the massage he'd ordered.

That appointment, we talked a lot, developing a stronger connection. What I didn't realize was that he would be younger than I'd imagined, single, stunningly gorgeous, and mysterious.Despite the fact that Dax had booked a massage, it never actually happened, since our first appointment was unexpectedly cut short by a comedy of errors.Certain I'd never see him again after that day, I'd done nothing but think about the captivating man.To my surprise, he called a second time. rom any before it.From the outside, I'd correctly assumed the owner was rich.

When she showed up several nights later to meet him, she was stunned to see me standing there - with an offer I hoped she wouldn’t refuse.From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.The day I showed up to Dax Moody's sprawling home, I had no idea what was coming.As a traveling massage therapist, I was used to entering the houses of strangers.But this assignment was different f. (Ironic, considering the circumstances.)Įventually, she set up a date to meet Gentleman Nine at a hotel. But she considered me off-limits - and she thought I was a man-whore. She opened up to him, confessing, among other things, her physical attraction to her friend - me. Every emotion imaginable ran through me: protectiveness, jealousy - curiosity.Īmber had chosen Gentleman Number Nine and sent him a message. Afraid to date and get her heart broken again, she was looking for sex with no strings. She’d hesitantly contacted a male escort company. One night, I opened her computer to find the shock of my life. Still reeling from her breakup, she’d sworn off men. When my job sent me to Boston for a three-month contract position, Amber let me stay in her spare room. Through it all and across the miles, she and I casually stayed in touch. They were together for years - before he broke her heart. I went off to college, and he got the girl. I kept it inside because Rory and I made a pact that our friend, Amber, was off-limits.

She was the beauty.ĭeep down, I only ever wanted her. Growing up, the three of us were friends. From New York Times best-selling author Penelope Ward comes a new, sexy standalone novel.

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