The Sweetest Kiss (Sons of Worthington Book 1)

The Sweetest Kiss (Sons of Worthington Book 1)

Lord Trey Worthington isnâ€™t about to give his heart to a woman. He does not want a marriage like his parents. But when his mother brings in a childhood acquaintance into the home to sponsor into society, Trey has to get Miss Faraday trained properly. The more he gets to know Judith, the more he yearns for something he doesnâ€™t dare reach for. Judith is after a faithful husbandâ€”something Trey has been convinced most of his life heâ€™ll never become.

Judith Faraday is only after one thingâ€”to marry her Naval Officer and enjoy a life full of love. Sheâ€™s doubtful her dream will ever come true while living as the ward to the dowager duchess. However, the longer Judith is with the dowagerâ€™s son, Trey, an attraction blossoms. Judith now wonders if God has different plans for her life, because Trey doesnâ€™t believe in the sanctity of marriage . . . the very thing Judith cannot do without.

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Unconscious, she was nothing but dead weight. Yet in Trey's arms, she fit perfectly. He didnâ€™t want to examine why he felt this way, so he yanked the quilt over their heads and cuddled closer, resting his chin on her forehead.

Inhaling her jasmine scent, he smiled. Heâ€™d always loved women who smelled like heaven. Mentally, he scolded himself for thinking such a thing. And what made it worse was her warm breath blowing against his skin, creating shivers to burst through him.

With effort he halted the improper strain of thoughts. Strange she hadnâ€™t moved, other than her steady breathing. Was something wrong with her? His mother wouldnâ€™t be able to handle a sickly ward when the older woman battled with health issues herself.

The crowd of searchers gathered near the window, and Trey tried to pick up bits from their conversation. As he strained to hear, the woman next to him stirred and let out a small moan.

Silently, he grumbled. He knew exactly what sheâ€™d do when she regained her bearings. He tightened his arms around her body to keep her from lashing out. Although he had her arms pinned, he worried what heâ€™d do if she screamed. And most assuredly, she would.

Her eyelids fluttered open. A frown pulled on her lips as she tried to move her arms. Blinking the haze of unconsciousness from her eyes, she looked at the blanket covering their heads before turning to meet his stare. Her eyes widened. Recognition must have struck, because panic lit her gaze, and she opened her mouth. Without thinking of the consequences, he covered her mouth with his, silencing the scream he knew was forthcoming. He couldnâ€™t let her go. Her reputation was at stake . . . Not to mention his cherished bachelorhood.

â€œShhh,â€ he mumbled against her mouth. â€œIâ€™m not going to hurt you. We must be quiet.â€

She jerked her head away and pummeled his chest with her fists. He yanked her hands above her head and held them with a strong grip. â€œA search party is after you. Please, Iâ€™m trying to hide you and save your reputation.â€

â€œI donâ€™t think kissingâ€”â€

â€œNow is not the time to think!â€ Using his free hand, Trey held her face while his mouth took over again. Though he only kissed her to shut her up, warmth spread throughout him this time and he found he quite enjoyed this intimate embrace. Soon her lips softened, and he sensed her surrender. The kiss turned to something more tender.

Her mouth responded, the touch tentative and so sweetly naÃ¯ve he was consumed by the need to show her his gentle sideâ€”a side he didnâ€™t normally show to women. As her lips matched his kisses, he slowly released her hands. Hesitantly, her palms slid over his arms to his shoulders and settled naturally about his shoulders.

What was he doing? And why, pray, was he enjoying it? He was more than enjoying it, thunder roared in his ears, and pounded in his head. No woman had ever affected him thus.
Country USA
Author Marie Higgins
Binding Kindle Edition
Format Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages 308
PublicationDate 2011-11-11
ReleaseDate 2011-11-11

Country	USA
Author	Marie Higgins
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages	308
PublicationDate	2011-11-11
ReleaseDate	2011-11-11

The Sweetest Kiss (Sons of Worthington Book 1)

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