The Mighty Quinns: Eli (21 page)
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Authors: Kate Hoffmann
“Thanks for the offer,” Dani said, “but I'm way behind on paperwork. I want to use the free evening to catch up.”
Liar.
She sighed. “Actually, what I really want is to get laid.”
There was a startled pause, followed by a snicker. “I can't help you there.”
“Don't worry. You aren't who I had in mind.”
“Wait, there's someone specific? Why have I not heard about him?”
“No, no one specific. I just meant...” Yet she couldn't help envisioning Hot Architect. This morning, they'd passed again in the hall and she'd made a comically exaggerated show of watching where she was going so as not to bump anyone. Amusement had twinkled in his pale blue eyes, and his lips had twitched. She'd
almost
rated a grin.
“Sorry, I didn't catch the end of that sentence. Did you lose your train of thought or are you going through a tunnel?
Or
,” Meg added knowingly, “did you suddenly remember that you suck at lying? Out with it! Who is this mystery man who has you hot and bothered?”
“You remember that time you picked me up at the office for lunch and Judy was rhapsodizing about the architect who works down the hall?”
“Bryce Grayson?”
Dani smacked her hand against the steering wheel. “Bryce, yes! I knew it started with a
B
. Thank you.”
“I've caught glimpses of him.” Meg gave a low whistle. “Nice. I mean, I only have eyes for Nolan, of course, but...
damn
.”
“Exactly. I worked hard not to notice him while I was with Tate, but now I am a free woman.” A free woman with a healthy sex drive.
Bryce was going to smile at her soon, and the natural next step would be conversation. With any luck, they wouldn't stop there.
Copyright © 2015 by Tanya Michaels
ISBN: 978-1-474-02938-4
THE MIGHTY QUINNS: ELI
© 2015 Kate Hoffmann
Published in Great Britain 2015
by Mills & Boon, an imprint of Harlequin (UK) Limited
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