Tycoon (12 page)
Authors: Joanna Shupe
Katie rolled her eyes. “Everyone knows Emmett only sees actresses. We read the gossip columns every day. Brendan says it's becauseâ”
The door was flung open, and the imposing figure of Emmett Cavanaugh came into view. With a fierce frown directed at his younger half-sisters, he crossed his arms. A tense silence descended and Katie and Claire shrank into the velvet seats. “Girls, get back inside,” he finally said, his words tiny white clouds in the frigid air.
“But Emmettâ” Katie started until her brother's voice cracked like a whip.
“Now!”
The Cavanaugh sisters murmured polite responses and scurried out of the carriage. “Good-bye, girls,” Lizzie said as they descended. “I enjoyed our visit.”
They disappeared behind his broad back, yet Cavanaugh kept his cool, flat gaze riveted on Lizzie. “I apologize.”
“It's no problem. They were curious about me.” She couldn't resist teasing him. “They said ladies never call on you.”
The cold wind blew hard at that moment, ruffling his dark hair and suit coat. He didn't move, just stood tall and broad like an impenetrable force of nature. One too strong to ever bend or break. She shivered.
“That is because most ladies know better.” Without giving her a chance to respond, he stepped back. “Until Friday, Miss Sloane.”
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BOUT THE
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BOUT THE
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Award-winning author
J
OANNA
S
HUPE
has always loved history, ever since she saw her first
Schoolhouse Rock
cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. Please visit Joanna at
www.joannashupe.com
or on Twitter @joannashupe.
J
OANNA
S
HUPE
has always loved history, ever since she saw her first
Schoolhouse Rock
cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. Please visit Joanna at
www.joannashupe.com
or on Twitter @joannashupe.
Be sure not to miss Joanna Shupe's Wicked Deceptions series, on sale now!
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First Electronic Edition: March 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4201-4082-8
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