“You found something?” Harper asked, her eyes bright as they shot between his and Sandy’s. “Why didn’t you say anything?”
Sandy smiled up at him, then shrugged and looked back at Harper. “It wasn’t just my news to share, it was ours.”
“Well, don’t keep us in suspense,” Kyle said, his arms around Kimberly and his chin resting on the top of her head.
“We found a house in the northern part of the city that’s about fifteen minutes from Mom and Dad.” Shooting his brothers a smile, he added, “And it’s only about ten minutes from each of your places.”
While he accepted their congratulations, he listened as Sandy gushed, “It’s absolutely darling! It only has three bedrooms, but it’s got a great yard that’s already fenced in. The kitchen and bathrooms have been remodeled, and there’s a two-car garage that’s attached as well as a basement. And there’s plenty of room to build an additional bedroom and den in the future if we want.”
“When do you move?” Kimberly asked.
“The owners wanted a quick sale, so we close in a month. Rory’s already been out of his shared apartment and moved into my townhouse, so it’ll be easier to move everything from one place.”
“We’ll turn it into a family affair,” Sean assured, and he knew that meant they didn’t have to deal with movers. With the McBrides and Kings helping, their move-in day would be a huge celebration. One that would be capped with a trip to the shelter to get a dog to go along with Ocee.
The group chatted a few more minutes, but it had been a long day in the trenches with the ambulance calls almost nonstop. Sandy’s business had boomed despite the problems with Partridge Tower, keeping her busy as well. While Anthony had to deal with his legal issues, his father, Albert, took over running the Tower, spending money to ensure that the wiring was up to code. Besides the offices in the Tower, she’d had many new clients elsewhere in the city.
Bending, he whispered, “Babe, you about ready to go home?” As always, when her gaze hit him, she smiled. And just like he knew it would, it warmed straight through to his soul.
“Absolutely.”
“Then finish your drink, sweetheart.”
She lifted the glass and downed the rest of the liquid as he pulled money from his wallet and tossed it to the bar, offering a chin lift to Torin. Glancing toward Erin, he asked, “Need a lift home?”
Her lips curved softly, and she shook her head. “No, I’m covered.”
He had no idea if that meant one of his brothers was taking her home, she drove, or had other plans. And he wasn’t going to ask. He simply nodded, then offered a hand to assist Sandy down from the barstool. With goodbyes called out, he escorted her out of the pub, one hand resting lightly on her lower back and the other stretched out to guide her through the crowd.
Once at his truck, he helped her inside, then stood in the open passenger door, leaning in for a kiss. Now that they were alone, he took it deep, and just like always felt the jolt straight to his cock. Sweeping his tongue through her warm mouth, he was hit with the familiar taste. Lemon Drops. Sweet and tart. Her drink, her taste, and her.
Hell, yeah, I’m a lucky bastard.
For the next Hope City book…
Killian book 8
Torin book 9
Also for a Hope City Crossover Novel / Hot SEAL…
A Forever Dad by Maryann Jordan
Hope City Series by Kris Michaels and Maryann Jordan
Brock book 1
Sean book 2
Carter book 3
Brody book 4
Kyle book 5
Ryker book 6
Rory book 7
Killian book 8
Torin book 9
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Baytown Boys (small town, military romantic suspense)
Coming Home
Just One More Chance
Clues of the Heart
Finding Peace
Picking Up the Pieces
Sunset Flames
Waiting for Sunrise
Hear My Heart
Guarding Your Heart
Sweet Rose
Our Time
Count On Me
For all of Miss Ethel’s boys:
Heroes at Heart (Military Romance)
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Rafe
Cael
Jaxon
Jayden
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Zeke
Cas
Lighthouse Security Investigations
Mace
Rank
Walker
Drew
Blake
Tate
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with Kris Michaels
Brock book 1
Sean book 2
Carter book 3
Brody book 4
Kyle book 5
Ryker book 6
Rory book 7
Killian book 8
Torin book 9
Saints Protection & Investigations
(an elite group, assigned to the cases no one else wants…or can solve)
Serial Love
Healing Love
Revealing Love
Seeing Love
Honor Love
Sacrifice Love
Protecting Love
Remember Love
Discover Love
Surviving Love
Celebrating Love
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Alvarez Security (military romantic suspense)
Gabe
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Vinny
Jobe
SEALs
Thin Ice (Sleeper SEAL)
SEAL Together (Silver SEAL)
Undercover Groom (Hot SEAL)
Also for a Hope City Crossover Novel / Hot SEAL…
A Forever Dad by Maryann Jordan
Letters From Home (military romance)
Class of Love
Freedom of Love
Bond of Love
The Love’s Series (detectives)
Love’s Taming
Love’s Tempting
Love’s Trusting
The Fairfield Series (small town detectives)
Emma’s Home
Laurie’s Time
Carol’s Image
Fireworks Over Fairfield
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