Studs And Stilettos (Romantic Mystery)
“It was a relief to be alone with him, away from the director. She hadn’t sneezed since, although her head still throbbed. Clearly she’d caught some sort of bug but hopefully her headache would disappear with coffee.
“The first four horses will be on camera,” Dan said. “Filmed walking in a line with Reckless in front.”
“Is that the obedient Reckless?” she asked, studying the bay colt with the distinctive blaze and two white socks on his front legs.
“Yes. That’s Reckless before his groom left. When Thomas Hamilton had high hopes for the Derby.” Dan edged sideways so a harried camera woman could move some equipment. His hard thigh brushed Emily’s hip. “So,” his voice softened, “do you see anything that needs adjustment?”
Emily tightened her hands around the rail, struggling to calm her senses. But she could smell his subtle aftershave, feel his welcoming heat. And if she leaned two inches to the left, her elbow would touch his arm. His sleeves were rolled and for some reason, she couldn’...t pull her eyes off his ridged forearms, the tanned skin with the sprinkling of dark hair.MoreLess
“The first four horses will be on camera,” Dan said. “Filmed walking in a line with Reckless in front.”
“Is that the obedient Reckless?” she asked, studying the bay colt with the distinctive blaze and two white socks on his front legs.
“Yes. That’s Reckless before his groom left. When Thomas Hamilton had high hopes for the Derby.” Dan edged sideways so a harried camera woman could move some equipment. His hard thigh brushed Emily’s hip. “So,” his voice softened, “do you see anything that needs adjustment?”
Emily tightened her hands around the rail, struggling to calm her senses. But she could smell his subtle aftershave, feel his welcoming heat. And if she leaned two inches to the left, her elbow would touch his arm. His sleeves were rolled and for some reason, she couldn’...t pull her eyes off his ridged forearms, the tanned skin with the sprinkling of dark hair.MoreLess
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