Dare to Resist (a Wedding Dare novella) (Entangled Brazen) (9 page)

Colton lifted Kady in his arms and spun her around, making her laugh. “Oh, I’m so damn glad.”

“Me, too,” she said.

Colton gave her a quick kiss, still hating to let her go but feeling a lot more settled about where things stood. The rest would fall into place—he’d make sure of it. “Okay, go. I’m still calling you tonight, and we can start putting some plans into place.”

Walking backward toward the gate, Kady nodded. “Okay. God, I don’t want to leave you.”

Damnit, he didn’t want that either. He was already scanning through the schedules of the upcoming weekends to see when he could fly out to see her. This Saturday’s rock-climbing plans were definitely getting postponed, but Colton knew Logan would understand. “This isn’t good-bye. One way or the other, I’ll see you soon.”

She smiled and turned away, giving the agent her boarding pass to scan. “I’m really sorry,” Kady said.

The agent leaned closer. “Don’t be, honey. If that man had just told me he loved me, we’d be heading to a hotel.”

Kady burst out laughing and looked with wide eyes and a reddening face to Colton.

“Smart woman,” he said with a grin and a nod.

Both the agent and Kady laughed. “Best hurry now,” the attendant said.

Kady gave a wave as she stepped through the door and onto the gangway.

“Hey, Kady?” Colton called.

She turned and smiled, her face absolutely radiant.

“Just be ready for me, sweetheart. Because this isn’t the last time you’re going to say yes to one of my questions.” He winked.

“We’ll just see about that, Brooks,” she called as she blew a kiss and ran down the hall.

As the agent closed the door, Colton stood there smiling. He’d never felt happier than he did at this moment, because the last and most important piece of the puzzle of his life had finally clicked into place.

And though he already missed Kady, Colton was content. Because separating right now represented their beginning, not their end.

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June 9th, 2014

When four bridesmaids dare one another to find lust—or maybe even love—at the destination wedding event of the year, the groomsmen don’t stand a chance. But little do the women know, the men are onto their game, and sparks will fly alongside the bouquet.

Four bridesmaids. Four groomsmen.

Four
New York Times
and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Long-carried torches, sizzling new attractions, and forbidden conquests will ensure a wedding never to be forgotten.

Baiting the Maid of Honor

a
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novel by
Tessa Bailey

Julie Piper and Reed Lawson are polar opposites. She’s a people-pleasing former sorority girl. He’s a take-no-prisoners SWAT commander who isolates himself from the world. But when they’re forced together at their friends’ posh destination wedding and she’s dared to seduce another man, Reed takes matters into his own hands. One night should be all he needs to get the blond temptress out of his system, but he’s about to find out one taste is never enough…

Falling for the Groomsman

a
Wedding Dare
novel by
Diane Alberts

Photojournalist Christine Forsythe is ready to tackle her naughty to-do list, and who better to tap for the job than a hot groomsman? But when she crashes into her best friend’s older brother, her plans change. Tyler Dresco took her virginity during the best night of her life, then bolted. The insatiable heat between them has only grown stronger, but Christine wants revenge. Soon, she’s caught in her own trap of seduction. And before the wedding is over, Tyler’s not the only one wanting more…

Seducing the Bridesmaid

a
Wedding Dare
novel by
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Regan Wakefield is unafraid to go after what she wants, so she’s thrilled when her friend’s wedding offers her an opportunity to score Logan McCade, the practically perfect best man. Unfortunately, groomsman Brock McNeil keeps getting in her way, riling her up in the most delicious of ways. Regan may pretend the erotic electricity sparking between them is simply a distraction, but Brock will do whatever it takes to convince Regan that the best man for her is
him
.

Best Man with Benefits

a
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novel by
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Logan McCade’s best man duties have just been expanded. Coaxing his best friend’s little sister out of her shell should be easy for a high-octane extrovert like himself—or so he thinks until he’s blindsided by the delectably awkward Sophie Brooks. She’s sweet, sexy, and brings much-needed calm to his hectic life. Soon, he’s tempting her to explore all her forbidden fantasies…and wondering exactly how far a favor to his best friend can go.

Acknowledgments

A huge thanks to Heather Howland, Katee Robert, Tessa Bailey, Samanthe Beck, and Diane Alberts for including me in this wonderfully fun continuity project. The other authors had by far the harder job of coordinating four awesome stories, leaving me with the icing on the cake (wedding cake, of course!) in getting to write the story of how Colton and Kady got together.

A big thanks also to Lea Nolan, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Christi Barth, and Stephanie Dray for providing tons of encouragement and support along the way. A writer couldn’t ask for better friends.

And of course, thanks to my amazingly patient family for always supporting my dreams so I can do this wonderful work I love so much.

Finally, thanks to the readers, who welcome characters into their hearts and minds and let them tell their stories over and over again. ~ LK

About the Author

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of over a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a lifelong fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

www.LauraKayeAuthor.com

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