Little Black Dress (Beech Grove Book 7) Page 7

  Anytime I woke up before him and opened my eyes, the sight of him next to me in bed threw me for a loop and made me thank my lucky stars. Five years ago, destiny steered our paths in the same direction. We had both gone out looking for the same thing. One night.

  Instead, luckily for us, we’d found a lifetime of them.

  “Wanna dance?” he asked after enjoying his drink, and my mouth watered at the thought of kissing him. Enzo’s taste and tequila were my favorite things in the world.

  I knew he could read my dirty thoughts with the way he was looking at me, shifting his body closer to mine, his hand on my chin raising my head up. “Please dance with me?” I laughed as he wagged his manly brows and bit my lip before shaking my head.

  “No,” I said slightly breathily, taking in the sight of him. He was just as hot, if not hotter than five years ago. Sure, there was more pepper and salt in his dark hair and wrinkle lines by his eyes that had formed thanks to how much we laughed together. But every day that passed by made me fall deeper and harder in love.

  Even when I didn’t particularly like him. Which happened.

  He was a hot-headed Italian man, and I had a stubborn streak a mile wide. Life wasn’t perfect but pretty damn close. Even in those tougher moments, we became stronger as a couple.

  “Take me somewhere quiet, Mr. Carlino.”

  “Already?”

  “Yes.” I blushed and then laughed at how quickly we were both on the move.

  Hunger and desire never left what we’d found five years ago. Five years ago had only been a fierce start to something so big and more beautiful than either of us could have imagined.

  And I had to thank my little black dress.

  The End

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  My babe and my babies: Thank you for always being my cheerleaders and being so patient!

  Julia Goda, CP Smith, Kelly Tucker, Tracie Douglas & Winter Travers: Thank you for your endless encouragement and support. Without your friendship and sisterhood, I don’t think I would be where I am today. I love each and every one of you guys. You make my days being at a computer brighter!

  Statham’s Sexy Stars: Thank you for your endless support and kindness! I love you, babes!

  Reader: Thank you so much for taking a chance on this short and sexy Beech Grove story! I loved bringing Enzo and Ginny to life!

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Mayra Statham resides in southern California with her three kids and husband. When she isn’t writing or hanging with family, you can find her hidden behind a romance novel while enjoying a highly caffeinated drink.

  She loves hearing from readers. Connect with her on social media platforms @mystathamwrites or email her at mayrastatham@gmail.com

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  More than a Knight

  Quite Frankly

  Kissing Gabe

  Little Black Dress

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  Mamacita Needs a Margarita- Coming May 2019

  Never Too Late Series

  Longing for You

  Wishing for You

  Lucky for You

  Right Men Series

  LIE

  STEAL

  CHEAT

  DRINK- Coming 2019

  Six Degrees Series

  Crown’s Chance at Love

  Etched in Stone

  Carried Away

  Davenport Harbor

  Standalones

  Already Home

  Cookies & Kismet

  Mistletoe Wishes

  Something Worth Saving

  Zaiden- A Scrooged Christmas

  Table of Contents

  Title Page

  Contents

  Copyright

  Blurb

  Dedication

  Chapter One

  Chapter Two

  Chapter Three

  Chapter Four

  Chapter Five

  Chapter Six

  Chapter Seven

  Chapter Eight

  Chapter Nine

  Chapter Ten

  Chapter Eleven

  Epilogue

  Acknowledgments

  About the Author

  More Books by Mayra