She has complete controland hes determined to take it away
A librarian in the small town of Hood River, Natalie Claytons world is very nearly perfect. After a turbulent childhood and her once-wild ways, life is now under control. But trouble has a way of turning up unexpectedlyespecially in the tall, charismatically sexy form of Paddy Hurley.
And Paddy is the kind of trouble that Natalie has a taste for.
Even after years of the rock-and-roll lifestyle, Paddy never forgot the two wickedly hot weeks he once shared with Natalie. Now he wants moreeven if it means tempting Natalie and her iron-grip control. But theres a fine line between well-behaved and misbehavedand the only compromise is between the sheets!
The Best Kind of Trouble
Lauren Dane
www.millsandboon.co.uk
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Sometimes in your life you go through some rough spots, low points, places where youre not sure what to do or how to do it. This one goes out to every single one of you who have pushed me, supported me, placed wonderful opportunities in my path, whove checked in with a little bit of love, delivered a pep talk or a come to Jesus when I needed it. Thank you for reminding me in some way, big or small, just how blessed I am in my friends and family.
Contents
Cover
Back Cover Text
Title Page
Dedication
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER NINETEEN
CHAPTER TWENTY
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
CHAPTER THIRTY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Copyright
CHAPTER ONE
IT REALLY DIDNT matter that the day was sure to be hot enough to melt asphalt; coffee was a necessity if she was expected to work all day at the library and not maim anyone.
Public safety was important, after all. That and her terrible addiction to things that were bad for her like caffeine and sugary baked goods.
Common Grounds was a daily stop on her way to work or other errands in town.
Bobbi was behind the counter, and when she caught sight of Natalie coming through the doors, she grinned. Morning! So. Perky.
Perky was not in Natalies wheelhouse, so she aimed for amiable because Bobbi the barista was Natalies pimp. Morning. Hit me with something awesome.
Another luminous smile from Natalies favorite barista as she got to work. I have a new something to try. Are you game?
My vices are few, so I like to enjoy what Ive got. She looked over the stuff in the case. There were no doughnuts, sadly, so a scone would have to do. Id like to enter into a relationship with that cinnamon scone there to go with my something new.
Its early for you, isnt it? I thought the library didnt open until ten today?
It doesnt, but Im doing story time for some preschoolers.
Aw, thats nice of you.
Natalie had the financial ability to volunteer in her free time and a strong commitment to giving back, so reading to preschoolers once or twice a week was pretty fun as such things went.
Bobbi handed over the bag with the scone and her drink. Latte with orange essence and a little shaved chocolate. Tell me what you think.
Sounds fantastic. As for nice for reading books to kids? Its a good thing when children like to read. Plus, theyre adorable when theyre three and four. They blurt out the best stuff. Usually shit about their parents. Last week, right as I finished up Fancy Nancy, one of them pipes up and says, my dad doesnt wear pants on weekends. It was awesome.
Bobbi laughed. My nephews like that. My sister says she and her husband have to be careful about stuff they say now because he told his kindergarten class that he walked in on mom and dad naked wrestling.
That made Natalie guffaw. Its pretty hilarious when its other peoples kids ratting them out.
Yeah. Our time will... Oh...my. Bobbis gaze seemed to blur as she gaped in the direction of the front door, and that was when Natalie heard his voice.