A Tempting Seduction – Caitlyn OLeary

I kept my voice gentle but persistent. “I had a girlfriend four years ago. We met when I was working a job in Nashville. Her name was Lydia. We dated for almost two years.” Ruby’s eyes widened slightly, whether from surprise at my honesty or the sudden change in topic, I couldn’t tell.

“We met through work, and I thought we might actually make it.” I ran my hand through my hair, remembering. “She was smart, ambitious, successful in her own right. On paper, we were perfect together.” “What happened?” “Life happened. She wanted the fast track to senior designer at her design firm, which meant eighty-hour weeks and constant travel. I wanted someone who’d actually be present for a relationship.”

I smiled ruefully. “Carrie and Fiona were so thankful when it ended. They never said a word while we were together, but afterward, Carrie admitted she’d been counting down the days until Lydia got tired of small-town life and moved on.” Ruby listened intently, her green eyes focused on my face. “Don’t get me wrong, Lydia wasn’t a bad person. She was kind, intelligent, hardworking. We just wanted different things. She needed someone who’d be content being an accessory to her career.

I needed someone who wanted to build something together.” I paused, then asked the question that had been burning in my chest all evening. “Has there ever been anyone special in your life?” Ruby’s face went pale. She set down her fork with trembling fingers. “I was engaged once.” The admission hung in the air between us. I waited, giving her space to continue, but Ruby seemed frozen. Her breathing had gone shallow, and she was staring at her hands like they held the answers to the universe.

“What happened?” I asked gently. Ruby’s voice came out barely above a whisper. “I found him in bed with my sister.” The words hit me like a physical blow. Not just because of the betrayal she’d experienced, but because of the raw pain that radiated from her as she said them. “Goodness, Ruby. I’m so sorry.” She shook her head quickly, as if trying to dislodge the memory. “It was a long time ago.”

But it wasn’t. I could see that clearly. The wound was still fresh, still bleeding. And as I watched Ruby’s face, I realized something important. The pain wasn’t really about her fiancé’s betrayal. It was deeper than that, more personal. “Tell me about your sister.” Ruby’s face crumpled. Two tears spilled down her cheeks before she could stop them. “Carla is nine years older than me. Beautiful, successful, everything I’m not.

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1kitap1.com/en Synopsis She doesn’t believe in fairytales. He’s about to give her one. FORD The first time I laid eyes on Ruby Miller, I was knocked flat on my rear —literally. One glimpse of those curves and my brain short-circuited, making me trip over my own dang feet like a fool. How had this gorgeous woman been living in Jasper Creek for over a year without me knowing? And, more importantly, why was she hellbent on shoving me straight into the friend-zone?

I have my own house, my own business, all my hair, and all my teeth— a full set, thank you very much. I even own a blasted toolbox and know how to use it. So why is Ruby acting like I’m some stray puppy who wandered onto her porch instead of a man dead-set on worshiping every inch of her? RUBY Jasper Creek is my fresh start. When one branch of my family offered me a place to stay and a job in Tennessee, I jumped at the chance.

LA had chewed me up and spit me out, and I was more than ready for small-town life. Everything was going perfectly… until Ford Larson happened. Why is this rugged, ridiculously hot man pretending he’s interested in me?

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