Christmas Diamonds
Paula Devine sipped her macchiato at the coffee shop, trying to ignore the intense sable eyes bearing down on her from the next table. The well-dressed, good-looking man had an enviable almond complexion and sideburns that merged with a thin mustache before meeting up nicely on his chin. He was obviously alone and perhaps hoping to hook up with whomever he set his sights on.
That would be her, given his apparent sole preoccupation. In another time and place, Paula might have entertained the thought of seeing what the man was made of. After all, she was naturally curious, like any single woman who was the object of a man's attention. Today, she merely wanted to finish her flavored latte and head to an appointment she had as an interior decorator.
"Don't you know it's not polite to stare?" Paula narrowed her tawny eyes at him, disregarding the fact that she was equally guilty. She couldn't help herself, all things considered.
His head snapped back as if he'd been in a trance. "My apologies," he said, his voice deep and distinguished. "Guess I was totally entranced by your beauty."
Paula nearly laughed out loud, though she honestly f ... read full excerpt from: Christmas Diamonds ebook
