Captured In Ink (Art of Love Series) Read Online Free

deal. Are you worried that he’s one of those big macho guys who just wants a tiny woman to make him feel like a real man ?” Jillian teased, hoping to push Reesa into admitting how she really felt.
    Shane Larson had looked pretty smitten to Jillian. And if she wasn’t wrong, Reesa was pretty smitten herself. Jillian smiled, enjoying the idea of an unshaven guy with a tattoo replacing Brentwood Addison, the uber smooth CPA who thought he was God’s gift to women—and especially to Reesa.
    Reesa swore softly. “It’s not that. There is hardly any macho at all in Shane—or at least not the bad kind of macho. Actually, he’s got some really good moves for a tall guy. I got past his height bothering me pretty quickly. Plus, he’s really strong, and that’s—well, interesting in ways I hadn’t expected. Frankly, he was the most fun I’d had in ages—maybe ever.”
    “I can see why all that fun would be a huge liability in your stressful life,” Jillian said sarcastically, happy to hear Shane had been better than Brent in bed. “So what’s the problem with letting Larson hang around and try to date you while he provides some occasional fun ?”
    “Do I need a list? The big one is obvious enough. Look at him. Shane’s probably fresh out of college with those ripped jeans,” Reesa yelled, then clapped a hand over her mouth.
    “Don’t worry. I doubt he heard you screaming about him. Girl, you don’t know his age unless you’ve asked. Have you asked?” Jillian taunted, the question hanging in the air.
    “He wears a size fourteen shoe. All the other information I know about him is not shareable,” Reesa said firmly.
    “Let’s go ask then,” Jillian pleaded. “I’m curious myself now. He talks well for someone you’re convinced is too young. Aren’t you curious to know more about him?”
    “You’ve lost your mind, Jillian. I want Shane Larson to leave, not bait him into staying,” Reesa said.
    “Fine. Be a wimp. Want me to go check?” Jillian asked.
    “I really don’t want to know that he’s twenty-five and never had a serious girlfriend. Can’t he just leave and let me remember the night the way I want to in my mind?” Reesa complained. “I can’t believe he thinks he fell in love with me.”
    “ In love with you? He said that? And after one night?Damn, girl, that’s some serious smack he’s talking,” Jillian said, biting her lip. “Okay, now we have to know more. You stay in the house if you can’t take the heat. Love —that changes everything.”
    “No it doesn’t,” Reesa protested. “Jillian— NO !”
    Jillian turned on her three-inch heels and left the bedroom.
    “Jillian—don’t do this.” Reesa called out, but in the end could only sigh as she watched her go. There was no stopping Jillian once her mind was made up.
    Reesa sighed, figuring she might as well kiss all her illusions of Shane Larson goodbye.
    ***
     
    Jillian walked out the front and around the side of the house, the spiked heels of her sling-backs sinking into the soft grassy ground as she walked.
    Joe looked down from his perch on the extension ladder, his gaze landing on a swearing woman in a tight, short skirt and a blouse with several buttons undone. His eyes glazed over, distracted by an amazing set of chocolate breasts peeking out, which Joe decided was a perfect complement to her sweet face and mile-long legs.
    When he leaned forward and down to get a better look, Shane grabbed the back of his shirt to pull him back into place. Joe laughed as he righted himself.
    “Watch it! Don’t fall off the damn ladder, Joe. What’s the matter with you today?” Shane demanded, his gaze finally shifting to see Jillian fighting her way towards them.
    “Hey,” Shane said, smiling in welcome. “Jillian, right?”
    “That’s right, Romeo,” Jillian said sharply. “And I want to talk to you.”
    “Is this best friend vetting?” Shane asked, a knowing smile lighting his face. He understood mating rituals