Cocky Carpenter: A Hero Club Novel
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Everyone raised their glasses. “To Autumn and Brett.”
Simon came around the table and bent and pecked her on the cheek. “I was going to say to my pirate friend and her fellow buccaneer, but I thought you might take your leg off and throw it at me.”
“You are the only person who ever treated me the same after the accident and everything else. I would have stopped believing in myself and missed out on the chance of meeting Brett, if it weren’t for you. Thank you, Simon.”
“My honor. Now, here’s to a sexy honeymoon for you.”
Autumn had to admit, she was nervous. Brett was being so patient but she didn’t want to touch him and freak out about the kidnapping. He deserved more. For now, she would just enjoy the meal with friends.
Autumn took a long shower and wrapped herself in the luxurious bathrobe the hotel had provided. She used her crutches to go outside and sit on the balcony. Their room overlooked the ocean and the waves crashed on the shore. There had been a bottle of champagne in the room when they’d returned and she popped it while she waited. Everything was perfect, almost.
Brett came out with a towel around his waist. She adored his body and would never tire of looking at him. They clinked glasses.
“To us,” Brett said.
“And great sex,” Autumn offered.
It got the reaction she expected as he put down his glass and took hers and placed it on the table. Then he scooped her up and carried her to the bed. He whipped his towel off and lay beside her. She took a deep breath. This was it. She went to speak but he put his finger to his lips to say shush.
“Autumn, I know things have been difficult, but I thought we could try something that might make it easier for you.”
“Thank you, Brett. That means so much to me. I really want us to be together completely.”
“I know. I will close my eyes and lie here. You can just look if that’s what feels right for now. I want you to be in total control when you touch me.” He placed his palm against her cheek. “I trust you completely. If you can’t cope with me touching you, that’s okay. We will get there eventually. Just remember to be nice with me. We’ll save the handcuffs for another time.” Brett winked at her and then lay back and closed his eyes.
Autumn took a deep breath. This was her choice. She sat beside him on the bed and stared at his wonderful body. She placed a finger on his lips and ran it from side to side and then across to his jawline. Then put her hands on his chest before running her fingers over the muscles of his torso. His nipples hardened and his skin came up in goose bumps. Her finger traced a line to his navel and then to his erection. He was magnificent. She loved him so much.
Autumn undid her robe and slipped it from her shoulders. If she was going to do this, then now was the moment. Brett had given her so much joy and pleasure and she wanted to do the same for him. Autumn leaned forward and took him in her mouth. Slowly, she moved back and forth with her hand and her mouth. He groaned but still didn’t open his eyes. Her body needed him and she couldn’t escape the heat at her core. She sat up, now was the time to move on.
“Open your eyes, Brett.”
The look of lust as he stared at her naked body empowered her. Autumn moved herself so she could straddle him. He sat up so he could take her nipple into his mouth to suck as he crossed his legs behind her, supporting her. Brett embraced her as they moved and rocked together, as she took all of him into her again and again.
How long they made love, she didn’t know. The world ceased to exist except for the wonderful man she was connected to. When the moment came, she yelled out her release as if she was letting go of all the pain and troubles of the past.
“I love you so much, Brett.”
“I love you, too.”
This was their new beginning.
As they lay together afterward, it occurred to Autumn that she had been a very lucky lady to come here to Australia and find such a cocky carpenter.
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I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people who have made this book possible with their help, support, and encouragement.
Extra thanks go to my husband, Alan, and daughters, Jenny and Rachel. They never doubted I could do this even when I did.
Thanks also to my critique partner, Delwyn Jenkins, who has been one of my greatest supporters, and has always been generous in sharing her time and knowledge. To my friends in my writing group, The Tough Diamonds. Leesa Bow, Carla Caruso and Lilianna Rose.
Special thanks go to my editor, Lauren Clarke, at Creative Ink Editing. Thanks for believing in me and my story. I would also like to thank Kaylene Osborn from Swish Design & Editing for her beautiful book design and proofing. Plus, her support through my publication journey.
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Australian author Maggie Mundy lives in Australia with her husband and two dogs. She has always loved reading fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance books and decided the stories in her head needed to be written—it was either that or start on medication.
She writes hot, sexy men and women who have troubled pasts and are looking for their soulmate. She may make them suffer along the way, but you always get a happy ending.
Maggie believes romance can be fun to read and write, but it’s exciting to spice it up with the uncertainty that comes with
suspense where the rules can be broken.