Scorched: Gulf Coast Heat, #2
By SHE
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A little bad behavior can be quite pleasurable…
Love is the last thing on bar owner Samya Noel's mind so when she propositions River Reed for sex, neither of them expected one night to spark a flaming affair. The only good thing is he doesn't believe in commitment and has a 14-day rule. However, as their time together draws to a close, Samya finds her body and heart yearning for so much more.
The firefighter has been crazy about Samya for years, but she is his best friend's cousin and completely off limits. However, there's no way he can say no to an invitation to finally share her bed. Since the death of his wife, River's avoided committed relationships, but with Samya, two weeks isn't near enough. In fact, every day he's with her has him wanting more. Can the two learn to trust again for the greatest love of all?
SHE
S.H.E is a girl with a delightfully wicked imagination, and a weakness for alpha men. Thank goodness she has one of those sexy creatures at home, providing all the hands-on experience she needs. S.H.E is an indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting moment of her journey. Her ultimate goal is to create naughty tales that leave her readers breathless. S.H.E loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Come visit where you’ll find delicious updates on her next sexy tale, or you can email her at SHE@shewritebooks.com
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Scorched - SHE
Table of Contents
Series
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Sneak Peek
Other Books By Author
About the Author
Gulf Coast Heat Series
Branded
Scorched
Burned
DEDICATION
To all my loyal readers. Thanks for giving me the best job in the world.
Scorched
~The Gulf Coast Heat Series ~
S.H.E
Naughty Girls Ink
ONE
D id you see her face ?
There was a rude, high-pitched laugh before a second woman replied, Oh my goodness, I think she had to pick her jaw up off the ground!
Samya’s face heated as she listened to the instigators on the other side of the bathroom stall. She couldn’t believe the way the two of them were standing at the sink gossiping as if she wasn’t there.
Well..., in all honesty, they had no idea she was there hiding in the middle stall for the last half hour.
Do you know where she went?
Catty female number two replied, I don’t know, but if she has any pride left, she went home. There’s no way I could hold my head up after that!
With a groan, Samya Noel realized that raspy smoker voice belonged to Destiny, one of the bartenders she employed. As always, the twig-sized chick was running her mouth about someone or something. Destiny rarely ever got the facts right, but for once, she was on point. Tonight had been one of the most humiliating nights of her life.
As part owner of McAllister’s Bar & Grill, Samya had reserved the bar side of the establishment to celebrate the engagement of her best friends, Addison Monroe and Jeremy Ray Kilmer. Other than occasionally assisting behind the bar, she had taken the evening off and was laughing with friends when she spotted Dustin, the gorgeous hunk she’d been dating exclusively for the past month, walking into the bar. Rushing toward him with excitement, she had thrown her arms around his neck. It had taken her a few seconds before Samya heard the woman behind him clearing her throat and demanding why her arms were around her husband.
Married?
Mortified, heat flooded her face again. She’d had no idea. Sure Dustin wasn’t always available and sometimes when she called him his phone was turned off, but she thought he was just a busy man. When she had asked him if he could attend Addison’s engagement party, he said he had to work and wouldn’t be able to, which was why she had been so excited to see him standing at the door. Only he hadn’t been there for the party. No, his wife read his text messages and they just happened to drop by. The woman wasted no time whipping out the pictures to show her their happy family that included four children. But that wasn’t until after she’d started screaming and made a scene in front of all the guests.
Do you think she’ll be in tomorrow?
Destiny said, breaking Samya away from the humiliating flashback.
There was a rude snort. She’d better. It’s payday.
The two burst out with laughter and the longer Samya stood in the bathroom stall the madder she became.
I’ve never been a coward, so why am I hiding?
They were whispering when Samya kicked open the door.
With a collective gasp, the two jumped apart, the looks on their faces were priceless. With her chin tilted upward, Samya sauntered over to the sink and washed her hands. Destiny was the first to find the courage to speak.
Hi, Samya. I didn’t know you were in here.
Obviously,
she replied with a rude snort as her eyes met the twiggy woman’s nervous reflection in the large mirror.
Is there anything we can do for you?
the other asked with false sympathy. She was Lucy, one of the new servers.
Samya swung her head around so fast, the two flinched. "Yes, get back to work. That’s if you want to get paid tomorrow."
Nodding, the two rushed out the bathroom and she couldn’t resist a grin. One of the perks of being the boss was having the upper hand.
While reaching for a paper towel, Samya caught her reflection in the glass and frowned. She was a beautiful woman, smart and intelligent. What man wouldn’t be proud to be with her, she wondered? If that was the case, what the hell was she doing hiding in the ladies room? With that boost of confidence, and a professional smile plastered firmly in place, Samya headed back into the bar.
The crowd was hyped and the music was loud. The deejay was playing that new country song by Kane Brown and the platform stage that doubled as a dance floor was flooded with guests. She moved through the crowd, stopping to speak to a few, while noticing the others, staring and whispering. Dustin and his knock-kneed wife were long gone, but it would be awhile before all was forgotten.
Samya, always the bridesmaid, but never a bride. The story of her life, not that she cared. Well at least she hadn’t realized it mattered until Jeremy swept Addison off her feet and they fell hopelessly in love. In the last few months, she started to think what the hell had she been doing all these years? There wasn’t a single prospect in sight. Even now she watched as the two danced in each other’s arms with eyes for no one but each other. Their love was the type you read about or saw played out on the big screen. Samya sighed. One could only hope to find the same. In the meantime, it was back to the drawing board in her quest to find a man to warm her bed at night. She just preferred one she didn’t have to share.
As her eyes traveled around her establishment, she tried her best to smile at everyone who cast a glance in her direction. Never let them see you sweat was her motto, regardless of how hard it may be.
Samya felt a light tap at her shoulder and swung around. The moment she spotted her cousin Charlie McAllister, she groaned. How long has he been here?
Hey Chuck!
she said and gave him a quick hug.
Drawing back, his hazel gaze swept her up and down. Are you okay? I saw what happened. Were you really having an affair with that woman’s husband?
he added with a look of outrage.
Samya rolled her eyes and prayed for strength as she tilted her head to meet his eyes. Chuck, I had no idea the guy was married.
Did you even bother to ask?
he said as if it were her fault.
Samya glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to his line of questioning and luckily the other guests were more interested in celebrating. Of course I asked!
she snapped. Samya took his arm and led Charlie out into the corridor away from all the gossipers. But in a small town like Cahill Beach, no place was safe. The residents loved gossip. I’d rather everyone not hear my business.
They’ve already heard! I guarantee my mother will be calling me within the hour.
Samya groaned again. That meant she needed to expect a phone call from her parents as well.
I hope you stay away from that man.
Of course,
I said as if the answer was obvious. Just like her cousin, she loved her men tall, handsome, and athletic, but married men were a definite no-no. And because she had values, and hadn’t a clue, Samya refused to be made to feel stupid.
Charlie dragged a hand across his dark hair and blew out a frustrated breath. You really should find a man of your own.
No shit?
she said and chuckled. What do you think I’ve been doing?
He pursed his lips, clearly unhappy with her choice of words. I have a friend at work I would love to—
She held up a hand. Like the last one you introduced me to with breath that smelled like spoiled fish. No thank you.
But—
No Chuck. No,
she hissed and then forced a smile as she patted his arm. I’m going back to enjoy the party. You should do the same.
Samya sauntered off despite his protest. She knew her cousin meant well, and always tried to behave like the brother she never had, but there were certain times she just wished he’d mind his own business. Like now for instance.
She walked behind a long bar that was backed by a mirror that ran the entire length. Pasha, a cute mother of two, was mixing drinks and working the busy counter while Destiny stood beside her, chatting away. When she spotted Samya, her eyes widened before she cowardly hurried down to the other end of the bar and got to work.
How’s it going?
Samya asked as she signaled a customer for their order.
Busy, but everyone is having fun. Your friends really look happy,
Pasha commented while popping the top off a bottle of beer.
As she reached for the tequila bottle Samya glanced over at the happy couple, still slow dancing. Yes, Addison really is.
She and the freelance photographer had been best friends since college. It was Samya who had convinced Addison to give the small beachfront town a chance. Within months of relocating, she had met Jeremy, who Samya had known since grammar school.
Samya served several customers and once things slowed, she poured herself a double shot of tequila. After she moved out from behind the bar, she glanced around the room. It was like any bar with dozens of wooden tables and chairs, a dance floor, and a bar that was the length of the room. There wasn’t an empty chair in the house, and the bottles had been flowing for hours. She had already arranged for taxi service for any guests too drunk to drive.
Samya looked over at Charlie. He was out on the dance floor, moving with little to no rhythm. It didn’t matter how much time she spent trying to teach him to feel the beat of the music, he still ended up looking like Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. He was a good guy and probably would make a great husband if he wasn’t already married to his work.
As she brought the glass to her lips and took a sip, her eyes shifted to the end of the bar where Destiny and Lucy were standing. Probably gossiping about me. Tomorrow, she would make sure they both personally came to her office to get their checks so she could remind them who’s boss.
Hearing a