Dani Dipietro has always considered herself an ugly duckling in a family of swans. She's always the bridesmaid her friends count on, but never the woman any man wants for his bride. So she plays the funny girl and guards her emotions, and her secrets, closely.
When Zach Morrison was dumped at his wedding, Dani was there to help him through the humiliation. A year later they meet again and once more Zach needs her help. To fend off the unwanted attentions of his former fiancé, he asks Dani to pretend to be his girlfriend. They both play their roles a little too well, and make-believe turns into reality. Their invented relationship comes crashing down when Zach's trust issues cause him to accuse Dani of cheating. Telling the truth means that Dani will betray a friend, something she will never do. But keeping her secrets means she may be destined to remain a bridesmaid forever.
Here's today's six paragraphs:
He cupped
her cheek, his eyes searching hers. "Why do you do that? Make a
joke or accuse me of being patronizing when I try to compliment you?"
Because I can't believe you mean it. "I know I'm not perfect, not in looks,
not like Chantal. Far from it."
"Maybe
I don't want perfect." His thumb traced lazy circles over the delicate
skin under her eye. "Maybe I want sweet and kind and funny. Maybe I want
someone who makes me laugh, and makes me believe happiness is possible."
She stared
at him, his gaze rendering her immobile. She wanted to tell him not to say
things like that to her, not unless he was very, very sure he meant them.
Because if he didn't really mean it, she might not survive.
But her
heart lodged in her throat, making speech impossible. All she could do was pray
that when he left her, her heart would still be in one piece.
Zach lowered
his mouth to hers. His lips touched hers, softly, sweetly. She wanted more, so
much more. She stepped closer to him, stretching on tiptoes to wrap her arms
around his neck and press herself against him. His kiss changed in a heartbeat,
consuming her, devouring her in a vortex of sensation and need. Nothing
mattered except this moment with Zach in her arms.
I hope you've enjoyed a look at ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID. This is the third book in my Left at the Altar series: Book one, HER BEST MAN, and Book two, THERE GOES THE GROOM.
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