![]() ![]() One hand was hooked in the pocket of his jeans. He stood with his legs apart, balanced, ready even at rest to spring into action. She studied his back resentfully as he stood at the French doors and stared out into the courtyard with its green, leafy jacaranda tree. ![]() It was just that he overwhelmed a person. It wasn’t that he was menacing or she was afraid of him. She sat abruptly on the arm of a large leather sofa. She folded her arms, but retreated step by step as he strolled around the island bench and into the casual living area. He strolled down the hallway and into the sunny modern kitchen. I’m not feeling too fond of you at the moment, either. Then he politely closed the door behind him. Her bare feet slid on the old wooden floor. Grace Nguyen tried to push the door shut, but her five foot nothing frame was no match for the six foot surfer god pushing from the other side. But can a fake engagement become life-changingly real? Contents ![]() The Australia Day long weekend down at her family’s beach house is the perfect time to show everyone that they’re friends, with not a broken heart between them. But her hysterical denial – and the way she’s avoided him ever since – has made things awkward, but it can all be worked out. Saul knows he crossed the line when he claimed a surprise engagement with Grace. ![]()
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