Hot Water (SUMMER LOVIN’) by Loni Nichole EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Loni Nichole
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- Genre: contemporary romance
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SINCLAIR
The dashboard clock glares at me, its glowing digits reminding me
I’m late. I navigate the quiet streets of Midnight Falls, Texas, the engine’s
hum a constant reminder of the time slipping away. I’m tempted to use my
siren, but that would really get the town gossip machine whirling, and I
don’t have time or patience to deal with nosy residents.
The last-minute call set me back more than I had hoped—a minor incident
at the edge of town took longer to resolve than it should have. Being the
town sheriff doesn’t come with an off-switch, even on your birthday.
I finally pull up to Sterling’s house, the warm, inviting light spilling out
onto the driveway. As I step out of my patrol car, I hear faint laughter and
conversation coming from inside, a sharp contrast to the solitude of the ride
over. I take a deep breath, forcing the tension from my shoulders. It’s been a
long day, but having dinner with my family is a beacon of normalcy at the
end of my chaotic shift.
As I approach the door, it swings open, revealing Sullivan, my younger
brother, with a broad grin on his face. “Look who finally decided to join us!
Happy birthday, Sin!”
I step inside, greeted by a chorus of “Happy Birthday!” from Sterling, my
older brother, Ginni, his wife, and Adam, his assistant. Their smiles are
genuine, the warmth in their eyes a welcome change from the stern faces
I’ve been dealing with all day.
“Sorry I’m late, everyone,” I say, reaching for the glass of whiskey my
younger brother is handing me. “Town keeps me on my toes.”
“Better late than never,” Sterling says, clapping me on the back. “Come on,
we saved your seat.”
Ginni guides me to the table, which is laden with an impressive spread. The
aroma of roasted chicken and homemade mashed potatoes makes my
stomach rumble, reminding me that I haven’t eaten since breakfast. I take
my place next to Sullivan and look across the table at Adam, feeling an
immediate sense of dread at the self-satisfied smirk on his face.
“Happy birthday, Sinclair,” Ginni says, refilling my suddenly empty glass.
“We’re going to start with the presents since you never know when you’ll
get called away to another emergency.”
It’s been happening more and more lately. The cartel is trying to make a
move into a town a few miles away, and the authorities in the surrounding
areas are banding together to fight their intrusion.
“I’m fucking old.” I shake my head. “You don’t need to give me presents.”
Sterling laughs. “We figured you could use a pick-me-up. Besides, it’s not
every day the town sheriff gets a night off.”
Adam looks particularly eager, a mischievous glint in his eye. “Let’s just
say we’ve got something special planned for you. You’re gonna love it.” I’ll
fucking bet. Calling my brother’s assistant flamboyant would be an
understatement.
He’s dressed in his usual uniform of slim dress trousers and
a silky button-up shirt. Today’s colors are black pants and a turquoise shirt.
With his clean-shaven face, jet-black hair slicked back, and his round,
black-framed glasses, he looks all of fifteen.
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