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was young enough to qualify as a boy toy, but he was well past the age of consent. They were allowed to have a little fun. No, make that a lot of fun. He'd given her five orgasms. Five really good orgasms. She shivered at the memory.
    Her cell phone rang. Out of habit, she answered with a businesslike, “Kathryn St. John.”
    “Kathryn, girlfriend,” Amanda’s voice gushed, as clear as if she were just across town rather than over a thousand miles away. “How goes Operation Cougar?”
    “Amanda! I’m glad you called. I need to talk.”
    “You don’t sound happy. Please tell me you didn’t wimp out and spend New Year’s Eve sitting alone in your hotel room watching TV.” Kathryn could hear Amanda’s frown in her voice.
    “I was in bed before midnight.”
    Amanda gave a grunt of exasperation. “I swear, Kathryn, sometimes I think you’re a hopeless case.”
    “You don’t get it. I was in bed, but I wasn’t alone.”
    There was a pause. Kathryn could picture the look that must be crossing Amanda’s face as understanding dawned. Then her friend let out a whoop. “You go, girlfriend! I knew you had it in you. Spill, and I mean details. Name—or didn’t you ask?”
    Kathryn felt herself blushing. “Yes, I got his name. Steve Tyler.”
    “Like the guy who replaced Simon on American Idol ? I certainly hope he’s younger than that.”
    “Oh yeah. He’s in his late twenties.”
    “Well within the age range you were looking for. Is he good looking?”
    “He’d give Brad Pitt a run for his money.”
    “Damn! I’m proud of you, babe.”
    “That makes one of us. I’m having an attack of the guilts.”
    “I don’t get it. What’s the problem?”
    “The problem is, he’s not a stranger. I sort of knew him in high school.”
    “What do you mean, sort of?”
    “He lived next door. I used to babysit him.”
    “Oh. I’ll have to admit that wasn’t part of your plan. Don’t you trust him to be discreet?”
    ”I do, but the situation still feels a little strange.”
    Amanda was silent for a moment before asking, “Was the sex good?”
    Kathryn sighed. “It was the best sex I’ve ever had. How pathetic is that?”
    “You’re not pathetic. Any guy would seem hot compared to Jeff. He never put much effort into pleasing you. The only person he was in love with was himself.”
    “Right. I spent all those years with a man who didn’t appreciate me. Thanks for the reminder.”
    “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t knock Jeff in front of you. I know how lonely you’ve been since you guys broke up.”
    “You mean, since he dumped me for a twenty-two year old pinhead.”
    Observing herself as if she were a stranger, it amazed Kathryn that over a year later, the mere mention of Jeff’s name still made her stomach twist into a sick knot. In hindsight, she realized he was selfish, egotistical, and not much of a loss. But after he’d left, she’d missed the convenience of being part of a couple, and she’d missed sex.
    Until last night.
    “Oh Jesus, I shouldn’t have brought Jeff up,” Amanda said. “Now I feel even guiltier about bailing on this trip and leaving you to fend for yourself.”
    “You had a good reason. Ben definitely would’ve taken it the wrong way if you’d turned down the invitation to meet his parents. Where is he, anyway?”
    “Still asleep. I wore him out last night. I got him drunk and had my wicked way with him.”
    Kathryn rolled her eyes. “Like he needed to be drunk for that.”
    “True. He has it bad for me.”
    “You have it bad for him too.”
    “Yeah, I do. Who’d have thought I’d be hot for a CPA? I must be growing up. I’ve gotten tired of bad boys. What’s wrong with a steady, responsible guy who treats me right?”
    “Especially one who looks like an underwear model,” Kathryn agreed. “He’s definitely a keeper. I’m just surprised you realized he’s right for you.”
    “Sometimes opposites attract. Like you and me. I’m happy, and I want you to be