From This Moment On: Heartwarming Contemporary Romance (Windswept Bay Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

later.
    Completely aghast that they looked so overjoyed at the idea, Cali fought for calm and unruffled. “But, I can’t. I have work—”
    “You have work, yes you do,” Shar snapped, sending a determined look Cali’s way. “Helping design the walls that will draw people to the resort. You have very important work. This resort needs something eye-catching to set it apart and Grant is absolutely right—he needs someone to help him find that inspiration. You’re the one for the job and since I’m sure he doesn’t have a lifetime to spend on our project alone, you need to get on it right now.”
    “Shar and I can handle anything that comes up.” Jillian walked around the end of the desk to stand beside Cali. When Cali made no move, she nudged her in the ribs. “ Go. We’re very lucky to have Grant doing this for us. The least we can do is show him the island.”
     
    Grant could tell that Cali was feeling a little hemmed-in by her sisters’ enthusiasm. He had his own reservations about spending time alone with her.
    He hadn’t felt anything in so long and he didn’t feel he had a right to feel anything like he felt just looking at her, much less when he touched her. But right now, he couldn’t help himself. If he was going to be able to paint, he needed all the help and inspiration he could get.
    “I’ll go,” she said at last, and then, sounding very prim and businesslike, she added, “We are grateful that you agreed to come and do this. So, I’ll do whatever you need to get the job done. But, I’m still not comfortable paying you so little compared to the far greater price I’m sure you normally ask.”
    He’d told Cam he’d do it for the cost of room and board on the island but Cam had insisted that the resort wanted to pay the sum they’d budgeted for the project. He’d agreed to that but planned to find a charity or something to hand over the money to.
    “Like I said in my email, I owe Cam. I would have done it for room and board only, but he insisted on payment.”
    “And he should have. He denies that you owe him anything. That said, you two seem to both be stubborn, so it’s worked out for the resort either way.”
    “It’s the Texan in us.” He grinned, because it was true.
    Shar cocked her head. “You’re probably right. He might not have been born in Texas but as he says, he got there as fast as he could.” She laughed. “Are you the same way?”
    “I was born in Texas and love it there, but I also have sea legs. I love the water.”
    Jillian smiled. “Cam always says a cowboy can have interests outside the ranch. No wonder you two are friends. I have a feeling you’re good on a horse, though. You’ll have to get Cali to show you her riding. She’s good.”
    That took him by surprise. “You ride?”
    That becoming rose tinged Cali’s high cheekbones. “No. Not anymore.” She glared at her sisters. Jillian and Shar just smiled.
    Grant felt for the poor soul who fell in love with Shar. She’d keep the poor guy on his toes. He liked her vibrant personality and he liked Jillian too, but something about Cali took his breath away every time he looked at her.
    “So go. Take him to the falls,” Jillian urged. “You know you always loved that place.”
    “And have a good time,” Shar demanded.
    Cali sighed. “Fine. We’ll go to the falls.” She picked up her purse and slung it over her shoulder in a not-so-gentle manner as she walked past him. At the door, she paused to look over her shoulder. “Coming?”
    The smile that unfurled inside him was huge. He picked up the basket. “Ladies,” he said and followed her out the door.
    His creative mind churned as he followed her down the winding staircase. Her slender fingertips trailed along the dark, gleaming banister. She didn’t pause as she stormed down a side corridor, through a door and into the sunlight.
    They were in a parking lot on the side of the resort. The brilliant sunshine had him pulling his shades from his