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perfect rebound guy. A bit of fun with no commitment. I’m sure he could teach you everything you’ve missed out on, and then you can start the next chapter of your life—as a normal, hot-blooded woman.” She only spoke the truth but Kelly was a fraction away from a slap.
    Instead, Jen walked away to let the tears fall in the privacy of the ladies’ toilets. She’d loved Lee with all her heart, but she’d never experienced the racing pulse or the butterflies in her stomach the way she did when Jamie was around. The nature of Lee’s illness meant they’d never gone further than a kiss and a cuddle. Sometimes she wondered if that might have been more out of comfort and loneliness. In their insular world of patient and carer, they’d only ever had each other. It had been enough then but now with Jamie’s every touch driving her crazy she knew her body craved more. Maybe Kelly was right. It was time to move on.

Chapter Five
    “I’ve had posters and fliers printed, so I’ll make a start on sticking those around the store. Could you bring the offers to the front of the department and make some sort of display to show them off?” Jamie buzzed through the store apparently displaying the same surge of adrenaline Jen was currently experiencing.
    “Sure.” She couldn’t get Kelly’s words out of her head. It was like a green light to act totally rash and do something so out of character she wanted to throw up just thinking about it.
    “I thought we could do an Easter egg hunt too. I’m going to hang pictures of different colored eggs around the shop floor. The kids will have a sheet of paper to write down where they found them and they can hand in their answers to receive a small prize. It will make sure each section gets extra exposure.” As much as his attention seemed concentrated on one particular part of the store, he’d obviously thought hard about seeing the benefits elsewhere too.
    “Sounds good.” She tried to be enthusiastic about his plans but her mind was definitely elsewhere. Somewhere exciting and deliciously bad.
    “Is there something wrong, Jen? I’ll help if I can. After all you’ve saved my ass twice here already.” He gave her the opening to confide exactly what she was thinking. Faced with actually voicing it aloud, her bravado deserted her.
    “It was just something my sister said. It doesn’t matter.” By all accounts this was a man with a formidable reputation in the bedroom and he’d be well within his rights to laugh in her face.
    “Of course it matters, if you’re upset. I hope my interference here isn’t causing you any hassle.” Jen got the impression he’d heard Kelly’s sly comments after all.
    “Oh, no. I can take most of what she says with a pinch of salt. It’s just…she’s made me realize something about myself and I’m not sure what to do about it.” She fidgeted with her top button, unbuttoning and fastening it again.
    “Dare I ask what that is?” Jamie’s eyes darkened as he watched her, turning her nipples hard as diamonds beneath his intense gaze. “I, umm…” She stared at the hideous red and gold patterned carpet beneath their feet as though it was suddenly the most fascinating thing in the room. “Let’s just say she thinks I need a little TLC.”
    “I would say she’s a wise woman. From what I know of you, Jen, you’re an incredibly giving woman. And I’m a heel for taking advantage of you.” Jamie tilted her chin up so she had no option but to look at him.
    “You’re not taking advantage of me. Quite the opposite. You’ve made me feel needed again.” Until now she hadn’t realized how much that meant to her. She was powerless as the tears began to fall.
    “What are you crying for, you eejit? Come here.” Jamie wiped the tear away with the pad of his thumb, only to see another fall in its place. It dented his pride to stand helpless as she worked through unknown demons.
    The rogue tear slipped onto her top lip and with the best of