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place, a ranch style house on a quiet street in the suburbs. What she wouldn’t give for this, at least part time. Shannon wasn’t totally against city life. She loved how it popped, and there was always something to do. A short ride on the train would put her in the thick things, but every now and then, she liked to get away from the noise to regroup. That’s when she’d head to Kim’s. The woman had an easier time of it now that she’d met her husband, and Shannon didn’t spite her for it. They’d both had their dreams, but Shannon’s had been derailed by her own choice. Maybe she would rethink it all later, especially after the fairy tale affair was over.
    Alex dropped off her bag in his bedroom, and together they headed to the kitchen. Damn, she loved his kitchen. A huge five-burner stove lay in an island in the center of the room. Overhead were sparkling pots and pans, and every surface was done in beautiful tiles the shades of forest green. “Are you cooking tonight?” she queried.
    “I am.” He tapped a cookbook already opened to a page. “This one you’ll love.”
    Alex was a decent cook for a man, but he did nothing from memory. He was loyal to his small stash of books he kept in a cabinet. The fact that he didn’t mind doing it made him all the more appealing. Shannon couldn’t figure out how his ex could say all the horrible things she’d said about him. She hadn’t seen evidence of one issue. Not that they’d done more than eat and have sex up until now. If she let herself believe what was happening, she’d think they were meant to be, but that was so lame.
    After dinner, Shannon insisted on rinsing the dishes and piling them into the dish washer. Alex disappeared muttering something she couldn’t hear. There was no reason to wonder. She didn’t doubt she’d find him in the bedroom. When she was done, she dried her hands on a towel and turned the knob to get the wash started. While she headed down the hall, nervousness stirred in her stomach. No matter how many times they were together, not until she’d warmed up did she relax.
    She rounded the corner into his room to find him pulling items from her overnight bag. “What are you doing?”
    He held up the book she’d forgotten to take out and wrinkled his sexy nose. Her heart fluttered. If she could get away with tying him up and keeping him forever, she just might.
    “Did you think I’d bore you so much you would get some reading in?”
    She laughed. “No, that was a mistake. Before my life got a whole lot more interesting, I was surgically attached to a book.”
    “Ah huh.” He flipped through the pages, and his eyes widened. “If they all had stuff like this, I’m not surprised.”
    She leaned against the doorjamb and folded her arms over her chest. She knew just what he was referring to. The books she read always led to playing with toys because they got her so worked up.
    “He flipped the switch on her vibrator and spread her legs…” Alex read. He whistled. “Do you like this?”
    She hesitated and looked away, but then decided why should she be embarrassed or ashamed. “Yes, I do. The hotter the better.”
    “Good. I think I’ve just found two new ways to we can enjoy the night.”
    “What do you mean?”
    Rather than answer, Alex went over to the dresser and pulled out the bottom drawer. He removed a bag and set it on his bed. Curious, she walked over to see what it was and gasped to find a vibrator and a few other toys. Her mouth fell open.
    She put a hand on her hip and swirled a finger over the bag. “You don’t expect to use any of that stuff on me, do you? I mean who’s it been used on before me? Ew.”
    He chuckled and leaned in to kiss her. “Woman, I bought it a few days ago but wasn’t sure if you were into it.” He waggled the book. “This tells me you are.”
    Shannon’s whole attitude changed in an instant, and she curled into his side. “You want to use a vibrator on me?” She let her hand roam