Hawaiian Holiday: Destination Desire, Book 2 Read Online Free PDF

that much he knew.
    “The band is awesome. Thank you for suggesting this place.” Reaching over, she twined her fingers with his, and it felt like the most natural thing in the world.
    Dangerous , his mind whispered. But too good to pass up. Shouldn’t he at least try the experience? If he discounted that they lived near each other, there was already a time limit. They were both in Hawaii for the holidays, and that was all he’d allow himself to consider. He’d do best to enjoy the time while it lasted…and he had no doubt he would enjoy Julie, in bed and out of it, but just for this handful of days.
    Anything else was far too serious for him.
     
    The alcohol warmed Julie’s insides. Just enough to relax her muscles and let the music slide over her, every care drifting away. The band played holiday tunes with a Hawaiian flavor, and sang original songs in the Hawaiian language. It was lively and exotic and fun and made her tap her feet to the beat. Lukas looked just a little too somber, so she smiled at him, squeezing his hand. He grinned back, and that was nice. It was even nicer when he lifted her fingers to his lips and brushed a kiss over her knuckles.
    “Are you having a good time?” She gestured to the bright blue cocktail in front of him. “You haven’t touched your drink.”
    “The first sip is for you, so you can try both.” He pushed the glass toward her. “We’re sharing, remember?”
    “I warned you what happens when I drink too much.” She picked up the cocktail and took a swig anyway. Sweet and cold, with a kick of pineapple and coconut flavor. She had no idea what made it blue, but it was a tasty drink. She passed the Lava Flow to Lukas. “Your turn.”
    The corners of his eyes crinkled and he reached for the red cocktail. “I’m normally a beer drinker. Pilsner, hefeweizen…the good stuff. It’s part of German genetics.”
    “You don’t like American beer?” The tiny note of superiority in his voice made her bite back a giggle as he took a sip of the very girly mixed drink.
    “Not the big U.S. brands.” He gestured with the glass, still looking aggrieved. “It’s all yellow water. That’s not real beer.”
    She was proud of herself for keeping a straight face. “I’m glad there are imported options for you, then.”
    “You’re mocking me.” He gave her a stony stare.
    “Maybe a little.”
    He stole the Blue Hawaiian from her, so he had both cocktails. “I think you’ve had enough. Clearly, your thinking is fuzzy or you’d understand how important good beer is to a well functioning society.”
    That was it, she couldn’t hold back anymore. She laughed in his face, but held up her hands in surrender. “Okay, okay. I understand not to tease you about your beer anymore. Hand over the Lava Flow.”
    “I’m not sure that’s good enough.” His blue eyes narrowed, his expression calculating. “It’ll cost you a kiss.”
    Heart thumping hard, she struggled to catch her breath, the low simmer of heat that hadn’t quit since he’d kissed her—hell, since they’d met—firing high and hot within her. She licked her lips, and his gaze zeroed in on the movement, making it a far more sensual gesture than she’d meant it to be. Desire suffused her, loosening some muscles, tightening others.
    “Just one kiss?”
    His gaze rose from her lips to meet her eyes. “One will do. For now.”
    As she shifted in her seat to face him, her arm slid against his and her breast pressed to his side. His breathing hitched and his pupils expanded until only a thin ring of blue remained, lust flushing the sharp angles of his face. A delicious shiver went through her. Leaning in, she brushed her mouth over his. The brief contact made her lips tingle. She nibbled at his lower lip, letting the flavor of him seep into her senses. Sweet alcohol and something that was pure Lukas. Hot, masculine. Intoxicating.
    Nipping soft kisses over his lips, down to his chin, and along his jaw, she felt his