Anything You Want: River Jewel Resort Series Book 1 by Madison Sevier Read Free Book Online Page B

you. For everything, Mark.”
    He shrugged off her gratitude with a crooked smile. “Just doing my job. No thanks needed. Be careful out there, Syd. What am I saying? You’re a tough one. You’ll be fine. You’ll probably find some young, rough-rider and never come back.” Mark turned his head, squinting his emerald eyes against an imaginary glare from the sun.
    Sydney saw thr ough his rough exterior and nonchalant attitude. Sydney knew better. It was a defense mechanism to hide his sadness and a cover for the other guests that may be listening.
    “I’ll be back. I promise.”
    “I’ll be here. You take care of yourself, Syd. Call if you need anything or if you ever just feel like talking.” He held her car door open as she slid into the supple embrace of her leather seat.
    She dabbed at her eye with a fingertip before a single tear could fall. Something about this man made her want to stay, but she knew she couldn’t. Not right now. Sydney needed to see the world, be on her own for a while and find her purpose in life.  She had a lot of living to make up for. Her heart skipped a beat and she found it hard to contain her excitement of a new life in front of Mark. She knew she was breaking his heart, but in the end, she knew she was doing the right thing for both of them. The lonely, depressed Sydney was gone and she could only pray Mark would believe in her, believe in what they have. Only time would tell.
    Sydney’s thoughts drifted to a fairytale she’d loved as a child and though she’d stopped believing in them long ago, Sydney knew happy endings didn’t just happen. Happy endings are made. The pink, pea gravel of the River Jewel Resort’s driveway ricocheted against the undercarriage of her car as Sydney drove away with something she hadn’t felt in a long time, something she’d forgotten she needed. Hope. And she realized it was in fact, an amazing thing to have.
    THE END
     
    Coming Soon
    Hunter's Fortune, River Jewel Resort, Book 2
    Erotic Romance: Heat Level 4
    Welcome to the River Jewel Resort—where fantasy becomes reality!
    When Hunter Golde’s father died, he left her in charge of his trucking company. Having such big shoes to fill has put Hunter at a disadvantage and she’s had to be tough.
    Someone has robbed her of every dime and turned the stockholders against her and she must bring the thief to justice before she ends up with a mutiny on her hands.
    With her life in shambles, an unsupportive boyfriend, and no one to comfort her, Hunter leaves town but her plans to hide out at her family’s cabin are put on hold and she finds herself at the uncanny River Jewel Resort.
    Hunter experiences one of the worst days in her life and finds herself alone and desperate but realizes what she must do.
    Can the River Jewel Resort teach her that it’s never too late for wishes and dreams to come true? Or will Hunter Golde remain true to the fortune life has already given her?
     
    Sneak Peek:
    “Are you alright, ma’am?”
    Hunter opened her eyes and found herself staring into the deep blue eyes of a mountain man. “Get back!”
    She jumped to her feet, grabbing the closest object on her way up and brandishing it, ready to beat the stranger into a bloody mess. She’d be damned if her photo would be on the front page of the local paper as the latest victim of some deranged weirdo.
    “Whoa. Easy there, little lady.”
    “Keep your hands where I can see them. Who are you? What do you want? And why are you staring at me like that?”
    “Well, you’re just full of questions, aren’t you?”
    As the stranger stood there with his hands in the air, Hunter measured him with her eyes. “I asked who you are.”
    “I know what you asked. But you never answered me. I asked if you’re okay. You seem to be having some car trouble.”
    “That’s none of your damn business. But for your information, I’m fine.”
    “Yeah, I can see that. Do you always tell squirrels to go ‘suck a nut’ when you’re