Meagan (I Dare You Book 3) by Jennifer Labelle Read Free Book Online

and on Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays I do everything else.”
    “Well, you’re very good. Have you ever tried to go at it professionally?”
    “I did, once upon a time ago, but I’m content with where I’m at in my life. This bar holds a lot of sentimental value to me, and I’m not looking to leave it. Thanks for the compliment, though. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing me play.” He winked.
    “Oh, I’m not the only one.” She winked back. “There were quite a few women on Tuesday night smitten with the band and their lead singer.”
    “If you say so.” He held up his hands and chuckled.
    She laughed with him. “A humble one, are you? You intrigue me, Lyric, and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing.” She shrugged. “Nothing personal, I’m just not sure I’m ready to let myself feel like that again.”
    “Ah, yes. The dumbass married man who broke your heart. Not all men are that stupid, Meagan, and I hope that one day you’ll give one of us the chance to prove that to you.”
    She hadn’t realized how close they moved together by the time they’d finished talking. It was like her body had a mind of its own when it came to this man. There was an instant magnetism bringing them together, and it wasn’t until someone had cleared their throat behind them that Meagan snapped out of it and jumped back. “Now, boss, stop flirting with the new girl. You might scare her away.”
    Meagan turned to see five people smiling at them with a teasing glint in their eyes. One she recognized as the tall, good-looking bartender from Tuesday night. Sporting a hairstyle very much like Lyric’s, it was the messy I just crawled out of bed look. Slim and athletic, he was quite delectable, too. Damn, there are a lot of gorgeous men here. The other person beside him was a woman, short and very petite. She couldn’t have been more than five feet tall, maybe a hundred and ten pounds, tiny. She was actually quite cute with her dark curly hair and delicate features. The other three smiled wide while she assessed them with knowing looks, and she could only imagine they were doing the same to her. All three men were clad in jeans and old ratty t-shirts. There were tattoos, sculpted bodies, and ruggedly handsome faces staring back.
    “Well, he can certainly try, but it won’t work. I don’t scare very easily.”
    Coop laughed again before finally introducing them. “Meagan, this here is Brett, Mike, and Dave.” He pointed toward the three men with the tattoos and then pointed toward the other two. “And this is Ashley and Cory. Brett, Mike, and Dave are in the band with me. Mike takes care of the music on our off nights, and Brett and Dave man the door and make sure there isn’t anyone who gets too rowdy when it gets busy. Cory works the bar, and Ashley will be showing you the ropes tonight. You’ll be taking drink orders, walking around offering people shots, and doing a little cleanup with her. It won’t take long to get used to the rotation.”
    “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
    “Thank God for another woman,” Ashley joked, grasping Meagan’s hand for a shake. “There is way too much testosterone around here. I’m severely outnumbered.”
    “Well, I’m glad to help out a bit, then.” She laughed again.
    “And I like that there’s no ring. Are you single, Meagan?”
    “Knock it off, Brett.” Coop nudged him in the shoulder with his own. “She’s here to work, not to be bothered by you.”
    “Careful, boys. Coop’s laid claim on this one,” Brett said. “Welcome, Meagan. We’re a harmless, playful bunch here.”
    “I can see that.” She instantly liked each one of them, and after she shook everyone’s hand, it was down to business.
    Ashley led her around the bar and helped her through the routine as they prepped for opening that night. Everyone busy with their own task; she felt silly for her earlier nervousness and almost felt like her normal self again, despite feeling Lyric’s