Rock Your Body: A BWWM Romance by Susan Westwood Read Free Book Online Page B

though she deals with celebrities all the time.”
    “Seems like an odd profession for someone who is so private.”
    ***
    Colin didn’t want to talk about his publicist, Donna. She’d broken his heart. Sort of. In actuality, she’d bruised his ego. Looked like he was destined to be attracted to women who didn’t want him.
    Evidenced by his interest in Tamra who didn’t even know he existed beyond being a client. He sighed.
    “It probably is, but I’ve never asked her about it. Does she have something in her past that makes you suspicious? I mean besides the pictures on her Facebook page?”
    “Not on the surface. Just a gut feeling. She dumped you?”
    “You find that hard to believe?”
    “I guess.”
    “Why?”
    Tamra shook her head as if her answer would be obvious. “Because rock stars get what they want.”
    Colin laughed. “Nope. I don’t have people around me like that. If they think I’m being a jerk they tell me. I want it that way. You can never believe your press.”
    She cocked her head. “Hm.”
    “Hm? That’s it. I tell you about a humiliating story in my life and that’s your only reaction?”
    “Yep.”
    Wow. A tough nut. Was she worth cracking? She might be. She had no idea how beautiful she was. Her mocha skin offset her deep blue eyes. What an amazing combination. She didn’t wear any makeup, but she didn’t have to. Her skin was clear and smooth.
    She went back to eating, her eyes still on her laptop.
    “What else did you find?” he said finally.
    This dinner was a business one. Not what he had in mind. He’d hoped to get to know Tamra a little better.
    She was all business. Would he ever get past that façade? He was usually good at breaking through people’s barriers. Tamra’s seemed higher than most. That made him more curious and more determined. What would she be like when she finally surrendered to him?
    Would she go down fighting or would she just give it all up at once?  Would she hate him for it? That he didn’t want. He doubted he’d tire of the chase. Nor would he tire of her once he caught her. No, he figured Tamra had many layers.
    She’d be interesting for a long time.
    ***
    Tamra finished her dinner. She wanted Kelly to see the note. In her mind, the stalker had escalated things. Not only was the note delivered personally, but the verbiage was more desperate. She hadn’t wanted to alarm Colin, but she needed to talk to Larry first.
    How much should they share with Colin? She was all for full disclosure but technically Larry was paying the bills. Or at least he’d signed the contract to pay the bills.
    Twilight was upon them so Tamra felt she could leave. She packed up her things, cleared her place then walked out to her car. 
    That chose not to start. She knew she’d needed to have it in for service, but she’d put it off. “Damn.”
    “Problem?”
    Colin was at her window.
    “Won’t start.”
    “Hm. The garages are closed at this point. You want to call a tow truck?”
    “I can use my phone.”
    “Fine but don’t wait out here in the dark.”
    This was a nice neighborhood. The only crimes were domestic violence and burglaries. Neither would put her in any danger. “I’ll be fine.”
    “No, come in and I’ll keep you company while you wait.”
    This was all so exasperating. Tamra wanted to be home in bed. She didn’t want to be dealing with a car that didn’t work. She sighed. She dialed the number for a tow truck. The person said he’d be there in two hours.
    Okay, she didn’t want to sit in her car for two hours so she climbed out and went into Colin’s house. He’d left the door open for her. When she entered, he sat on a couch in the living room, his feet up on the coffee table.
    “Change your mind?”
    “The tow truck won’t be here for two hours.”
    “Then I’ll drive you home.”
    “No need. I can call Kelly.”
    “She said her daughter was home tonight. Why disturb her? I can drive you.”
    Tamra didn’t like the idea of