The Mighty Quinns: Riley by Kate Hoffmann Read Free Book Online Page B

you’re here, what are we going to do with ourselves?”
    Nan felt her left leg cramping and she stretched it out. But as soon as she did, the car began to roll. “We’re moving,” she said.
    He looked out the window. “Is your foot on the clutch?”
    â€œI don’t know. I can’t see my foot.”
    They twisted around, Riley trying to get into the driver’s seat. Nan screamed as the car continued to roll.
    â€œOw,” Riley shouted as she kneed him in the groin.
    â€œSorry, sorry.”
    When he finally settled in the driver’s seat, he pulled the emergency brake and the car stopped. Cursing softly, he shoved the door open and stepped out of the car, then circled around it and pulled open her door.
    â€œWhat? I’m not driving again.”
    He reached in and took her arm, gently drawing her out of her seat. But the moment she stood, he yanked her into his arms and into a long, desperate kiss.
    Nan leaned back against the car, surrendering to the feel of his mouth on hers. His hands moved over her body, sending shivers coursing through her. She arched against him as her instincts took control, the need to get closer overwhelming her senses.
    They’d known each other for less than a day and yet this kissing had become almost second nature. Pleasure was the only objective and any inhibitions she might have had were gone. She wanted him to touch her, to kiss her, to completely possess her body. She wanted him to strip off her clothes and wrap her legs aroundhis waist and bury himself deep inside her. All these thoughts came rushing forth, shocking her, yet piquing her desire at the same time.
    Her pulse pounded and adrenaline rushed through her body. She grabbed the hem of his T-shirt and pulled it up, running her hands beneath the soft fabric. His chest was smooth and muscular, a soft line of hair running between his collarbone and his belly.
    The kiss continued to deepen, but then he broke away. Riley slid down in front of her. He pressed his face to her belly, then slipped her shirt up, trailing kisses across her torso. His palm found the soft swell of her breast and Nan moaned as he ran his thumb over her nipple.
    A moment later, he was back at her mouth, kissing her as if he couldn’t seem to stop. She felt weak and powerful all at once—unable to resist yet certain of how much he wanted her. Was it even necessary to slow things down? Or could they just admit where this was heading?
    He leaned into her and she could feel his desire, the hard ridge of his erection evident through the faded fabric of his jeans. Nan fought the urge to touch him there, but her curiosity got the better of her. She smoothed her hands over his belly and then moved lower.
    His breath caught in his throat and then he growled softly, cupping her face in his hands. “What are you doing there?” he murmured. “Trying to drive me completely around the bend?”
    â€œI’m just having a bit of fun,” she teased. Nan glanced up at him. “Would you like me to stop?”
    â€œI think that would be best for now. But I reserve the right to continue on later.” He looked around, then gave her a quick kiss. “Come on. If we don’t hurry, we’re going to miss the sunset.”
    They got back in the car, this time with Riley behind the wheel, then headed down the coast road. Nan was no longer interested in the landscape passing by, beautiful as it was. She couldn’t seem to keep her eyes off of Riley. How could a man as beautiful as he was find her desirable?
    It had to be the fact that she was American. To him, that meant exotic and men always preferred exotic to ordinary. Or maybe she just looked like someone who would be easy to seduce. Having a vacation affair was much simpler than dealing with a real relationship. Ten days and it was done.
    In truth, it really didn’t make a difference why Riley was attracted to her. She wasn’t going to