Rachel (Curves in the Family)

Growing up with six older sisters put Rachel off dating. All those dramas and hormones made her want a quieter life.

Now a successful owner of her own cake shop, she is tempted to change her mind when Mr Handsome Hunk visits her shop. Torn between living her mundane life with no heart ache, or taking a risk on love, can Rachel give her heart and body to a man for the first time?

James is renovating a house for his sister. He longs to take Rachel out, but after a misunderstanding finds her avoiding him. When Rachel needs his help he is more than willing, and takes the chance to let Rachel know he wants more than her cup cakes!

Can they find love and happiness in each other's arms?

This 22,000 word short story contains scenes only suitable for adults.

Excerpt: He placed his mug down on the counter top, and came towards her. She was shaking again, nervous of his every move. “Listen. I can stay, if that's what you want. I have enough self control to hold you all night without jumping on you. In fact, I would rather put myself through the torture of not touching you, but being close to you, than to leave you. We can play it by ear, whatever you want.”

“Are you sure? It seems such a lot to ask.”

“I am sure. We understand each other, more than anyone else I've ever met. I am willing to do what it takes to make you happy.”

She smiled at him shyly. “Anything?”

He laughed, and she loved the way he sounded, it made her relax, nothing was a big deal to him. “I’ll finish my coffee and then go and have a cold shower.”

If she were more experienced, or more eloquent she might have fired back some smart retort, but she had nothing. Instead, she went to him, and stood on her tiptoes to kiss his cheek. He turned his head and met her with his lips, she did not pull back because she wanted to explore the feelings he drew from her.