Her Christmas Pleasure (The Merry Widows 2)

“I could do this all night.” She caressed his damp skin, threading her fingers through the soft hair on his chest.

He grinned. “Marvelous. I feel the same way.”

“Shall we tell Theo first thing in the morning, before we announce it at breakfast? I think he’ll be pleased with the news.”

His face grew somber. “Do you truly believe so?”

His worried expression endeared him to her even further, if that was possible. “I already told you Theo adores you.”

“Yes, you did. Theo and I spoke in the library when you came upon us yesterday. He confessed his greatest wish was to have a father for Christmas. And he wanted me. Just as you said.” Unrestrained emotion sparkled in his gaze. “I hope he realizes I never want to replace his father. I’ll always honor Lawrence and include him in his son’s life. He is his heir, after all. And Lawrence was my best friend.”

Tears pricked the corners of her eyes. She bent over him, brushing his mouth with hers. “Thank you. Your words mean more to me than I can say.”

“I told you, I always keep my promises.” He stroked her hair back from her face.

“And I shall never break the one I’m going to make to you.”

“I shall hold you to that,” she said with a shaky smile.

“Please do.”

Their lips met in a lingering kiss, and she knew without a doubt that Damien meant every word.

Wanton widows and love struck suitors. Don’t miss Book 1 of Karen Erickson’s Merry Widows series, Lessons in Indiscretion:

Lady Julia Renwick knows she’s too young to live the quiet life of a widow.

But she believes she’s too old for the sexy 26-year-old Earl who is the catch of the Season.

As they begin exploring the passion between them, she discovers that she has a lot to learn.