Her Secret Weapon (Silhouette Intimate Moments #1034) (A Year of Loving Dangerously)
Beverly Barton
Language: English
Pages: 256
ISBN: 0373271042
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
THE AGENT: Burke Lonigan, weapons expert and world-class charmer THE MISSION: To destroy a dangerous traitor, while defending his woman and child! Facing off with a deadly menace was easy for Burke Lonigan-until a beguiling beauty stepped in danger' s path. The only way Burke could protect Callie Severin was to make her his wife. Then Burke discovered his new bride was the beautiful stranger he had taken to his bed one passionate night long ago-and the mother of the child he' d never known! Now Burke was determined to defend his family-and damn the consequences to his heart! a year of loving dangerously Where passion rules and nothing is what it seemsâ ¦.
wondering…that is, we weren’t gossiping, just being curious. Won’t you find it difficult to work with Mr. Lonigan after…well, after what happened?” “What do you and the others think happened?” Callie asked. “Oh, dear, I’m afraid I’ve upset you. Pardon me for—” “Mr. Lonigan and I have not had an affair. We are not lovers.” “You aren’t?” “No. I can assure you that I didn’t know it was customary for his mistress to host his parties. If I’d known, I would have declined his invitation.” “Dear
man’s a fool.” “Actually, I’m the fool.” Callie lifted the flute of Chardonnay to her lips. The taste was pleasing on her tongue. She sipped the sharp, dry white wine and decided it was the best she’d ever drunk. Mr. Lonigan downed the rest of his whiskey. His already flushed cheeks darkened. “Why are you the fool?” “Because I should have known something was wrong. He’s been acting odd for quite some time now and I chose to accept his rather weak excuses.” “You were very much in love, I
am I, Leland?” “I wouldn’t know, sir.” Burke grinned. “Go on to bed, man. It’s past midnight and we’ve a busy day ahead of us tomorrow.” “As you wish, sir.” Leland nodded, pivoted and made a dignified exit. Where had SPEAR found Leland Perkins? Burke wondered, and not for the first time. A gentleman through and through and quite good at his performance as the devoted servant. But there was much more to the man than met the eye. Burke would stake his life on it. Leland had been in his employ
threatening look in those crystal blue eyes. “Yes, you are,” she said softly. “Hey, old man, after that sort of confession, you’d best tell the lady what she wants to hear,” Herbert Garvey advised. Burke pivoted Callie so that they faced each other. He cupped her face with his hands and gazed into her eyes. “If I am your first true love, then, my darling, I promise that you will indeed be my last love.” The kiss took her unawares. His lips mated with hers in the most tender yet passionate of
plastered and couldn’t be held totally responsible for his actions, where she on the other hand had been perfectly sober and could be held responsible. She left the bedroom, made her way down the marble staircase and rushed hurriedly through the huge foyer and out the front door. She glanced at the house and said goodbye to her lover. She’d never see Burke Lonigan again. In a few weeks, he would be nothing more than a sweet memory. Chapter 1 Callie dashed out of the elevator, thankful