Ashes of You: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (The Lost & Found Series Book 5)

“Does this mean you can be my real mom? Not just in my heart?”

And then he lunged.

“Can’t imagine doing life without you. Not now. Hallie, you’ve ruined me. But I’d burn myself to ash over and over if it meant getting you in the end.”

“I’m serious. You feel everything around you. You sense when others are in pain or struggling. You don’t just brush it off. You face it. That’s incredibly brave in my book.”

I could’ve drunk Hallie dry and would still be starved for her taste.

“Love that you feel safe enough to yell at me.”

“I want you, Hallie. But I’m the last thing you need.”

“Hallie, you’re the most stunning woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. Your kindness and empathy only make you more beautiful. But your bravery? It steals my breath.”

To make sure she came so hard, she saw stars. There’d be no hurry. I’d worship every inch of her skin. Taste her. Make her quiver and beg for release.

Because Lawson Hartley was dangerous on a good day. Lawson Hartley shirtless and touching me? That was lethal.