Nina Tempted the Lord

By Kelly Hunter

A When Honey Got Married... Novella

The sister of the bride needed a date of convenience and who better than her hazel-eyed, mysterious co-worker? If only Nina could keep her hands off his perfect body until she learned his true identity…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
• Release date: Feb 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781622664900

Kelly Hunter

Kelly Hunter has always had a weakness for fairytales, fantasy worlds, and losing herself in a good book. She is married with two children, avoids cooking and cleaning, and despite the best efforts of her family, is no sports fan! Kelly is however, a keen gardener and has a fondness for roses. Kelly was born in Australia and has travelled extensively. Although she enjoys living and working in different parts of the world, she still calls Australia home.

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Nina Tempted the Lord

Kelly Hunter

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Copyright © 2013 by Kelly Hunter. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means. For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.

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Edited by Shannon Godwin

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Ebook ISBN 978-1-62266-490-0

Manufactured in the United States of America

First Edition May 2013

Second Edition February 2014

The author acknowledges the copyrighted or trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this work of fiction: Vincent, Jaguar, Hummer, Corvette, University of Oxford, Washington Post, Cadillac, Audrey Hepburn.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

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Chapter One

Official rumor had it that at seventeen, Judge Moreau’s youngest daughter had run away and joined the circus. Unofficial rumor had it that Nina Moreau had run off with a hard-bodied Irish boy whose dimpled smile had burned hotter than the southern sun. Neither rumor was strictly true.

At seventeen—with a dozen years worth of ballet, gymnastics, and bone-bending focus already behind her—Nina Moreau had quite simply followed the dance.

The circus and Connor Boyd had merely been bonuses.

Connor was long gone—he had the itchiest feet on the planet—but Nina had stayed with the Night Circus, and new friends had gradually replaced the family she’d left behind. The Englishman Alexander Carradice for example, had joined the company some two years ago in the role of finance director. A desk job, one would have thought. No need to get out on the floor and find out what performers needed or what the support staff wanted. No need to figure out how to improve the touring experience or how best to advertise the circus. Not his job. But Alexander Carradice had done all of those things and the circus had flourished and Alex still seemed to spend more time out of his office than in.

Fair of face and exceptionally well formed, Alex was also sharply observant, and Lord, he could be blunt when the mood came upon him.

The mood was very definitely upon him now.

Nina, if you’re not going to concentrate, get back on the floor before you fall, he roared from his spotter’s position some forty feet below.

Nina paused, mid-reverse-flag-climb, and shot him a glare, never mind that his aristocratic English accent usually made her want to smile and—on rare occasion—swoon. Yes, the aerial silks were dangerous and involved hanging in midair by a slender bolt of silk or two. Yes, she was a long way off the ground and her Isabella drop had been sloppy. But she’d do it again in a minute, and this time she’d do better. That was what practice was for. Carradice, what is your problem?

You! You are my problem. Alex matched her glare for glare. Your timing’s off, your last drop scared me witless, and who knows where you left your focus, because it’s certainly not up there with you. Kat, bring her down.

Kat, I’m fine right where I am.

But Kat minded Alex, not Nina, and lowered the rig.

Don’t you scowl at me, Nina, Alex told her the minute her feet hit the floor, striding up to her, towering over her, because that’s what happened when one person measured in at over six feet and the other one could barely lay claim to being five-four. And a half. You’ve been distracted for days and you’re driving me nuts. I fear for you up there. I know your concentration’s shot. So either tell me what’s wrong so we can fix it, or stand down and let Kat perform in your stead. She’s ready. You’re not.

That is not your call to make, snapped Nina, and eighteen-year-old Kat winced and tried to make herself even smaller than she already was. Sorry, Kat. Nina turned to Kat and tried to put the younger performer at ease. I didn’t mean you weren’t ready. You need to go take a look at the new performance roster. Nina allowed herself a crooked little smile. I think you’ll like it.

Now? asked Kat, and Nina nodded and watched the younger woman hurry toward the door.

This wasn’t the beginning of the end.

Kat wasn’t as good as Nina on the aerial silks.

Yet.

C’mon, Nina. Spill. Alex’s voice had gentled considerably. What’s got you so spooked?

A wedding, she said with

Reviews for Nina Tempted the Lord

[gloria.herrera · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Little did Nina know who she was bringing to her sister's wedding as her date. He co-worker Alex is a player. She has kept their relationship friendly and at arms length because she does not want to be another statistic.

Alex just happens to disagree. Ever since meeting Nina, no other woman will do for him. His reputation has preceeds him and there is nothing he can do to show Nina how strong his feelings are except to be patient with her.

Finally, this trip to accompany Nina at the wedding is a godsend. This finally gives him the chance to spend alone time with Nina and show her who he really is.

This is a surprisingly romantic and emotional story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!