A Kiss for You

By Avery Jacobs

Samantha didn't think that love was in the cards for her. She was a strong, successful woman who only needed men for one thing. She had money, a penthouse, and a fun buddy... she had it all. That was until she met Joe. Joe was the kind of man that made her think that maybe love was possible. Maybe she could have the family that she secretly desired. Was it possible that Joe is her game changer?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Avery Jacobs
• Release date: Sep 15, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310945151

Avery Jacobs

I've loved reading romance novels most of my life. I love time travel stories, Scottish novels, or just good erotica. I've always wanted to write a book, it's been a dream of mine for longer than I can remember. I decided that it was time, I needed to just do it instead of wishing I could do it! I am a mother of one wonderful son and have a man in my life who makes me happier than I ever thought possible.

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A

KISS

FOR

YOU

The Gulf Series Book 2

Written by Avery Jacobs

Copyright 2015 by Avery Jacobs

Smashwords Edition

Author’s Note: This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events described in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. All characters depicted in sexual acts in this work of fiction are 18 years of age or older.

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my family. I’ve been very fortunate in my life to have incredible parents, sisters, and a brother. With a mother who stayed at home to raise us all and a father who fought for our country’s freedom, I couldn’t be more proud of where I’ve come from and for whom I am lucky enough to call family.

PROLOGUE

I have to get out of here, thought Samantha, I am in way over my head with this one. Joe was amazing. He was tall, handsome, wealthy, successful, and was an incredible lover; too incredible. She had hoped on coming up to visit him, have sex with him, and then fly home. Now, she was curled in bed, in his arms, for the second day in a row and had no desire to get up. She wanted to stay. His bed, damn it He, felt like home. Never before did she get the feeling of being complete, until this weekend. She always prided herself as being more of a man in a relationship, taking the stance that it was possible to have sex and not become emotionally attached. She and Regan talked about it constantly. They both lived with the expectations that men were put on this world for their pleasure and nothing more. Any emotional attachments and needs, they got from their girlfriends. Now with her 39th birthday approaching this year, she realized that although she had had countless lovers including; a movie star, a rock star, a professional hockey player, and baseball player, she didn’t have what she wanted, a family and time was running out.

Lying in bed with Joe was putting thoughts in her head that he could be the one. He could be the one to change all of that. They could get married, have a child, live happily ever after. This is ridiculous, she thought. You haven’t known him long, he’s 41 and never been married, maybe he has commitment issues just like you did a few weeks ago. He was a game changer, but she wasn’t sure if he wanted to change the game.

He told her she was beautiful, he told her how much he wanted her, but not once was he sweet and loving. He didn’t whisper sweet nothings in her ear, unless you consider Fuck Me, sweet nothings. There were no signs that he wanted more and honestly her clock was ticking and she needed to find someone who did, someone who wanted more. Her Game Changer.

He had talked her into staying one more night. She would spend this night with him in bed, then tomorrow morning, break it off, go home, and find someone she could either spend her life with or at least someone who could give her a baby. It was that or she was going to the clinic to check into artificial insemination. The kid’s song, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage just might have to change for her and read first comes doctor, then comes baby. The end. It wasn’t what she wanted, but as the only living Lee family member, she wanted to carry on her family name. She wanted more than anything to have a baby boy to name him Christopher after her brother. God how she missed him every day. He would be pissed to see how she had wasted all of these years on nobodies. It was just easier that way. You don’t get hurt if your feelings aren’t invested.

Monday morning rolled around and Samantha got up to get her bag together to head home. Joe was in the kitchen cooking breakfast when she came out.

Good morning. Did you sleep good? he asked as he placed a bowl of fruit and a yogurt on the table for her.

Good morning, sure did and you?

Well when I finally got to sleep, I slept great. I was exhausted for some reason. He said with a grin. She gave him a slight smile and sat down to eat. She really hated this part. Hopefully he would just agree that they should end it and be done with it.

Thank you for this weekend Joe. I really enjoyed it. But I think once I go back to Florida, it will be over, us I mean.

Huh, why? I was hoping to visit you soon and spend time with each other. I really have had a lot of fun.

Me too, but I am not looking for a fun buddy and there is no way a relationship will work with us living so far apart. I think it will just be easier to stop this before it goes any further.

Damn Samantha, I thought we were good with together. Didn’t you enjoy it?

Yes I enjoyed it, but let’s just call it what it was, a booty call. I hadn’t been laid in a while, I wanted to sleep with you, you wanted me, we fucked, and it’s over.

I don’t think of it like that. I think there was a lot more to it than that.

Well, I’m sorry if you think so because there wasn’t. Damn she hated being a bitch. She was lying, she didn’t feel that way at all. She wanted nothing more than to strip his clothes off of his tall lean body and just curl back into bed, into his arms and stay there for another few days, but she couldn’t. Her heart wouldn’t let her. I called a car service and it should be here. I’m sorry if I hurt you. I really enjoyed it and I will always think good thoughts of you. Take care and have a great life. She said as he kissed his cheek and walked out of his house and his life forever.

CHAPTER ONE

4 Months Later

But Gwyn, you have to have a big wedding. You are finally getting the man of your dreams, you need a big flashy wedding to show off the love of your life. Samantha said frustrated.

Sorry, not gonna happen, Gwyn said, We are thinking about a destination wedding though. Just our closest friends and family with us then maybe a big reception here when we get back.

Hold up. Destination wedding? Where and of course I will be there right?

Yes, of course you will. I want you to be my maid of honor. I know you already did it once, but this will be the last time, I assure you.

Of course I will honey, but where? Destination where? I need to know when and what type of climate I need to shop for.

We are thinking January in Hawaii, the Big Island to be exact. Since Kona, the club, played a huge part in our relationship coming together again, we are thinking of this swanky resort in Kona we found on the internet. I can’t believe how much rooms are, but Nick offered to pay for anyone’s room that may not be able to afford it. We are thinking sunset wedding on the beach. No big white dress, no tuxes, just Nick and I with loved ones. We chose January because it is whale watching season then and it would be nice to get away from crappy cold weather and veg on a beach!

Samantha grabbed Gwyn and hugged her, I cannot be happier for the two of you. I can’t believe you are going to marry Nick and become Gwyn Moretti. I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Now, I have four months to find a man to bring with me, who will be my plus one.

Gwyn looked at her feet, I have an idea.

Oh no, I know that look, don’t even think it. Please tell me you aren’t going to do it.

He really misses you Sam. He wants you, he wants a relationship with you. Every time I get on the phone with him, the first thing he asks is how you are and if you’re seeing someone. It’s killing him that you won’t talk to him.

Look, we’ve been over this. Joe is amazing; pretty much the perfect man. But I’m not doing the long distance thing.

It was definitely killing her, thought Samantha. She hadn’t talked to him in over four months and he was still in her thoughts daily. She tried to hook up with a gorgeous client who was looking at buying a penthouse condo, but she couldn’t go through with it. He wasn’t Joe. So now, not only was she by herself, but she wasn’t getting laid either. This was the longest amount of time she’d been without a man. She was never one to want to be in a long term relationships, but she had a fun buddy, Eric, for the past four years. Eric Carlson was pilot in the Air Force. He traveled a lot, but when he was in town, he always called Samantha. Never once did she think about wanting a relationship with him. He was just someone to take the edge off and he was amazing at doing that. 5’11", blond, blue eyes, 6 pack abs, a sleeve tattoo as well as another one that ran down his side onto his hip that always fascinated her, he was hot, sexy, and just what the doctor ordered when she was feeling randy. Unfortunately, he was gone, a lot, so they didn’t get together as much as she wished. Right now he was on TDY, but would be back at the end of the week. Joe was the last man she had been with and she was hoping that Eric would come home and make her forget about Joe; forget his green eyes that shined like emeralds when they were making love, forget his long strong fingers that knew just where to touch her.

Um Sam? You in there? asked Gwyn as she tried to get her attention.

Sorry, I was just thinking that Eric would be home at the end of the week. Maybe I’ll see if he wants to come to Hawaii with me for your wedding.

Hell no, you aren’t bringing your fuck buddy to my wedding, especially if Joe will be there. Please don’t do this to me Gwyn. You can’t invite him. I don’t think I can see him. I’m afraid of what will happen if I do, she said sounding more afraid than she would have liked.

I love you Samantha, but don’t you think it’s time to cut Eric loose? He’s not marriage material and isn’t that what you’re after now? Didn’t you say you wanted a family?

Logic was her enemy, thought Sam. You’re probably right. But it’s great to have a sure thing when you don’t have anyone steady in your life. He is so much better than my vibrator.

Gwyn laughed, I’m sure he is. I just don’t like to see you waste yourself on someone like him. He might be good in the sack, but from what you’ve said, that’s about all he has going for him. He told you a long time ago, he doesn’t want a relationship, never wants kids, doesn’t want a wife, isn’t that reason enough to leave him?

Maybe one last time for old time sakes, Sam said as she wiggled her eyebrows.

And that Ms. Lee, is why I love you. Now, let’s talk birthday party.

Ugh, don’t remind me.

Where is this coming from? You love your birthday.

Yes, I love gifts, parties, getting together with my friends, but I do not want to be reminded that I will be only one year away from turning 40 and I have no man, no children, no prospects in my life.

Hello? I am about to turn 41, so I don’t want to hear any whining.

Oh yeah Gwyn, bless your heart. You have an amazing son and you are about to marry Mr. Perfect. Yep, your life sucks.

Gwyn giggled, It is pretty great isn’t it? The only thing that could make it better is if Nick and I would have gotten together earlier so we could have had a baby together, but it’s too late for that now. It breaks my heart that he has no children. He would have been the best dad ever.

Yes, he will be a great dad to Henry and who’s to say you still can’t have a baby. 40 is the new 30 didn’t you know?

I love you but I don’t think it will happen. Nick and I have talked about it and he said that he will be a dad to Henry, but doesn’t want anything to take away from what we have. In four years, Henry will go off to college and Nick and I will have plenty of getting freaky time together!

TMI Gwyn!

Sorry, back to your party. We are going to have the best Halloween/Birthday party ever this year. Nick wants to host it at his house, you ok with that?

Nick’s house, aren’t you moved in yet?

Nope and I’m not going to until we’re officially married. I am not going to uproot Henry until things are 100% official and legal. This way, there is nothing that David can do or say to put a stop to it. He’s already trying to pull shit.

Sounds like the dickhead. Party at Nick’s sounds great. Tell him thank you. So are we going to do a theme this year or just a regular costume party?

That’s up to you. I have some ideas, but wanted to talk to you about it first.

What are you thinking?

Nick and I were talking last night about it and we are thinking super heroes. With all of the super hero movies out right now, the stores will be full with costume ideas.

OOOHHHH, I love it! I need to think of who I can be. Do you know who you want to be already?

I’m thinking Wonder Woman or I also found a really cool female Robin costume and Nick was thinking Wolverine. He mentioned Superman, but if I saw his body squeezed into tights, girl we would never leave the bedroom!

This is such a great idea. I need to plan my costume. We only have a month.

I have a suggestion for your costume, I looked up sexy red head super heroes, what do you think about Poison Ivy from Batman? She is sexy as hell and with your red hair and green eyes, you could really pull it off, she said as she showed Samantha a picture from her phone.

OOOHHH, I love it. That would be perfect. Maybe I can find my Batman!

Hmmm, maybe she can thought Gwyn.

*****

Unfortunately for Samantha, Eric’s return was delayed until just before Halloween, her birthday. She decided instead of breaking it off with him, she would try her one last hurrah theory and invite him to her birthday party. Gwyn wouldn’t be happy, but at least it wasn’t her wedding. He accepted and was going to come dressed as He-Man. She was really looking forward to seeing him in the costume. Hopefully, at least for one night, he could take her mind off of Joe. He still texted her, just not as frequently. He was definitely persistent, she’d give him that. Somehow, and she knew it was Gwyn, he knew her birthday party was this weekend, so his text messages increased.

Wednesday 8:00pm – I heard from a little birdy that your birthday was this weekend. I wish I was there to help you celebrate.

Thursday 9:00am – I wish you would talk to me. It’s been months now, can’t we at least be friends?

Thursday 7:00pm – Just finished a meeting and signed a huge contract. I wish I had someone to celebrate with. I wish it was you.

Friday 12:00pm – Some how, some way, you will talk to me again. Please?

I just don’t understand why he doesn’t get it through his thick skull that I want more? thought Samantha. If he lived here, I would use all of my charms to keep him and make it work, but I can’t deal with the distance. I can get sex here, that isn’t all that I want. Men are so frustrating.

Eric was meeting her at her condo at 8:00pm to head over to the party. She had a girl from work come over and help her with her makeup. She wore a green corset that synched her waist, her breasts were covered with strategically placed leaves that covered just enough so she wasn’t breaking the law, matching leaf covered bikini bottoms, and topped it off with a sheer green cape trailing down the back. She had leaves and small flowers running up her right leg and had leaves drawn down her arm stopping at leaf covered cuffs. She put long extensions in to give her even bigger hair that had leaves and flowers running through it and had huge green eyelashes put on along with exaggerated green eye shadow with a deep burgundy lip. The costume was pretty revealing, even for Samantha, but it was her 39th birthday and she may not have this body for much longer, so it was time to show it off. Maybe Batman would show up and whisk her away to his bat cave. He-Man would just have to understand.

Her doorbell rang as she was running rose oil behind her ears. She wanted an authentic scent to go with her costume, her normal perfume just wouldn’t do tonight. She opened the door and there was He-Man, Master of the Universe. He was one of the only men she knew who could get away with wearing so little. His huge muscles in his legs and arms flexed as he brought up his