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to keep her three brothers from killing Arthur. They could be an intimidating group. But somehow, Justin didn’t strike her as the type who would scare easily.
    She dismissed the wayward thought immediately. She needed to focus on work only. No more dates—and definitely no more kisses.
    * * *
    Siobhan sat at her kitchen table late Saturday afternoon working on the press release and tweaking the ads that would be sent to various magazines and newspapers in the coming week. After reading and reworking the release three times, she was finally satisfied with the finished product. Just as she hit the print button, her doorbell rang. She figured it was one of her brothers. Anytime a man showed interest in her or Morgan, the guys each paid a visit to interrogate their sisters. She made her way to the front door and snatched it open without looking through the peephole.
    â€œLook, I don’t...” Her eyes widened and her sentence trailed off. “Justin. What...what are you doing here?” She had forgotten she’d given him her address.
    â€œCan I come in?”
    She hesitated for a split second before backing up and waving him in. She closed the door and leaned against it. His gaze burned a slow path down her body and back up, and Siobhan felt a sudden need to cover herself.
    â€œNice outfit.”
    Since she didn’t have plans to leave the house, she’d put on a tank top and an old pair of cutoff jean shorts that revealed more than they covered. “I wasn’t expecting company, so... Anyway, you never answered my question.”
    â€œYou canceled our date...by text ,” Justin said, as if that explained it all. “Why?”
    If anything, she had expected him to call in response to her text, not show up at her house. “I told you—I have a lot of work I have to finish.”
    â€œIt’s Saturday, Siobhan.” He closed the distance between them, braced one hand on the door above her head and brought his face within six inches of hers. “You’re going to have to do better than that, baby.”
    Siobhan’s breath caught, and her pulse spiked.
    â€œDid I say or do something wrong?”
    She shook her head.
    â€œI thought we had a good time both times at the coffee shop.”
    â€œYes, but—”
    â€œBut what? When two people enjoy each other’s company, it seems logical that they’d want to spend more time together.”
    â€œJustin, I think you’re a really nice guy, but I don’t want to lead you on or give you the impression I want anything from you other than friendship.”
    A slow grin tilted the corners of his mouth. “And you think by us going to dinner and a movie, I’ll think you want more than friendship.”
    Siobhan nodded.
    â€œWhat if I promise I won’t assume you want anything other than a good time? Then will you go out with me?”
    â€œWhat about you? What do you want?”
    â€œAll I want is to spend the evening with a beautiful woman.” Justin eased close enough for their breaths to mingle. “So, Ms. Hunter, will you go out with me?”
    With his lips so near and his eyes locked on hers, Siobhan could barely form a coherent thought, let alone answer him. Everything inside her screamed no , but she heard herself answer, “Yes,” just before his mouth came crashing down on hers. Unlike the previous kisses they had shared, this one was more urgent and demanding. She felt her control slipping and pulled back.
    â€œI made reservations for six thirty,” he whispered against her lips. “That way we’ll have plenty of time to see one of the later showings at the theater.”
    Still trying to get her heart rate under control, she said, “I need to change my clothes.”
    He moved back.
    â€œYou can wait in here.” She led him to the family room. “Can I get you something to drink?”
    Justin took a seat on her recliner. “No, thank