Can you believe it’s July already? For this holiday weekend, I’m sharing a clip that features a Fourth of July barbecue. This is from The Texan’s Little Secret. Enjoy!

“I’ll take one of those.”  The deep voice gave Carly the clue. She didn’t need to see the cowboy’s face to know Luke had come up to stand beside her. He reached for a cup.

Her fingers tightened automatically, crinkling the wrappings.

He eyed the package. “I can skip having something to drink if you’re that attached to the cups.”

“I’m not attached to them. I’m wondering what you’re doing here.”

His eyebrows shot up. “It’s a barbecue. I’ll give you three guesses.”

One of the cowboys edged by them to get to the picnic table.

Luke stepped aside, moving closer to her. Her hands clenched. The plastic wrapper from the cups crackled again.

She thought about walking away. That ought to show him how little their conversation meant to her. But he stood blocking the pathway between the tables. She couldn’t pass without brushing against him.

The immediate shiver of anticipation running up her spine showed just how foolish that move would be.

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The Texan’s Little Secret is one of my previous books, and you can find it at most major booksellers, including:

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Thanks for dropping in, and have a safe and happy holiday!

All my best,

Barbara