by Maxine Henri | Dec 11, 2023 | Bonus Content
London “Thank you, Norm.” I hand the folder to the managing director of our LA hospice. “Is there anything else you need from me?” “That would be all, boss. Are you flying back to New York today?” “Yes.” In my head, I’ve already drafted a to-do list for my flight...
by Maxine Henri | Jul 19, 2023 | Bonus Content
Read Chapter Nine Here She barges in like an angel of vengeance, hitting me with conflicting emotions. Fuck, she is beautiful. I see her from my spot at the bar where I’ve been nursing whiskey, not really enjoying it. Miserable all day, I can’t even get drunk. When I...
by Maxine Henri | Jul 19, 2023 | Bonus Content
Read Chapter Eight Here The front door buzzer drills into my brain, but I’m unable to move. Unwilling to move. For all I know, it’s James and I’m not ready to see him. Will I ever be? Last night I ran away from the club, not waiting for his explanation. Not even truly...
by Maxine Henri | Jul 19, 2023 | Bonus Content
Read Chapter Seven Here “Ladies and gentleman, he’s whistling,” Jason announces to nobody, since it’s just the two of us in the office. “Do I suspect that after weeks of troubles in paradise, you’re finally sailing free of—” “I’m happy. There is still plenty of room...
by Maxine Henri | Jul 19, 2023 | Bonus Content
Read Chapter Six Here He groans again and then grabs my hand and drags me toward the entrance. His lips are on mine the minute we enter my apartment. We lose the shoes. I shove his shirt off his shoulders. My dress lands on the floor. We stumble around, kissing in a...
by Maxine Henri | Jul 19, 2023 | Bonus Content
Read Chapter Five Here Don’t tell him. He’ll judge you. He’ll think you’re a slut. You can’t build a relationship on that. Is that what I want? A relationship? I don’t know the man enough, but he saved me, he showed up back in my life—that must be a sign—and now he’s...
