Free Curves and the Cowboy (BBW Romance - Coldwater Springs 1) by Jenn Roseton Page B

fork into her mouth and she closed her lips around
the morsel of pie. A ripple of excitement skittered down her spine
as his smoldering gaze ensnared her.
    Sarah carefully chewed
and swallowed the cherry and pastry confection, but shook her head
when he forked up another mouthful and offered it to her. She didn’t
think she could eat another bite while he was looking at her in that way, as if she was something delicious he’d like to sample.
    The thought made her
cheeks burn again and she prayed he wouldn’t notice. She
watched as he ate another biteof her pie.
    “ So, what have you
been up to since you moved back?” His gaze swept over her
face, seeming to take in every detail of her appearance.
    Sarah shrugged. “Not
much. Just settling back in at home and getting ready for school in
two weeks.” It had been fun catching up with her old friends,
though.
    “ Been to the
drive-in?”
    “ Oh, wow. Is that
place still open?”
    “ Every Friday
night.” He grinned. “How about we go there this week?
They’re showing His Girl Friday .”
    Sarah blinked. Did Chase
McCord just ask her out? On a date? She shivered with excitement. “ Okay.” She hoped he didn’t notice the
husky tone in her voice.
    “ I’ll pick
you up at seven.” He took another swallow of coffee, and
stood, his eyes intent on her face. “See you then.”
    He left the diner and
Sarah pinched herself. Ouch! She wasn’t dreaming. In two
days’ time she had a date with Chase McCord, the man she had
fantasized about for years.
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    Sarah scrutinized her
reflection in the mirror. Blow dried hair curled just at her
shoulders - check. Flattering outfit - check. Well, as flattering
as she had in the closet. She hadn’t been sure what to wear at
first. What did a twenty-four year old wear to the local
drive-in? The last time she had gone there was when she was in high
school and she was pretty sure she had worn jeans. But what should
she wear on a date with Chase?
    She finally settled on a
summery, pale blue dress with a surplice neckline and cinched waist
that showed off her curves to their best advantage.
    Opening her closet door,
she stared at her shoe collection. She didn’t usually wear
heels, and if Chase was picking her up in his truck, it would be
silly to wear them. She wouldn’t want to wobble when she
climbed in, unless... A mischievous smile lit up her face. Heels
meant he would have to put his arm around her to help her into his
truck. Hmm.
    Four pairs plus a pair of
three inches high strappy black sandals. Not much to choose from.
However much she wanted to wow Chase when he came to pick her up, she
had to be some kind of sensible. She chose a pair of wedges with
white cinches. They did look good with her outfit, even if the heel
was low.
    The doorbell rang, just
as she slipped her feet into her shoes. She crossed to the bedroom
window and peeked out the front. Chase’s gleaming black SUV
was parked right outside.
    Sarah’s stomach
fluttered with nerves as she checked her reflection in the mirror one
last time. With her parents gone for the evening, she snapped up her
purse and tried not to race down the stairs.
    She swung the door open a
bit too fast, her pulse thrumming with the thrill of their first
date.
    “ Hi.” She
tucked a wayward strand behind her ear and smiled at Chase from under
her lashes, taking in his appearance. His crisp white button down
shirt emphasized his honest tan, while his form-fitting dark jeans
screamed pure male.
    “ Hi.” His
blue eyes flickered over her appreciatively, and her breath
quickened. “Ready to go?”
    “ Yes.” Sarah
silently cursed the breathy quality of her voice as she stepped out
and locked the front door. His scent wafted over her, tantalizing
her with a sexy combination of leather and hay. Chase opened the
door of the SUV for her and helped her in, his hand under her elbow
tingling her skin.
    She fastened her seatbelt
and waited for him to come around to the driver’s