Free Sweetest Mistake (Nolan Brothers #2) by Amy Olle Page A

have to worry about this one deceiving him. A deep chuckle knocked loose from his chest and he followed them up the stairs.
    Emily led them down a wide, well-lit hallway to the third door on the right. She motioned Max and Luke ahead of her.
    Max flung his backpack onto the bed and continued to the French doors. When Luke stepped through the doorway, Emily’s light scent tickled his senses.
    He wanted to unwrap her. To see the smooth skin and delicious curves that lay beneath the shapeless, colorless loungewear she wore. She brought to mind hard candy with a surprise center, and he wanted to lick his way to the middle.
    “Holy crap,” Max breathed, looking out at the sweeping views. “There’s no one out here.”
    Panic-filled brown eyes darted between Luke and the kid’s back. “We-we’re isolated, it’s true, but the island is very safe.”
    Her voice sounded like sugar, and he knew she tasted the same.
    Max tossed her an easy grin over his shoulder. “The isolation’s what I like most about it.”
    Emily blinked. “It is?”
    Luke coughed.
    “I mean, great! That’s great.” She scooped up a manila folder off the nightstand and stuck out her arm.
    Max lifted an eyebrow as he took it from her. “What’s this?”
    “Some information about the island. Local attractions and restaurants…” She trailed off when he tossed the folder into the armchair in the corner of the room.
    “Cool, thanks.” He turned back to the view.
    Several beats of silence filled the room. Emily looked to Luke, and he shrugged.
    Abruptly, Max turned away from the balcony door. “I have a proposition for you.”
    Luke straightened. “What kind of proposition?”
    Max looked from Emily to Luke. “I want to rent out the entire house.”
    “The entire house?” Emily squeaked.
    “Why?” Luke wanted to know at the same time.
    For a moment, Max appeared confused about whom to address. He settled on Emily. “I’m making a movie and I want to film it here.”
    “What kind of movie?” Luke didn’t bother with his usual charm offensive.
    Max scratched an itch on his collarbone. “It’s an indie film, small scale and low budget. Just an idea some film students at ESU and I came up with. We managed to raise $20,000 through a crowdfunding campaign.”
    “Wh-when w-would you start? And how long w-w-would you stay?”
    Luke only just stifled an exasperated gasp. “You’ll need a permit.”
    “Next month for a six-week shoot.” Max addressed Emily before his gaze slipped to Luke. “We’ll of course obtain all the necessary approvals.”
    Emily worried the pendant hanging around her neck. “The house is reserved for a w-w-wedding Halloween weekend.”
    Max’s features pulled into a thoughtful frown. “To be honest, I need to work out the details of the schedule and line up my permits.” He sent a nod in Luke’s direction. “Maybe I can work around that weekend.”
    “How many p-people w-w-would be staying?”
    “Not more than ten of us for sure.” A calculating grin curled Max’s lips. “More like five if I can figure out a way to pull it off.”
    “Five people?” Luke didn’t bother to hide the skepticism in his tone. “What did you say this movie is about?”
    The color heightened on Max’s cheekbones. “It’s a slasher flick.” He returned his focus to Emily. “I promise we won’t harm the house. If I want anything moved or even touched, I’ll check with you first. You’d have veto power over everything we do.”
    A small smile turned up the corners of her kissable mouth.
    Luke frowned. “What are you thinking?”
    The whiskey color at the center of her eyes blazed. “It could bring some exposure to the inn.”
    “It could,” Luke agreed. “If anyone bothers to watch the movie.” He inclined his head at Max. “No offense.”
    “Tons taken.”
    Luke ignored the kid, distracted by the way Emily worried her plump bottom lip.
    “I could really use the b-business…”
    A defeated sigh dragged from