Playing It Country

Making the world believe I was a playboy was easy.

Falling for the girl with one foot out the door? Even I didn’t see that coming.

I’d do anything for my twin brother.

Even put my own life on hold when his first love disappeared and left him heartbroken.

I donned the mask. I played the part. I smiled at the whispers around town.

I took the heat so my brother wouldn’t have to.

Now six years later he’s settled with the love of his life and I’m free to be – me.

It’s a new beginning for both of us. A fresh start.

I’ve barely taken a breath when I’m blindsided by a dark-haired beauty in the local bar.

But just like that, I’m begging for her help before I’ve even gotten her name.

A kiss for a favor.

And what a kiss it is.

I thought that was the end of it but fate had other plans.

Now I need another favor and she needs a place to stay.

It should be easy. Our arrangement has an expiration date.

No need to blur the lines.

Just one night together and suddenly I can’t remember all the reasons I should stay away.

And now? I'm not sure I want to.

I need to figure out how to turn a temporary favor into forever.

Before it’s too late.