When I arrived at your resort, I was broken. Emotionally and professionally, I had nothing left.

The last three books I published bombed and the ink was barely dry on my divorce papers. The divorce I never saw coming.

All I needed was peace and quiet, and you gave it to me. 

That and so much more.

Hope. Courage. Friendship.

Passion.

The last thing I want to do is leave, but if I stayed, I'd only be staying for you.

Staying for You is created by Jennifer Wyk, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Staying for You

"Still have the stuff for mac and cheese?"


Unfortunately, we’re both dressed. Fortunately, though, she’s in a pair of my boxers, a The Escape sweatshirt, and her fuzzy socks she wore here earlier. Her hair is a mess from my fingers running through it, a little bit of mascara is smudged under her eyes, but the smile on her face is what I can’t stop staring at.


It’s brilliant and wide. Teeth white and a little imperfect. Lips naturally a little rosy. Soft and pliant. The bottom a little more plump than the top.


"Keep looking at my mouth and we’ll never eat."


I grin, wink, and move around the kitchen to grab what we need along with Cami, who’s already filling a pot with water.


I’m shredding a block of cheddar cheese while she’s digging around in my fridge.


"Velveeta. It’s so gross by itself but it makes the best mac and cheese."


Chapter 30: First Time For Everything