L.T.Marshall

"The unexpected death of Rose’s beloved aunt ends up being a driving force in her uneventful life. She gives up her lonely, unfulfilled big city existence for the country home and life from cherished childhood memories.
But can it live up to them?
All she wants is to find her place in the world; the happiness and independence she has been searching for. With her little dog Muffin by her side and a much needed new friend, it does seem possible - until an encounter with the handsome local Laird of the Munro Estate sends her spiralling from young professional woman to hormonal bundle of goo.
Their chemistry is undeniable, but with him not seemingly on the market, this might not be the place for her after all.
Thrust into the world of country living, will Rose ever find true love?
In this roller coaster of emotions and a whole lot of country charm, one thing is for sure: Rose is certainly not going to be bored anymore!"

Just Rose

　　‘So, he didn’t kiss you back?’ Abby was still limiting the damage to Rose’s make up with Kleenex and water, brushing her hair out and trying to bring some sense of normal back to her ravaged look. Kneeling in front of her in the tight cubicle.


　　‘No...Yes...No... I don’t know!’ She was sitting on the toilet lid, no longer crying, having recapped the sorry tale already.


　　‘Well he either did or he didn’t!’ Abby rummaged for a lip balm and started using it on Rose’s mouth.


　　‘He stopped me, but not like right away. He didn’t pull away, he just held me a second, mouth to mouth. Like a kiss but not an open mouth let’s take it further kiss. Just lips pressed on lips. Just sort of stopped and waited for a second to pull away.’ Rose sighed and took the balm herself to apply a generous layer, her mouth felt swollen from repeated lip biting when she had been howling her eyes out.


　　‘So, he did kiss you, he just didn’t let it get out of hand?’ Abby said thoughtfully.


Chapter 27