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The Perfect Fit
A Riley O'Brien & Co Novella
Jenna Sutton
Released April 5th, 2016
Zeke May has spent the past two years recovering from an IED attack and trying to adjust to life as a civilian. The veteran hiring program at denim empire Riley O’Brien & Co. offers a new beginning. The only problem is the high cost of housing in San Francisco, and Margo Lange could be the perfect solution.
Now that Margo has completed veterinary school, she’s ready to fulfill her dream of living in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, she’s drowning in student loan debt and the only places she can afford are dumps. Luckily, one of her uncle’s Army buddies needs a roommate.
Although Zeke’s place is a perfect fit for Margo’s budget, he is not what she expects. He’s much younger than her uncle, and he’s melt-your-panties hot. She doesn’t want to fall for him, but it doesn’t take her long to realize that Zeke is the perfect fit for her, regardless of their age gap. Too bad he’s so obviously still in love with his ex-wife…
As Zeke stood in the
elevator in the Four Seasons, he ran his hand over his hair, searching for any
unruly strands. Satisfied that everything was in order, he adjusted the French
cuffs of his bright white tuxedo shirt and furtively checked his fly to make
sure it was zipped.
Never in his life had
he showered, shaved, and dressed as quickly as he had tonight. He was surprised
he’d only nicked himself once.
Even
though he’d driven like a maniac to get to the hotel as fast as humanly
possible, he was still forty-five minutes late. He hated being late, regardless
of the circumstances. But his tardiness tonight was even more unacceptable
because Margo had been counting on him.
Because of stupid softball
game, she’d had to take a taxi in an evening gown. She was probably livid, and
he couldn’t blame her.
Why hadn’t he just
left the game early? Better yet, why hadn’t he declined Margo’s invitation to
attend Pictures & Paws?
He should have. But
he’d hated the thought of her going to this type of event alone. And, if he
were honest with himself, he would admit that he’d wanted to go with her, even
if it was a monumentally bad idea.
Being around her was torture. A couple of days ago, he’d
accidently bumped into her in the kitchen, his front grazing her back. That
small touch had created a big problem … behind his zipper.
Ever since that day
when he had retrieved Margo’s panties from Roby’s paws, Zeke had tried—and
failed—to push her back into the roommate-only zone. But those tiny panties had
already done their damage.
Whenever they were
together, he constantly thought about what she wore underneath her clothes. He
even thought about it when they weren’t together.
His dormant libido had
awakened, and now the damn thing was boiling like an active volcano. It could
erupt at any time.
Zeke should be happy
that his penis had returned to its normal operations. But he wasn’t. Instead, he was frustrated and edgy and hard
all the fucking time.
He didn’t understand
why this was happening now. And he sure as hell didn’t understand why it was
happening with Margo.
It didn’t happen with
anyone else.
Today, during the
softball game, a pretty woman on the opposing team had run into him. The force
of the impact had knocked them to the ground, with her sprawled on top.
She’d been a
sweet-smelling, curvy armful. And his penis had been uninterested.
If it could talk, it
would have said, I’m bored. But
around Margo, it said, Mmm, I want some
of that.
Of course, his dick
didn’t care about the eleven-year age gap between them. And it didn’t care that
she had her whole life ahead of her, while he had already lived a big portion
of his.
Finally, the elevator
reached the fifth floor. When he stepped out, he immediately began to look for
Margo. No matter where they were, her bright hair made it easy to spot her.
After searching the
area where the pictures were displayed and the ballroom where dinner would be
served, he wandered onto the terrace. The huge space overlooked Yerba Buena
Gardens, and the surrounding buildings provided plenty of light.
He surveyed the small
group of people on the terrace. His gaze landed on a woman with vibrant
reddish-gold hair. She was a little taller than Margo, and her hair was wavy
instead of straight. Her back was to him, the flawless skin exposed by her
form-fitting dress.
Damn, that dress is something else.
The dress’s lace
overlay gave the impression that she was naked underneath. And the way it
hugged her curvy hips and cupped her round ass … that should be prohibited in
public venues to prevent riots.
Wait … he recognized
that ass. He saw it—stared at it—every day.
The woman in the sexy
dress was Margo. And the moment his dick realized that fact, it woke up from
its nap and did a couple of stretches in preparation for vigorous
exercise.
Zeke took a deep
breath and exhaled slowly. For a brief moment, he thought about turning around,
going back home, and locking himself in his bedroom until this insanity
passed.
But then Margo glanced in
his direction. And he knew, without a doubt, that he wasn’t going anywhere.
Although set in the Riley O'Brien series, it can be read as a standalone. Both Zeke and Margo are likeable characters with good chemistry between them. Margo is Zeke's personal ray of sunshine. Even though there is an 11 year age difference between them, they get along so well, that I totally forgot about it as I read the story. I loved that their roles were reversed and that even though Zeke is a sexy ex-military man, his only experience has been with his ex-wife, and that sweet Margo has a few things she can teach him. Great short romance with tender, sexy and emotional moments - perfect for a quick afternoon or evening read.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.
Jenna Sutton spent most of her career as an award-winning journalist covering business-related topics including healthcare, commercial real estate, retail, and technology. Nowadays she writes about hot, lovable guys and the smart, sexy women who make them crazy. It’s the culmination of a lifelong dream, and she feels so lucky to be able to do it.
Jenna has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Texas Christian University and a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University.
Jenna and her husband live in a 103-year-old house in Texas.
Thank you so much for featuring THE PERFECT FIT! Great review!
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