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    In His Arms
    In His Arms
    In His Arms
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    In His Arms

    By Lexie Davis

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    Jessica Miller ran away from New York after a boyfriend humiliated her. Giving up her prestigious job, she finds herself in Paradise, Texas, her hometown. Taking a pay cut and learning to live a different life, she landed a job at the only diner. All seemed well enough until she spotted Alex Grey.
    Alex is an advertising agent in LA and only came back to Paradise to help a friend develop his woodcarving business. He didn't expect to see Jessica, nor did he expect to feel an attraction to his best friend from high school.
    But they weren't in high school anymore. Jessica knew that once they crossed the friendship line, there was no going back. Will Alex be worth risking her heart for? Or will she cower back and let him slip through her grasp again?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvernight Publishing
    Release dateNov 16, 2017
    ISBN9781773394848
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      In His Arms - Lexie Davis

      Published by EVERNIGHT PUBLISHING ® at Smashwords

      www.evernightpublishing.com

      Copyright© 2017 Lexie Davis

      ISBN: 978-1-77339-484-8

      Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

      Editor: Alison Gold

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

      WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

      This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      IN HIS ARMS

      Romance on the Go ®

      Lexie Davis

      Copyright © 2017

      Chapter One

      One would think with a name like Paradise, the small town in Texas offered bliss to all those who visited. Unfortunately, Jessica Miller came back to her hometown to find her life in the pits. She had given up her established career back in New York City, and in doing so, gave up the life she knew. And all for what? Working at the same old diner just like in high school?

      Jessica slopped the wet rag on one of the tables, each one pushing her closer and closer to quitting time. The diner closed at nine. Depending on the mess, clean-up usually lasted two hours. Tonight, however, she found the place nearly spotless. After sweeping the floor, tidying the tables, and putting the menus in order—she’d call it a night and be home by ten.

      Jessie! Annabelle Parker, the owner of Paradise Diner, yelled from the kitchen. You’ll never guess who’s coming to town. Annabelle was known for heading the gossip mill. Since Paradise didn’t have media, Annabelle covered that for them, alerting everyone of the latest happenings in Paradise faster than breaking news in New York.

      Who? Jessica asked

      Alex Gray, Annabelle said, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. She rounded the counter with a washcloth in her hand to help Jessica.

      Everyone knew about Jessica’s crush on Alex—except for Alex. Jessica had all but spelled it out for him when they’d been teenagers. Whether she complimented him on his outfit or congratulated him on an accomplishment, Alex had never noticed her keen interest. He always saw them as friends; something she realized was all they’d ever be.

      Now Alex worked in advertising out in L.A. with the big dogs, and from what Jessica heard, was making the big bucks too. She’d been back only a year, but why would he come back to Paradise?

      You remember that crush you had on him? Annabelle asked, after knocking two more tables off Jessica’s list.

      Yeah, what about it? Jessica really didn’t want to think about Alex, or what he’s done in the past eight years he’d been gone.

      This could be your chance, girl. Annabelle’s eyes glittered with mischief.

      After the whole ordeal with Justin back in New York, Jessie wasn’t sure if she should get on the love boat again and have some guy sail away with her heart. She’d played with that fire and had the burn scars to prove it.

      Annie, I know what you’re thinking, but please stop. I’ve got more important things going on than dealing with my blast from the past. Jessica switched tables while Annabelle continued.

      Jessie, you need to move on with your life. You came home for a fresh chance. Think of Alex as a fresh chance at love. Annabelle smiled and rearranged the salt and pepper shakers. Besides, he’s cute. If I weren’t old enough to be his mother, you might have a little competition.

      Jessica laughed. Never a dull moment with Annabelle around. No matter what had Jessica down—failing tests in high school after studying all night at the diner, or current problems with men in her life—Annabelle made Jessica laugh. Despite the ten-year age difference, Annabelle was one of Jessica’s dearest friends in Paradise. With an uncanny sixth sense, Annabelle knew Jessica’s thoughts—a

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