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“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in you.”

“And I’d be lying if I said I was interested in you.” Peyton brushed at her skirt as if kissing him had left her dusty, or as if she just wanted to whisk away the memory of his touch. “I'm here so you have a chance to get to know your daughter. Nothing more. And I mean that, Luke. Nothing more.”

“Then why did you kiss me back?”

“I …” She opened her mouth, closed it. “I didn't mean to. I got caught up in the moment and—”

“Overcome by the heat? Swept away by the romantic atmosphere of a children's zoo?” He shifted closer. Still, she kept her distance, stood strong and cool, dispassionate. If he hadn't been there himself, he wouldn't believe that ten seconds ago this same woman had been leaning into him, letting out soft mews of desire. “Don't pretend you didn't enjoy that. Don't pretend it was nothing.”

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The Barlow Brothers: Nothing tames a Southern man faster … than true love!