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He cupped her face in his hands and lowered his mouth to hers.

The touch was meant to be sweet and tender but quickly turned hot and demanding. Sam traced her lips with his tongue and Faith opened to him. She settled her hands on his chest, pressing closer, and he slid an arm around her waist, holding her tighter.

The sound of their breathing filled his ears, drowning out the night sounds. He wanted her and she wanted him right back. But… There was that damn word again.

He lifted his head. “Faith, we can’t— There’s a—”

“Wedding reception,” she said, her voice barely a whisper.

“Yeah.” He stepped away from temptation and willed her to believe what he was going to say. “You should know this isn’t sudden—kissing you, I mean.”

“I know. It wasn’t for me either.”

“I’ve wanted to do that for a while.”

“I can’t say I haven’t wanted you to.”

“Okay, then.” He blew out a long breath. “Fair warning. At an appropriate time, there will be more kissing. And stuff. Unless you’re not interested. I’ll back off. Just say the word and—”

She shook her head. “I’m all in favor of…stuff.”

“Good.”

“It’s love I have a problem with.”

So did he. How perfect was that?

The Bachelors Of Blackwater Lake: They won’t be single for long!