Simply Irresistible Read online

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  Author: Jill Shalvis

  “She’s got fear written all over her,” Chloe agreed. “Definitely a high flight risk. Makes me wonder if she wanted us to vote the other way. ”

  “Huh,” Tara said, nodding. “Interesting. You mean she wanted us to make the decision for her so she didn’t have to be accountable?”

  “Exactly. ”

  “I’m right here,” Maddie said. “I can hear you. ”

  “You know what you need?” Chloe asked. “You need to get over yourself. ”

  “Hey,” Maddie said. “When you first showed up here with your bad ’tude, did I tell you to get over it?”

  “Yes, actually. Several times. ”

  Okay, true. Maddie turned on a smug Tara and narrowed her eyes. “And you. ”

  “Me? What did I do?”

  “I gave you sympathy. I want sympathy!”

  “Are you kidding me? You have the sexiest man on the planet wanting you. You’re getting laid regularly. No sympathy for you!”

  Maddie stood up. “I need some fresh air. ”

  “Last time you said that, you went to the bar, got toasted, and kissed a hottie. ”

  Halfway to the door, Maddie came back and snatched Chloe’s iTouch out of her hands. “And I need this. ”

  Just outside, she closed her eyes and whispered, “Am I going to get it right this time?”