Spanish Rose - ePub
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Overview
Josie Lopez was an outsider to the powerful Cantrell family. Her late mother, Maria, had been the Mistress to Cantrell patriarch Jim Cantrell. Jim Cantrell put Josie through Law School and helped her begin a career as an attorney, but kept her distant from his family. At Jim’s funeral, Josie came face-to-face with the Cantrell clan, especially his step-son Jace. When Jim leaves Josie one of his ranches, Whispering Pines, she inherits more than land and buildings; she gains the attention of the Cantrells, and the sexy and irresistible Jace Cantrell. Will Josie succeed as a career woman and ranch owner, and will Jace be able to bring this Spanish Rose to bloom.
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The tall pine trees bordering the cemetery whispered softly in the light breeze as Josie Lopez stood on the outer edge of the mourners. The voice of the minister giving the final eulogy to her father drifted out to her. She looked toward the flower-shrouded coffin where Jace Cantrell stood next to his mother Eve. On Eve’s left was Jacob, the youngest of the Cantrell's.
The minister spoke the final words and Josie walked toward her car, glancing back one last time across the green lawn. A flush covered her olive skin as she met the piercing blue stare of Jace Cantrell. She couldn't move, watching him leave his mother and brother behind and walk toward her.
Josie felt a sense of urgency to escape Jace Cantrell, but her legs refused to move. With a few feet separating them, he stopped. She didn't miss the glittering light of anger filling his eyes.
"I thought you'd have more respect for my mother than to come here." Sarcasm coated his words.
"I beg your pardon." Josie swallowed hard. Although Jace Cantrell looked intimidating, she felt an exciting reaction winging its way through her. "I don’t understand."
"You may have been Jim Cantrell’s illegitimate daughter, but he's dead."
Josie’s eyes widened in disbelief. Did her father mention her to the other family members? It seemed so by Jace Cantrell’s reaction to her. She didn’t hide her displeasure as she met his look without flinching. "I have every right to be here." She turned away abruptly and got into her car, leaving him to stare after her.
Josie fumbled putting the key in the ignition. She glanced in the rear view mirror and caught the image of Jace Cantrell still watching her. When she turned a corner and could no longer see him, the air finally left Josie’s body with a heavy sigh.