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    His to Keep
    His to Keep
    His to Keep
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    His to Keep

    By Katee Robert

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    School teacher Marceline Bellini gave up everything—men, sex, anything resembling a social life—to raise her young daughter. To be the perfect parent. But when she attends an engagement party in her standard stick-in-the-mud mode, her friends begin plying Marcy with shots. Just enough to convince her that a little fun doesn't sound like a bad idea... and having some naughty fun is an even better one.

    Like finding herself deliciously pressed against a dark alley wall by the very familiar and very hot body of her best friend's older brother.

    After years of waiting in painful silence, police officer Aaron Robinson finally has Marcy's attention. And man, does he have it. But nothing could have prepared either of them for the rush of fiery lust between them. So he'll just have to convince Marcy he's for real. And that a rainy, lust-fuelled romp is the first step to a lifetime of completely imperfect happiness…

    Each book in the Out of Uniform series is STANDALONE:
    * In Bed with Mr. Wrong
    * His to Keep
    * Falling for His Best Friend
    * His Lover to Protect
    * His to Take

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateApr 28, 2014
    ISBN9781622665679
    Author

    Katee Robert

    New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandfather's knee. Her 2015 title, The Marriage Contract, was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it "a compulsively readable book." When not writing sexy contemporary or romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her children, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

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    • 4/5
      I loved the story and thought it was a great read. Hopefully, there are more stories written like this.
    • 5/5
      Loved, loved, loved it! A quick, fun, sexy read that will keep you entertained with intriguing characters and a fast paced storyline. Left me with a smile on my face and wanting more from Katee Roberts! Highly recommended!
    • 3/5
      I received an ARC on this one. I really like this series. This story is short but good. I loved Aaron in this story. He knows what he wants. And the ending was oh so cute! Perfect! The author keeps teasing Avery and Drew's non-relationship. I'm sure once the author writes their book it will be good!
    • 5/5
      His to Keep by Katee RobertBook #2: Out of Uniform SeriesSource: PurchaseMy Rating: 4½/5 starsMy Review: Round two of the Out of Uniform series is a novella-length read featuring Marcy Bellini and police office, Aaron Robinson. Marcy’s life for the past three years has been ensuring her three-year old daughter, Claire has a good and stable life. As an elementary school teacher, Marcy’s job provides a steady income and with no social life at all, Marcy is always home and always available for her daughter. Marcy has no intention nor plan to change her routine until the night she ends up at a party for her neighbor and good friend, Bri Nave. With a sitter at home, the encouragement of her friends to let loose and, a few shots in her, Marcy finds herself face-to-face with her long time crush, Aaron Robinson. And by face-to-face I mean getting down and dirty in the alley behind the bar. Aaron Robinson has long carried a torch for his sister’s best-friend, Marcy Bellini. Wellingford is a small town and Aaron knows every obstacle Marcy has overcome to establish a stable and secure life for herself and her daughter. With every intention of finally making Marcy his, Aaron is taken completely by surprise by Marcy in the alley behind Chilly’s. Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, Aaron goes right with Marcy for one hell of a ride that he instantly wants a repeat of. Aaron is gentleman though and is determined to treat Marcy like the lady he knows her to be and so, he asks her out. Mind you, it takes Aaron more than a few phone calls and one more seriously hot encounter before he can get Marcy to agree to a proper date. Marcy has resigned herself to a relatively lonely life that is born out of her intense desire to protect her daughter. Not dating means not exposing Claire to any uncertainty or instability but also means Marcy has no true companionship in her life. Her past experience with Claire’s sperm donor has made her incredibly wary but if there was ever going to be a man to trust, Aaron Robinson would be it. She has known Aaron for more than a decade and in every encounter she has had with him, he has proven himself to be an honorable and good man with nothing but good intentions toward her. Aaron is a kind man who is willing to go slowly for Marcy’s sake but in a moment of pure, unadulterated panic brought on by her daughter catching them in the act, Marcy pushes Aaron away and makes it clear there is no room for him in her life. The Bottom Line: His to Keep is a short and sweet read that fits in so nicely with the Out of Uniform series. Marcy is such a sweet girl who has worked so hard to provide for her daughter that is absolutely understandable why she has such a hard time allowing any man into her life. I love that Aaron is the man she chooses to trust and it makes perfect sense that he is one given their long history. Aaron’s kindness is matched by his determination and patience and he doesn’t give up on Marcy even when she makes it clear he should. This quick read is just perfect but it is the epilogue that really takes it over the top. In all, a fine addition to the Out of Uniform series.

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    His to Keep - Katee Robert

    He’s always wanted her. Now’s his chance to claim what’s his.

    School teacher Marceline Bellini gave up everything—men, sex, anything resembling a social life—to raise her young daughter. To be the perfect parent. But when she attends an engagement party in her standard stick-in-the-mud mode, her friends begin plying Marcy with shots. Just enough to convince her that a little fun doesn’t sound like a bad idea... and having some naughty fun is an even better one.

    Like finding herself deliciously pressed against a dark alley wall by the very familiar and very hot body of her best friend’s older brother.

    After years of waiting in painful silence, police officer Aaron Robinson finally has Marcy’s attention. And man, does he have it. But nothing could have prepared either of them for the rush of fiery lust between them. So he’ll just have to convince Marcy he’s for real. And that a rainy, lust-fuelled romp is the first step to a lifetime of completely imperfect happiness…

    Table of Contents

    Dedication

    Chapter One

    Chapter Two

    Chapter Three

    Chapter Four

    Chapter Five

    Chapter Six

    Chapter Seven

    Chapter Eight

    Chapter Nine

    Epilogue

    Acknowledgments

    About the Author

    Discover Katee Robert’s NYT Bestselling Come Undone series...

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    In Bed with Mr. Wrong

    Falling for His Best Friend

    His Lover to Protect

    His to Take

    Seducing the Bridesmaid

    Mistaken by Fate

    Betting on Fate

    Protecting Fate

    Meeting His Match

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    This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

    Copyright © 2014 by Katee Robert. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means. For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.

    Entangled Publishing, LLC

    2614 South Timberline Road

    Suite 109

    Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Visit our website at www.entangledpublishing.com.

    Brazen is an imprint of Entangled Publishing, LLC. For more information on our titles, visit www.brazenbooks.com.

    Edited by Heather Howland and Kari Olson

    Cover design by Heather Howland

    ISBN 978-1-62266-567-9

    Manufactured in the United States of America

    First Edition April 2014

    To Bailey and Connor. You’re never going to read this (seriously, save us all the therapy bills), but this one’s for you.

    Chapter One

    Marcy Bellini looked around the bar and wished she were anywhere else but here. Right about now, her daughter would be winding down and getting ready for bed. Marcy’s favorite part of the evening was when Claire crawled into her lap for a little mommy-and-me time. They’d watch Claire’s favorite movie of the moment—inevitably a princess one—and snuggle until she was so sleepy, Marcy had to carry her to bed. If she concentrated, she could almost smell the faint lavender of her daughter’s shampoo instead of the stale beer and conflicting colognes of the men around her.

    She snatched her beer off the bar and smiled her thanks to Gena. The woman gave her a grin in return and waggled her eyebrows. Everyone seemed to be doing something like that—nudging each other or grinning at Marcy like they were in on a joke she didn’t understand. It had started the moment she’d walked through the door of Chilly’s, and as people drifted inside and out of the warm spring night, it was only getting more obvious.

    Maybe they’re just looking at Bri. It is her wedding party, after all.

    While that might make sense, she couldn’t shake the feeling they were all staring at her. Maybe it was just what people did at bars. It wasn’t like she’d spent any time in them in the last four years. She’d hopscotched right over that wild stage most of the girls in her graduating class went through. There had been no one-night stands or drunken adventures or trips at the drop of a hat.

    She had no regrets about that, though. Claire was the center of her universe and there was nothing as wonderful as relearning to see the world through her three-year-old’s eyes. Everything was new and exciting, and she towed Marcy along on adventure after adventure.

    What was drinking herself stupid and making bad decisions compared to that?

    She dropped into the seat next to Bri, needing to get out of her head before she talked herself right out the door. This is…fun.

    Bri laughed. It was strange to reconcile this glowing woman with the shy librarian she’d met just two years ago, but falling for the younger Flannery brother had brought Bri right out of her shell. Marcy still remembered Ryan from high school, though, he’d been a few grades ahead of her. He’d blown town so fast after graduation, she’d been sure he’d never come back.

    But she’d been wrong about a lot of things back then.

    Bri nudged her. I know this isn’t your thing, but you need this.

    That’s up for debate. She didn’t need this. She loved her life. It wasn’t traveling or any of the exciting plans she’d had before graduation, but it was comfortable and filled with the little delights she’d never known existed.

    When did you last have actual grown-up time?

    "I played bridge with Miss Nora and her ladies—and you—last week."

    Bri sighed. Playing cards with a group of old ladies hardly counts—something Ryan never hesitates to point out to me. I mean something like this. She motioned at the room around them.

    You’re one to talk. You hate the bar scene.

    This isn’t a bar scene. This is a party for Ryan and me. She glanced over the top of her black cats eyeglasses at the Flannery in question. He was leaning against the wall and watching his older brother take his turn at the pool table. There were other friends scattered around the room with the rest of the locals, but that didn’t lessen Marcy feeling like she had a spotlight pinned on her face.

    After an hour, she could leave without being a terrible friend, couldn’t she? It’s been fun, but it’s getting kind of late—

    Don’t you dare. Bri grabbed her hand like Marcy was going to bolt out of the door at any moment. Obviously her friend knew her too well, because she was in the process of inching out of her chair. "You have a sitter. A wonderful sitter who Claire

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