Christmas With Her In-Laws

"e;I know I look innocent. I know my age says I should be shy and curious about boys. But I'm not. My fantasies are about burly older men and rough hands that don't ask, they take—and I've gotten very good at hiding that from everyone, especially my sweet, gentle boyfriend Connor.​When he drives me out to his family's remote Montana farm for Christmas, I tell myself I'll be good. Four days. One cozy farmhouse. His loving parents. His settled, married older brother. I just have to smile, behave, and survive the holiday without letting anyone see who I really am underneath the good-girl act.​Then I meet his father, Ron. Silver hair, weathered face, a body built from years of hard work. The way his rough hand swallows mine and his deep voice wraps around the word "e;welcome"e; makes heat bloom low in my belly. And when his brother Derek pulls me into a hug—broad chest, thick arms, a wedding ring flashing on his finger—I feel my world tilt.​By the time I hang my coat in their hallway, I already know one thing for sure: this Christmas with the in-laws isn't going to stay innocent for long."e;