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    kill the mood. Aubrey gave a quick thanks to the fact that Matt hadn’t pulled the covers off him.
    Mom grabbed Matt’s arm, tugged him to his feet and caught him in a huge bear hug. “Are you hurt?
    What happened?” She kissed his cheek and looked him over.
    Dad strode toward Matt too. “We got here as soon as we could, son. We had to get a helicopter to pick
    us up from the ship and take us to the airport.” He hugged Matt too. “It took awhile to coordinate. We
    would’ve been here sooner if we could’ve.”
    While their attention was focused on Matt, Aubrey pulled his pants up, sat and swung his legs over
    the edge of the bed. “Why did you leave your cruise?”
    They looked at him like he was stupid, but Mom finally answered. “Keaton called us and told us
    about Matt being kidnapped.”
    Completely dumbfounded at the concern and affection in his mom’s tone, Aubrey blinked. They
    already cared for Matt enough to rush home and check on him. Aubrey smiled. He shouldn’t be surprised,
    his mate was a very lovable guy.
    Turning back to Matt, Mom grabbed his cheeks, making his face look like a Cabbage Patch Kid. “I
    was so scared something was going to happen to you. I just kept thinking I’d never get to throw you an
    engagement party or watch you graduate college, or—”
    “Howard told you?” Matt asked.
    “Yes, darling.” Mom nodded and wiped off the lipstick she’d just left on his cheek. “Are you sure
    you’re okay?” She began fussing over Matt, making Matt blush.
    “We didn’t interrupt anything, did we?” The expression on Dad’s face said he knew darn well that
    they had.
    Aubrey growled at him. Geez, he and Matt had better luck having sex when no one knew about them
    being mates… wait. He hadn’t told his parents yet.
    The surprise must’ve shown on his face because he got a response from all three of the room’s other
    inhabitants.
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    His mom said, “Congratulations, honey.”
    His dad shrugged.
    And Matt bit his bottom lip. “Oops.”
    Aubrey’s heart soared. He’d wondered if his parents would accept that Matt was his mate eventually,
    but he never dreamed that they already knew and were okay with it.
    “Okay, then.” Dad cleared his throat again. “We’ll just go downstairs and find Keaton and Chay.” He
    grabbed Mom’s arm and started dragging her from the room.
    Matt shot a glance toward Aubrey’s retreating parents. “I’ll show you where they are.” He headed
    toward the door.
    “Matt?”
    Turning around, Matt cocked his head to the side. “Yes?” His voice squeaked.
    Aubrey tried not to smile, but he just couldn’t help himself. He strode past his befuddled mate and
    locked the bedroom door. On the way back he caught Matt’s hand and led him to the bed. “Are you
    keeping secrets?”
    Matt’s only answer was a giggle.
    Aubrey finally let out the chuckle he’d been holding in since he woke. He was one lucky man.

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    About the Author
    J.L. Langley was born and raised in Texas. Which is a good thing considering that Texas is full of
    cowboys and there is nothing better than a man in a pair of tight Wranglers and a cowboy hat. She is
    fortunate to live with four of the most gorgeous males to walk the earth…ok, so one of those males is
    canine, but he is quite beautiful for a German Shepherd. When not writing, she can usually be found with a book in hand and chocolate in the other.
    To learn more about J.L. Langley, please visit www.jllangley.com. Send an email to J.L at
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    With or Without
    Without Reservations
    With Love
    With Caution
    With Abandon

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    My Fair Captain
    The Englor Affair

    Innamorati
    His Convenient Husband

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    His Convenient Husband
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    Innamorati, Book 1
    At the tender age of seven, newly orphaned Micah Jiminez lost everything—and got lucky. The
    Delaney family opened their hearts and their home, treated him like one of their own. One Delaney in
    particular, though, became more than a brother to Micah. The handsome and protective Tucker is the man
    to whom he wants to give his love.
    But after a single passionate night together, Tucker rebuffs him and hightails