Rugged Loner by Lana Love

It was supposed to be another Tuesday night. Meet with the guys at King Tap, discuss business, drink some beer, and shoot the sht. Maybe stare at Marian, the bartender I’ve been in love with since the moment I saw her.
Then Marian, tells her parents I’m her boyfriend. Kisses me in front of everyone and whispers to play along. Of course I say yes.
Having her sweet curvy body in my arms feels better — WAY better — than any of the fantasies that keep me up at night.
The more we try to pretend this is just a show for her parents, the harder I fall for her and the more I know I’m never going to let her go. I’ve been a fool to let my past prevent me from pursuing her, but I’m not longer going to make that mistake.
When she needs someone to stand up for her, I’m her man. When I tell her I’ll always be there for her, I mean it. As long as I breathe, I’ll fight to help her achieve her dreams.
And now that I have her in my arms? I’m never letting her go.