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Monday. Read it. It’s amazing . The author lives out in the boonies in British Columbia and likes his solitude. I’ve talked to him on the phone and we’ve exchanged a few emails. I almost have him convinced to let Marshall Media produce a movie based on that book.”
    “Almost?”
    “The email I was reading when you came to my office yesterday? It was from Mr. Wilson. He said he’s still considering my offer, but isn’t ready to give me a definite yes. A face-to-face meeting with him is essential.”
    “So I’ll be heading to B.C. soon?”
    “ We’ll be heading to B.C. soon. I don’t sit at my desk and give orders. I get involved with every project.” Marci picked up her fork and speared another bite of shrimp. “Do you have a problem with that?”
    “Not at all. I like that you’re a hands-on boss.”
    They’d talked over dinner about Marshall Media, the Seattle area, his former job. With that simple comment from Keefe, Marci forgot about business and thought about pleasure. His words caused an image to pop into her head, one of her hands caressing his body. She imagined tunneling her fingers into that thick mane of hair, running them over his shoulders, down his chest. She’d wrap them around his hard cock as she took it in her mouth…
    “Shall I take over the negotiations with Mr. Wilson, or would you prefer to do them?”
    Keefe’s question shattered her fantasy. Warmth crept into Marci’s cheeks. She silently thanked the low lighting in the restaurant so he wouldn’t see her blush. “I want you to take over, but keep me informed. If he’s agreeable to a meeting, I’ll make plane and lodging arrangements for us.”
    “I’ll contact him Monday and introduce myself.”
    Marci liked that he was ready to jump right in and go to work. She’d always relied on her instincts. They’d never failed her. Those instincts told her Keefe would do his job, and do it very well. “He didn’t say it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if another studio has approached him and that’s why he’s hesitating to sign with us.”
    “I’ll find out Monday.”
    Aaron arrived to take away their empty plates. Marci bit her bottom lip when he asked if they wanted to see the dessert tray. She loved their strawberry cheesecake, but had eaten every bite of her dinner and doubted if she had room for dessert.
    “You don’t have to count calories,” Keefe said. “We’re here to enjoy ourselves.”
    “I’m not worried about the calories. I don’t know if I can eat anything else.”
    “We could split one.”
    That would work. If she ordered a whole slice for herself, she’d eat every bite and be miserable. “Do you like cheesecake?”
    “I do.”
    “I love their strawberry cheesecake. It isn’t plain cheesecake with strawberries on top, but strawberry flavored. Absolutely delicious.”
    “Then that’s what we’ll have. Do you want coffee with it?”
    “Yes, please.”
    “You heard the lady,” Keefe said to the waiter.
    “Yes sir,” Aaron said with a smile. “Strawberry cheesecake and coffee coming right up.”
    Keefe leaned forward and rested his forearms on the table. “I think you’re the only woman I’ve ever known who said she isn’t worried about calories.”
    Marci laughed. “I don’t worry about them when it comes to my favorite dessert. After all this food tonight, I may never fit in this dress again.”
    “You fit in it perfectly.” His gaze dipped to her breasts a moment. “You’re a very lovely woman, Marci.”
    “Thank you,” she said softly.
    The space between them seemed to crackle with electricity. Anything to do with business disappeared with his compliment. They were no longer employer and employee, but a woman and man.
    Marci felt the fluttering low in her belly…that delicious buildup of desire. Keefe’s eyes flared with heat, as if he could sense her body’s reaction to him.
    Aaron’s arrival with their dessert and coffee broke the spell. She focused on the waiter’s