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Twin Temptations
ISBN 9781419916649
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Twin Temptations Copyright © 2008 Elizabeth Lapthorne
Edited by Sue-Ellen Gower.
Cover art by Philip Fuller.
Electronic book Publication June 2008
With the exception of quotes used in reviews, this book may not be reproduced or used in whole or in part by any means existing without written permission from the publisher, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.® 1056 Home Avenue, Akron OH 44310-3502.
Warning: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. (http://www.fbi.gov/ipr/)
This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the authors’ imagination and used fictitiously.
RUTLEDGE WEREWOLVES:
TWIN TEMPTATIONS
Elizabeth Lapthorne
Elizabeth Lapthorne
Chapter One
The ballroom was packed with assorted Rutledge extended family, friends and coworkers. The formal benefit for the wolf foundation had brought everyone out in their most dressy, exquisite outfits, and as usual people were having a blast, laughing, dancing and drinking the night away. Samantha Monique Rutledge, however, stood silently in a corner of the room and tried not to fidget in her elegant dark green cocktail dress as she smiled and waved to the people who passed her by. Sipping at the flute of champagne in hand, Samantha debated the wisdom of trying to cross over to the buffet table in her stiletto heels. Werewolf power and strength didn’t come in the least bit useful when it came to balancing in needle-thin high heels.
“Sammi!”
Samantha grinned and waved as her twin brother, Alexander, headed toward her, his hand firmly clasped in his long-time girlfriend, Isabel’s. An unknown but dashingly handsome tall, blond man kept pace with the couple, and the three of them crossed to where she stood.
“Al, darling.” Samantha laughed at the exuberance her twin exhibited. “Better lay off that champagne, or Bella will need to drive you home.”
Alexander waved her comment aside with ease. The twins had always been exceptionally close, and growing into adults with their own lives had not changed the love and deep bond they had always shared. Although mind reading was not common between werewolves, Samantha and Alexander had always been able to communicate privately between themselves, deepening their link. Teasing between them was par for the course, and they both knew that where and when it counted, they were there for each other like almost no one else could ever be.
“You should be out there dancing and partying, Sammi,” Alex chided her seriously.
“This is supposed to be a celebration. Luckily for you, I found you a dance partner.”
Samantha raised an eyebrow as Alex waved at the stranger. She didn’t get the chance to interject, however, as Alex ploughed on before she could catch her breath.
“Sammi, this is Bella’s cousin, Callum MacLennon. Callum, this is my twin sister, Samantha Rutledge.”
Sam could feel her face flush in embarrassment. Ever since Alexander had fallen so hopelessly in love with Bella, he had been determined that she be as blissfully happy as he. He didn’t seem to understand that she already felt perfectly happy with her freedom and single status.
On the other hand, she wasn’t about to turn down a bit of dancing from a sexy man either. His blond hair was neatly slicked into the popular “just out of bed” casual messy look, and his dark green eyes—very similar eyes to his cousin, Bella—sparkled with laughter, interest and that slightly awkward “we’re being set up” look, which Samantha felt sure was currently reflected in her own
www.ellorascave.com
Twin Temptations
ISBN 9781419916649
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Twin Temptations Copyright © 2008 Elizabeth Lapthorne
Edited by Sue-Ellen Gower.
Cover art by Philip Fuller.
Electronic book Publication June 2008
With the exception of quotes used in reviews, this book may not be reproduced or used in whole or in part by any means existing without written permission from the publisher, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.® 1056 Home Avenue, Akron OH 44310-3502.
Warning: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. (http://www.fbi.gov/ipr/)
This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the authors’ imagination and used fictitiously.
RUTLEDGE WEREWOLVES:
TWIN TEMPTATIONS
Elizabeth Lapthorne
Elizabeth Lapthorne
Chapter One
The ballroom was packed with assorted Rutledge extended family, friends and coworkers. The formal benefit for the wolf foundation had brought everyone out in their most dressy, exquisite outfits, and as usual people were having a blast, laughing, dancing and drinking the night away. Samantha Monique Rutledge, however, stood silently in a corner of the room and tried not to fidget in her elegant dark green cocktail dress as she smiled and waved to the people who passed her by. Sipping at the flute of champagne in hand, Samantha debated the wisdom of trying to cross over to the buffet table in her stiletto heels. Werewolf power and strength didn’t come in the least bit useful when it came to balancing in needle-thin high heels.
“Sammi!”
Samantha grinned and waved as her twin brother, Alexander, headed toward her, his hand firmly clasped in his long-time girlfriend, Isabel’s. An unknown but dashingly handsome tall, blond man kept pace with the couple, and the three of them crossed to where she stood.
“Al, darling.” Samantha laughed at the exuberance her twin exhibited. “Better lay off that champagne, or Bella will need to drive you home.”
Alexander waved her comment aside with ease. The twins had always been exceptionally close, and growing into adults with their own lives had not changed the love and deep bond they had always shared. Although mind reading was not common between werewolves, Samantha and Alexander had always been able to communicate privately between themselves, deepening their link. Teasing between them was par for the course, and they both knew that where and when it counted, they were there for each other like almost no one else could ever be.
“You should be out there dancing and partying, Sammi,” Alex chided her seriously.
“This is supposed to be a celebration. Luckily for you, I found you a dance partner.”
Samantha raised an eyebrow as Alex waved at the stranger. She didn’t get the chance to interject, however, as Alex ploughed on before she could catch her breath.
“Sammi, this is Bella’s cousin, Callum MacLennon. Callum, this is my twin sister, Samantha Rutledge.”
Sam could feel her face flush in embarrassment. Ever since Alexander had fallen so hopelessly in love with Bella, he had been determined that she be as blissfully happy as he. He didn’t seem to understand that she already felt perfectly happy with her freedom and single status.
On the other hand, she wasn’t about to turn down a bit of dancing from a sexy man either. His blond hair was neatly slicked into the popular “just out of bed” casual messy look, and his dark green eyes—very similar eyes to his cousin, Bella—sparkled with laughter, interest and that slightly awkward “we’re being set up” look, which Samantha felt sure was currently reflected in her own
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