Maybe This Time

Maybe This Time

Product DescriptionJust when they thought they were throughWhat are the chances of running into your ex-wife on a singles cruise? Apparently very high, as Darcy Lewis discovers. With their messy past, surely he and Emma can stay on opposite sides of the ship and leave each other alone.They can't. Instead, they spend a sinfully hot night together. Too bad the morning after proves they separated for good reason. Even when Emma tells him she's pregnant, they decide they're better apart. Or are they? Because somehow they keep turning to each other for support. And it's clear the attraction is still there. Maybe this is their second chance-a new baby, a new chance to make this work.About the AuthorWhen Joan Kilby isnt working on her next romance novel she can often be found sipping a latte at a sidewalk caf and indulging in her favorite pastime of people watching. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Joan now lives in Australia with her husband and three children. She enjoys cooking as a creative outlet and gets some of her best ideas while watching her Jack Russell terrier chase waves at the beach.Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.JanuaryMelbourne, AustraliaDarcy Lewis straightened his cream linen jacket. The cruise ship's crowded ballroom was decked out in a Brazilian Fiesta theme and the live band's spicy Latin beat had him tapping his foot. Hot women in sexy dresses clustered around the room, sipping cocktails and eyeing up the men, including him.How long had it been since he'd done something new and exciting? Way too long. His mates in Summerside were right. Twelve months of celibacy was too damn long for any red-blooded man with fully functioning hormones. They'd known what he needed even if he hadn't.Have a fling, Riley Henning had said as he and John Forster-Darcy's old surfing buddies and now both police officers-presented him with a ticket for a weekend singles cruise. The three of them had gathered one night after hours in Darcy's pub for a few drinks in honor of his fortieth birthday. No strings attached. No emotional commitment. Definitely no moping. Just hot sex and fun.Darcy cleared his throat, a little choked up at the generosity of his good mates. The past two years had been hard, really hard. Thanks, guys.John clapped Darcy on the shoulder. Riley's right, sex and fun. When was the last time you had either?Been a while. First Holly's death, then the divorce His cocooned existence had involved eating, sleeping and working-not necessarily in that order. It was time he made an effort to get into the dating scene. And this cruise was just the ticket, so to speak.He dragged his thoughts to the ballroom and the nearest woman-a brunette wearing a red dress sipping from a drink with an umbrella. Would you like to dance?Thanks, but I've got a partner for this one. He'll be back any second. My friend would like to. She pushed forward the petite woman wearing a blue dress standing behind her.Tracey, I can find my own- Oh. Emma's blue-green eyes widened. A smattering of freckles stood out against a peaches-and-cream complexion framed by flaming red hair. Hey, Darcy.Darcy swore silently. What were the odds? What were the frickin' odds? Of all the ballrooms on all the singles cruises in the world He pasted on a smile. Hey, Em. What are you doing here?On a cruise. Same as you. She glanced around desperately, as if hoping someone would rescue her. Or a fire would break out, or the ship would hit an iceberg. Anything to put an end to this awkward moment.Was she looking for a good time, too? A roll in the sack? Well, why shouldn't she? She was absolutely free to sleep with whomever she wanted. It did not make him jealous. Or hurt. Much.He started to ease away. Sorry to bother you.The brunette grabbed him by the arm. Where are you going? Do you two know each other? She turned to Emma and whispered, Come on, Em-he's hot. This makes the th