Brenda Jackson - Sparks of Temptation - The Proposal

Two classic Westmoreland novels from NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Brenda Jackson

THE PROPOSAL

The moment Jason Westmoreland meets Bella Bostwick, he wants her—and the land she’s inherited. With one convenient proposal, he could have the Southern beauty in his bed and her birthright in his hands. That’s only if Bella says yes...

FEELING THE HEAT

Their long-ago affair ended too abruptly. And Dr. Micah Westmoreland knows Kalina Daniels hasn’t forgiven him. But now that they’re working side by side, he can’t ignore the heat that still burns between them. This time, there will be no question about his motive—he plans to make her his.

Sparks of Temptation

The Proposal

Feeling the Heat

Brenda Jackson

www.millsandboon.co.uk

Table of Contents

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Back Cover Text Two classic Westmoreland novels from NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Brenda Jackson THE PROPOSAL The moment Jason Westmoreland meets Bella Bostwick, he wants her—and the land she’s inherited. With one convenient proposal, he could have the Southern beauty in his bed and her birthright in his hands. That’s only if Bella says yes... FEELING THE HEAT Their long-ago affair ended too abruptly. And Dr. Micah Westmoreland knows Kalina Daniels hasn’t forgiven him. But now that they’re working side by side, he can’t ignore the heat that still burns between them. This time, there will be no question about his motive—he plans to make her his.

Title Page Sparks of Temptation The Proposal Feeling the Heat Brenda Jackson www.millsandboon.co.uk

The Westmoreland Family Tree

The Denver Westmoreland Family Tree

Dear Reader Dear Reader , When I first introduced the Westmoreland family, little did I know they would become hugely popular with readers. Originally, the Westmoreland family series was intended to be just six books, Delaney and her five brothers—Dare, Thorn, Stone, Storm and Chase. Later, I wanted my readers to meet their cousins—Jared, Spencer, Durango, Ian, Quade and Reggie. Finally, there were Uncle Corey’s triplets—Clint, Cole and Casey. What began as a six-book series blossomed into a thirty-book series when I included the Denver Westmorelands. I was very happy when Mills & Boon Kimani Arabesque responded to my readers’ requests that the earlier books be reprinted. And I’m even happier that the reissues are in a great two-in-one format. Sparks of Temptation contains The Proposal and Feeling the Heat. These are two Westmoreland classics and are books number twenty and twenty-one in the Westmoreland series. In The Proposal, Jason meets Bella Bostwick and awakens to passion the likes of which he’s never had before. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out that Bella is the one woman whose heart he needs to conquer. And in Feeling the Heat, Micah intends to prove that when a Westmoreland wants something—or someone—he will stop at nothing to get it, and Micah Westmoreland wants Kalina Daniels back in his life. Grab a cold drink. It’s going to be hot! I hope you enjoy reading these special stories as much as I enjoyed writing them. Happy reading! Brenda Jackson

Dedication To Gerald Jackson, Sr. My one and only. To all my readers who enjoy reading about the Westmorelands, this book is especially for you! To my Heavenly Father. How Great Thou Art. He hath made everything beautiful in his time. —Ecclesiastes 3:11

The Proposal The Proposal Brenda Jackson

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Epilogue

Feeling the Heat

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Epilogue

Copyright

Dear Reader,

When I first introduced the Westmoreland family, little did I know they would become hugely popular with readers. Originally, the Westmoreland family series was intended to be just six books, Delaney and her five brothers—Dare, Thorn, Stone, Storm and Chase. Later, I wanted my readers to meet their cousins—Jared, Spencer, Durango, Ian, Quade and Reggie. Finally, there were Uncle Corey’s triplets—Clint, Cole and Casey.

What began as a six-book series blossomed into a thirty-book series when I included the Denver Westmorelands. I was very happy when Mills & Boon Kimani Arabesque responded to my readers’ requests that the earlier books be reprinted. And I’m even happier that the reissues are in a great two-in-one format.

Sparks of Temptation contains The Proposal and Feeling the Heat. These are two Westmoreland classics and are books number twenty and twenty-one in the Westmoreland series. In The Proposal, Jason meets Bella Bostwick and awakens to passion the likes of which he’s never had before. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out that Bella is the one woman whose heart he needs to conquer. And in Feeling the Heat, Micah intends to prove that when a Westmoreland wants something—or someone—he will stop at nothing to get it, and Micah Westmoreland wants Kalina Daniels back in his life. Grab a cold drink. It’s going to be hot!

I hope you enjoy reading these special stories as much as I enjoyed writing them.

Happy reading!

Brenda Jackson

To Gerald Jackson, Sr. My one and only.

To all my readers who enjoy reading about the Westmorelands, this book is especially for you!

To my Heavenly Father. How Great Thou Art.

He hath made everything beautiful in his time.

—Ecclesiastes 3:11

The Proposal

Brenda Jackson

Prologue

“Hello, ma’am, I’m Jason Westmoreland and I’d like to welcome you to Denver.”

Even before she turned around, the deep, male voice had Bella Bostwick’s stomach clenching as the throaty sound vibrated across her skin. And then when she gazed up into his eyes she had to practically force oxygen into her lungs. He had to be the most gorgeous man she’d ever seen.

For a moment she couldn’t speak nor was she able to control her gaze from roaming over him and appreciating everything she saw. He was tall, way over six feet, with dark brown eyes, sculpted cheekbones and a chiseled jaw. And then there was his skin, a deep, rich chocolate-brown that had her remembering her craving for that particular treat and how delicious it was. But nothing could be more appealing than his lips and the way they were shaped. Sensuous. Sumptuous. A perfect pair for the sexy smile curving them.

He said he was a Westmoreland and because this charity ball was given on behalf of the Westmoreland Foundation, she could only assume he was one of those Westmorelands.

She took the hand he’d extended and wished she hadn’t when a heated sizzle rode up her spine the moment she touched it. She tried forcing the sensation away. “And I’m Elizabeth Bostwick, but I prefer just Bella.”

The smile curving his lips widened a fraction, enough to send warm blood rushing through her veins. “Hi, Bella.”

The way he pronounced her name was ultrasexy. She thought his smile was intoxicating and definitely contagious, which was the reason she could so easily return it. “Hi, Jason.”