Juice: The O'Malleys Book 1, contemporary Adult Romance (32 page)
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Authors: Michelle McLoughney
“Rory O’Malley, time to go. We better make a break for it now or we’ll never get away.”
Marie came over to the car and put her head in to talk to her. Baby Hannah put her chubby arms out and Cass lifted her onto her knee.
“Ah little bubbie, we’ll be back before you know it. And I promise, Uncle Rory will find you something nice while we are on holidays.”
She touched her nose to Hannahs and was gifted with slobbery kisses on her cheek. She giggled and looked up at her old friend.
“I’ll miss you Marie. What will I do without you for a whole month?”
“Oh I’m sure you’ll find something to do with your new gorgeous husband.” Marie winked at her and dragged Hannah back into her arms.
“Have fun and send me a postcard from every place you visit. I love you so much, Cass. We’ll be over to you both as soon as you get back.”
Marie kissed her on the cheek and wiped away a tear from her eye.
“Don’t,” said Cass. “I have just reapplied my make-up and if I start again, I’ll never stop.”
“Just go, have so much fun, see you in a month.” Marie and Hannah waved and Cass felt a lump in her throat as she watched them walk back towards the house. Mark and Marie had become like family to all the O’Malleys. They had taken them into their hearts because they loved her and because of their connection to Harry. She never failed to be blown away by the O’Malley’s generosity of spirit.
Rory sat into the other side of the car and slammed the door.
“Right, finally! Are we all set? I think I’ve said goodbye to half the town and every family member I know! Including my Aunt Aileen, who nearly tore the face off me with her beard.”
Cass rolled her eyes.
“She has a slight moustache, Ror. Aw! Did the big scaredy lady frighten my Rory?”
She tickled him under his chin and he caught her hand in his and pulled her onto his lap.
“Hmmm, I think I prefer this scaredy lady any day.”
He kissed her hard on the mouth, and laughed as she pushed him back against the seat. “You brute,” she laughed and wagged her finger at him. “Later, hot stuff.”
Rory stared at her and ran his finger along her jawline. “Okay that’s enough minx, seatbelts on and let’s get this show on the road.”
Just as they were about to drive off, granny
O’Malley knocked on the car window. Rory put the window down and smiled out at her. She looked beautiful, her long grey hair clipped up high for the day and a peach dress that made her look like an angelic little old lady. Rory almost sniggered when he thought of her ripping into the poor farmer down the road when his sheep had got out on the road and blocked the guest traffic for twenty minutes. Granny put her hand into the car and handed Cass a brown paper bag.
“I bought these for you, Cassidy. It’s a little reading material for your trip.”
Cass smiled at her and kissed her softly on the cheek.
“You are too good, Granny. Thank you so much for thinking of me.”
The old lady smiled at her.
“Sure, you’re one of our own, Cass O’Malley. And Rory got lucky when he met you. You will be the making of that boy. Mark my words. Have fun you two and be safe.”
She winked at a bemused Rory and slapped the top of the car as it drove off. Cass turned towards Rory and smiled.
“I’m so looking forward to this, a whole month on our own. Whatever will we get up too?” Rory bit his tongue between his teeth.
“I can come up with a few suggestions. He took Cass’ hand and raised it to his lips.
“I love you Cassidy O’Malley. You are my heart and my soul. I will live and breathe only for you. I make a solemn promise now, between the two of us. I will never hurt you or cause you a moment of regret and I will never be the cause of any pain. You are my sunrise and sunset and I am your protector from this day forth. All that is good in me, is made better by your belief in my worthiness. I love you Cass. Forever.”
Cass kissed him softly on the lips. “And I love you Rory,” she said.
“You are my everything, my best friend. You are mine. Always and forever.”
They kissed and smiled at each other, both of them already lost in their own private paradise.
Cass opened the brown paper bag that granny O’Malley had given her and slid out the three books. She burst out laughing as she read the three titles.
“What the hell did she give you?”
Rory asked looking at her incredulously. Cass tried to stop laughing and got a fit of coughing for her trouble. Rory rubbed her back and picked up the first book. He read the title and burst out laughing.
“Oh for the love of God. Fifty feckin’ shades of grey!”
The End
Michelle McLoughney lives in County Clare, Ireland. You can reach her at
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A note from the author:
Thank you so much for reading my book. If you enjoyed it of even if you didn’t, please consider leaving a review on Amazon as it boosts my ratings. Thank you so much for taking a chance on my debut. If you enjoyed Rory’s story, you’ll be happy to know that Rian’s story is on the way in January 2015. Here’s a sneak peak. x
The author acknowledges the following people for their help, and most excellent services.
Editor
: Emma Mack
Thank you so much for meticulously combing through this manuscript, finding and correcting errors of which there were many. Thank you also for improving the book with suggestions and tips and working with me to make this the best it could be. I am completely indebted to you for your dedication to this project. You went over and beyond what was expected of you. The skyping, phone calling and general backbreaking work you put into this book, made it go from seed to flower. You handled this book and this author, with such kindness and professionalism. I am forever grateful.
Cover photo
: Shauna at Kruse photography:
Thank you so much for finding the right ‘Rory.’ You were so easy to work with and listened to exactly what I wanted. Can’t wait to work with you again to find the right Rian, Annie, Aoife and Darragh. You rock!
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Cover model:
Lance Jones. You are an amazing model and all round great guy. Thanks so much for making Rory a living breathing person.
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Cover Designer
: Kari Ayasha of Cover to Cover Designs.
Thank you so much Kari for designing a cover that I absolutely love. And for sharing your crazy cat and dog videos.
Proofread:
by the very lovely, Kaye Morrissey
.
Thanks so much for offering to help. You’re a pure dote. Hon the rebels!!!
Formatting:
Thanks so much to Angel for the fantastic service and for being such a lovely person to work with.
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‘Cream’
Rian and Liadh - The O’ Malleys Book 2
BY
MICHELLE MCLOUGHNEY
E
ven as a seven year old, Liadh O’ Neil knew that Sister Geraldine was not to be trifled with. She was tall for a woman, well over 6ft. When she walked, her black habit swished and swayed behind her. Long heavy rosary beads, wooden and rounded were knotted around her stout waist. She looked as though she had no hair beneath her black veil and her face was stern and wizened. A criss-cross of lines around her mouth indicated that it was permanently turned downward in a scowl. The cane in her hand was a regular feature and she was always smacking it against her other hand as she walked passed the tables in the classroom. Liadh keep her head down as sister Geraldine walked passed, she felt the heat that emanated from her body as she moved up and down the aisles of the classroom. She held her breath as the nun stopped at her table, pausing for only a second or two before she continued walking and made her way to the top of the classroom.