Playing House
Abi Aiken

The answer to her cashflow problem comes in the unexpected, but devastatingly handsome, form of Mark Hobson, Toni’s friend and workmate. With his silent feet, noisy ’66 Mustang, and his taste for boutique coffee, Lucy sees Mark as nothing more than a temporary solution to her troubles.
But long months of loneliness have weakened Lucy’s resolve, and it soon becomes clear that the attraction she feels toward Mark is mutual. Still holding onto the pain of her ex’s adultery, she struggles to trust anyone male—a feeling that grows stronger every time Patrick the mailman delivers ham-fisted come-ons along with the bills.
Will Lucy’s feelings of desire become too strong to resist? Does Mark want more from her than just convenient sex? And how far will Patrick go to get what he wants?