Sizzling Sydney Nights
Synopsis
Sam
I've enjoyed showcasing Sydney’s architecture, food, and culture for tourists for almost ten years. I keep a nice professional distance, but one hot American guy has me breaking all the rules.
Levi
I researched the hell out of Sydney, Australia, before writing my most recent bestseller, but never saw it in person. Now I'm getting called out for the things I got wrong. I'm here to learn more about the city, but my tour guide's the one I really want to explore. Good thing I know Sam would never fall for a client, or it might be hard to leave.
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Sam
I ignored Levi and motioned my group in close. “First, though, we need to run through some safety tips. Hats and sun cream are the way to go, because you’re going to get burned to a crisp if you don’t. Make sure you hydrate. Our climate here is hot and dry, and you’ll get dehydrated really easily. Wear shoes at all times. You’ve heard about snakes and spiders. Well, some of the places we will be visiting in the coming days will have them, so chuck your sneakers on your feet and watch where you walk. But most importantly, I have to warn you about the drop bears.”
Everyone’s attention riveted to me.
I was in my element and pulled out my memorized information. “Drop bears are cousins to koala bears. They’re carnivorous and drop from the canopy of trees. You have to be careful when you’re walking in the bush.”
Joe raised his hand. “And where do we find these?” He didn’t look convinced that I was telling the truth.
I had a feeling he’d be googling the ferocious animals as soon as we were on the bus. “They’re located primarily on the east coast of Australia.”
“So…here?”
I grinned. “Well, not in Sydney proper, but yes, here. Mostly out in the heavy scrub area, but we’re known to get a couple closer to Sydney. They live in the trees, so as long as there’s a couple of eucalypts around, take it easy. You need to look for fresh scratch marks on the trunks of the trees before you linger under one.”
He arched an eyebrow.
I continued on. “Right. Everyone ready? We can load on the bus.”
Clara hustled her daughters on board. The French couple went next, then the Moons from South Korea. Joe and Daryl were next.
Levi lingered.
“You okay, mate?” I again met his gaze. I hadn’t been wrong when I’d thought both fathomless and pain-filled.
He cleared his throat. “Of course. I just…” He squinted. “Drop bears?”
I grinned. “You need to know all about Australia, right?” Because that was usually why people took my tour.
No missing the grimace in his expression.
He has a story…and I intend to figure out what it is.
“Keep close to me, and I’ll make certain you learn everything you can about being an Aussie.” I winked.
He actually rolled his eyes.
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