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She fixates on a group of men while a rugged bartender, Clint, notices her usual order and offers her a drink “on the house.” The scene blends flirtation, humor, and character chemistry, setting a tense, charged tone as Scarlet judges her options and shares a playful, impulsive attitude. Content includes potential triggers for some readers.","HIS TO KEEP  \nOCEANOFPDF. COM  \nCopyright © 2026 by LK Farlow All rights reserved.  \nCover Design & Interior formatting: Y’all. That Graphic.  \nPhotographer: Wander Aguiar  \nModels: Brinda P. & Julio Cesar  \nEditing: Hadley Finn  \nProofreading: Amy R.  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations in a book review.  \nThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author ’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.  \nThe author acknowledges the trademark status and trademark owners of various products referred to in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.  \nNo generative AI was used in any part of this work—writing, design, or otherwise. The author firmly believes stories and art are meant to be created by humans, and as such, expressly prohibits any entity from using this publication for the purposes of training AI in any way; this includes uploading it into AI for the purpose of graphics and/or reviews.  \n[www.authorlkfarlow.com](www.authorlkfarlow.com)  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nTo my Phoobs, you might not know it, but you absolutely rescued me.  \nTo Tuna the Ferret. Your videos brought me immeasurable joy. RIP.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nThis book contains content that may be triggering for some readers. Your mental health and well-being are more important than any book.  \nPlease see my website for a full list of potential triggers.   \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nThank you so much for taking a chance on His to Keep. Your support truly means the world to me.  \nEllis and Scarlet’s story is, in my humble but incredibly biased opinion, a helluva lot of fun. They are a little messy and a lot sexy (even with the slow burn) .  \nThis book went through two rounds of edits; however, typos persist. So, if you find one, please drop me an email at kate@authorlkfarlow.com so I can knock it out.  \nI tried to keep everything in this book as factual as possible, but it is fiction and in some parts, creative liberties were taken.  \nAnyway, buckle up, hydrate, and enjoy the ride.  \nXO – Kate  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nONE  \nSCARLET  \n“THIS SEAT TAKEN?” I ask, glancing up at the god of a man posted up atthe bar, a lone bottle of beer in front of him.  \nHe’s built like the freaking Hulk, with muscle on top of muscle. His blond hair ’s cropped close on the sides with a long, unruly strip down the middle. He’s the definition of rugged, dressed in ripped jeans, a white tee, and a black vest. 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