She and Gramma had settled in on the sofa and talked. Gramma must have sensed her reluctance to discuss Matt and instead had caught her up on all the changes that had taken place in Dover since she’d left. But memories of the family dinner at Matt’s still played in the bac...
Charlotte’s cousin JJ announced when they ran into each other a few days later at Halverson’s Grocery. This was another small-town phenomenon that still startled Charlotte—a trip to the grocery store turned into a social event every time. She’d yet to fill her basket without running into six or s...
If she took Shaw’s offer to work for him and remained in this house, the first thing she’d do would be to find some comfy chairs for the front porch. She longed to enjoy the porch swing out front, but she was reluctant to ask her landlord if it was okay. Keeping clear lines between them was wise....
The little buff-colored dog buried his nose in her hand, begging for love. She couldn’t help but smile. He always put her in a good mood. “You’re such a sweet boy, aren’t you?” She stroked the soft fur, her eyes on the television, but her mind on Adam Holbrook. She was mor...