She knew she was being unreasonable, but she couldn’t help it. Mitch could have said something like, “Good for you!” or, “Congratulations.” Or maybe, “I’ve got a better offer for you.” Her cell phone chirped and she set down her coffee mug to answer it. “Hey, Sophie. I’m glad I caught you at home...
She held a note of crisp vellum, and her usually stern expression held a hint of pleasure. Laura and Miranda knew her news would come when the Countess was good and ready, so they refrained from asking what had caused her cheerful mood. As they expected, their mother took ...
“Aren’t you the cutest little bug?” Anne said as she handed a coloring book and crayons to a little lady bug whose mother, Kirstie, was one of the Tuesday night quilters. It was past The Stitching Post’s normal closing time, but Myra had always extended her hours on Hallow...
It had been on sale at the grocery story this week, and she'd splurged on a couple of different flavors. Today she opened a new one called Peppermint Candy. She poured it into the steaming liquid and watched as the white swirled into the brown, blending into a light tan color. Then she leaned ove...
Her car was loaded with her suitcase and several boxes and bags of her belongings. She hadn’t packed everything, because she wasn’t sure when the police would release her dad. She didn’t intend to be there when he got home. Plus, she didn’t want to be late for work. She wo...
She donned a pair of hard-soled, sensible shoes she'd scrubbed with dirt from the garden to remove their shine. Giles accompanied her, but he wore his own clothing rather than his servant's livery. The people she planned to visit tonight loved their children and most were appreciative of her effo...
He sat at the table, reading by the dim light of a lantern. Before him lay a newspaper he had purchased during his last trip to the village. Though some of the news from Tokyo was dated, he could at least get some idea about what was happening in his home city. His eyes sc...
It had been a successful day, evident from the pile of data cards ready to be catalogued. She'd instructed the newbies on the importance of accurate information on the special cards. The data on them would help to give a better picture of how and when the items were used. ...