Since she and Alessandro had talked, the atmosphere was more cordial, but they’d never get back the easy, loving relationship they’d had before. It was gone along with the money and the inn. A few sticks of furniture and some linens and dishes could never make up for what she’d lost. Alessandro a...
Storm clouds hovered in the distance, and the air smelled like rain. Laura wondered what a summer storm would do to her business. Thunder rumbled as she hurried to the café to start the coffee before the power went out. She could cook on the propane stove without power, but the coffee pot was ele...
After the last time, the day of the two baths, Sophia was afraid the dog had run off again. “Andy, where’s Daisy?” “She’s in jail,” he replied. “Where?” “In the house. Blade locked her up because she chased Fluffy again.” “He’s mean,” said Jimmy. Sophia walked inside, where she found Maria and Bl...
He’d have to bide his time, wait for the right moment. Cara would get tired of being cooped up and start venturing out. When she did, he’d be ready. Ian and Jane offered him a place to stay, and he snapped up their offer. He needed a place to hide out. They wouldn’t turn him in because he could i...
Sanchez, who lived on the property and took care of the outside of the house and the pool, was helping Tony tear out walls. Catherine hoped they knew what they were doing, because it sounded like they were doing some big-time damage in there. While the men worked, Catherine left a message on her ...