A Stitch in Time: A Sweet Small Town Romance (The Cottages on Anchor Lane Book 4) by Leeanna Morgan

Author:Leeanna Morgan [Morgan, Leeanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rogan Press
Published: 2023-09-21T18:30:00+00:00

Aidan’s fingers drummed a gentle rhythm on the steering wheel as he pulled up to Jackie’s home. The warm glow of the living room lights spilled onto the porch, and he could see shadows moving inside. Taking a deep breath, he stepped out of his car and made his way along the garden path.

He was thrilled the bank had approved Jackie’s loan application. It was a big deal opening a business, even bigger when so much of her life had been a struggle. Her need to be connected to something bigger than herself was one of the things that most attracted him to her. She wasn’t self-centered or focused on making the most amount of money from the least amount of work. Jackie wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives, and she wasn’t afraid of working hard to make it happen.

He didn’t have to wait long for her to open the door. Her wide smile was just as cute as the bright red sweater and black leggings she was wearing.

“Come on in, Aidan. You’ve come at the right time. Daniella was about to eat dessert without you.”

“I heard that,” an amused voice called from inside the house. A few seconds later, Daniella appeared in the hallway. “Where dessert’s concerned, I don’t have much self-control, but I can wait for Aidan to join us.”

He handed Jackie the bottle of wine. “I’m glad I left work when I did, then.”

“So am I,” she said softly. “Thanks for celebrating with us and thank you for the wine.”

“You’re welcome on both counts.” He hung his jacket on the coat stand and walked into the kitchen with her and Daniella. When he saw the plates of food sitting on the table, his eyes widened.

Daniella giggled. “I know. I told Brooke she’d brought too much for us to try, but she said you can never have too much dessert, especially when you’d be here, too.”

Aidan sat beside Jackie at the table. “I don’t know whether to be insulted or grateful.”

Jackie popped the cork on the bottle of wine and grinned. “After you taste the desserts, you’ll be grateful. They’re our all-time favorites.”

Daniella placed some glasses on the kitchen table. “I like the white chocolate and cranberry bliss balls. Brooke only makes them at Christmas, so they’re in hot demand.”

Aidan took one of the bliss balls off the plate Daniella held toward him. They looked like something his sister made with rolled oats and dried fruit, except these were drizzled in white chocolate. He ate a piece and sighed. They were so much better than his sister’s.

Jackie smiled. “They’re yummy, aren’t they? You don’t have to feel guilty when you’re eating them, either. They’re jam-packed full of dates, oats, flaxseed, and cashew butter.”

“I’m hoping this means you’re adding them to the menu?” he asked.

Jackie nodded. “Everything here has made our short-list.”

“I’m looking forward to the gala even more now.” Aidan picked up the glass of wine Jackie had poured for him. “Before we try another sample, I’d like to propose a toast.

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