A Stoneybrook Mystery Collection: A Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 4-6 by Eryn Scott

Author:Eryn Scott [Scott, Eryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kristopherson Press
Published: 2020-06-22T22:00:00+00:00

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After stopping by to give the latest intel to Paul, Suze and Hadley split up. Hadley needed to go home and check on the cats before their juice bar reconnaissance later, and Suze was forcing Paul to take a break and have dinner.

Hadley made herself something to eat, and after she and the cats finished dinner, they all curled up on the couch with an episode of a baking show.

When the sun set and darkness covered the valley, Hadley had a tough time peeling herself from her comfortable home to meet Luke and Suze at the jam shop. But her curiosity about the envelope she saw earlier gave her the motivation to get moving.

The alley behind the jam shop was quiet and deserted as Hadley pulled her hatchback into its normal space next to the Jam Van. She got out of the car and leaned up against the back door to the kitchen, not wanting to go inside or turn on any lights lest they bring attention to their presence downtown so late.

“Don’t freak out.” A voice came from the darkness.

Hadley jumped, swallowing a squeal. Her now adjusted eyes caught movement to her left. Luke pulled off a black beanie, and his wheat-colored locks bounced bright in the moonlight. Besides the beanie, he wore a black long-sleeve shirt and black athletic pants.

“You didn’t see me when you pulled up, and I was standing there trying to think of a way not to scare you.” He chuckled, his voice somehow deeper in the dark alley.

Hadley swallowed, Coach’s words from earlier still ringing in her ears. That boy’s loved you forever.

“No worries.” She looked down at her jeans and dark zip-up hoodie. “I didn’t even think about wearing black. You’re smart. You blend in.”

“Your hair is dark, though.” He reached forward, tucking a piece behind her ear. “Mine stands out too much in the dark.”

Her heartbeat quickened. Her eyes flashed up to meet his. “Luke—”

His name was cut off by Suze’s sporty baby-blue mini pulling into the alley next to Hadley’s car. Her headlights illuminated Hadley and Luke as if they were in a spotlight. Hadley ducked her head and stepped away from Luke.

Suze’s expression was both suspicious and gleeful as she stepped out of the car. “Hey, you two …” Her voice rose a little with each word.

“Hi,” Hadley blurted, brushing nothing off the sleeve of her sweatshirt. “You ready?”

“As I’ll ever be.” Suze patted the laptop case she held at her side, in case they encountered the USB. She was also wearing all black, and Hadley wondered how she’d missed the memo about tonight’s attire.

Luke came up to stand next to Hadley, pulling his hat on to cover his hair again. “Let’s do this.” He smiled too.

Hadley didn’t. All she could think about was how Luke smelled like fresh air and sandalwood, and how he was standing so very close to her.

Led by Hadley—who may or may not have been running from her feelings for Luke—the three scurried through the alley that ran behind the buildings along Main Street.

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