An Unexpected Kiss by Cindy Roland Anderson

Author:Cindy Roland Anderson [Anderson, Cindy Roland]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Christian Fiction, Romance, romance series
Goodreads: 23416458
Publisher: Winsome Press Publishing
Published: 2014-10-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Cole pulled up to Lucy’s house, and couldn’t help smiling. The classic two-story farmhouse, with its wraparound porch and dormer windows, looked like the ideal house for Lucy to have grown up in.

A green garland draped the porch railing, accented with red bows at every porch post. In each window, Cole noticed a single candle stick. The holiday décor was simple and understated but he bet at night it looked spectacular.

Climbing out of the car, he approached the house feeling more than a little nervous. What had he been thinking when he’d kissed her yesterday? The mistletoe kiss could have been on the cheek, but when given the opportunity, Cole hadn’t been strong enough to resist the temptation. Then he’d gone and kissed her in the car.

What an idiot. There would be no more kissing, no matter how tempting she might be.

Cole pressed the doorbell, and smiled when he heard the tune of Jingle Bells playing. A few minutes later a teenage boy opened the door.

“Hi,” Cole said. “I’m here for Lucy.”

“Hey, Luce,” the kid yelled. “Some guy is here for you.” He motioned for Cole to come inside. “You can come in and wait for her if you want.”

“Thanks.” Cole wiped his feet on the doormat and stepped inside the cozy house. It looked like he’d just landed in a Hallmark Christmas store. “Wow,” he said, glancing around the foyer. “This is incredible.”

The teenager rolled his eyes. “My mom starts decorating the first of November. It takes her that long just to get everything out of storage and set up by December.”

Cole didn’t doubt it. Before him lay the most amazing Christmas village he’d ever seen. Unable to resist, he crossed the floor for a closer look. Houses and stores, all decorated similar to Lucy’s house, dotted the length of the table. Figurines of people, animals, and a variety of trees populated the village, making it look real. In the center was a frozen pond with villagers actually skating around in circular patterns.

No wonder Lucy loved Christmas so much. What surprised Cole was how much the village reminded him of Snow Valley. Downtown, with its elaborate holiday decorations, looked very similar. How could Lucy not want to settle down here?

“Believe it or not,” the kid said with a laugh. “This is only one of the villages. My mom has a different one in every room.”

“Really?” Cole glanced around and could see another elaborate set up in the living room.

“Yeah, my mom and Lucy go nuts every year.”

“Landon,” Lucy said, coming down the elaborately decorated staircase. “Are you dissing your big sister?”

“No way.” He gave Lucy an exaggerated hug. “You’re the best sister in the world. Remember that when you’re shopping today.”

“Suck up.” Lucy mussed his hair. “I’m not going Christmas shopping for you today.”

“Ah, man. I hugged you for nothing?” Landon laughed at the look on his sister’s face. “I’m kidding. I love you, Luce. You know that.” He disappeared around the corner.

Cole was fascinated by the tight

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