Cupcakes and Cowboys (Sunset Plains Romance Book 1) by Lindzee Armstrong

Author:Lindzee Armstrong [Armstrong, Lindzee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: contemporary western romance
Publisher: Snowflake Press
Published: 2016-06-26T18:30:00+00:00

What was he doing? Jase shook his head at his own stupidity. Had he seriously given up a day of learning about ranch life in favor of babysitting a cupcake shop? He must be losing his mind.

But Cassidy needed him. And he couldn’t look into those worried gray eyes, see the stress lines creasing her forehead, and not help.

Jase kept an eye on the front of the store while Cassidy took care of things in the back and dealt with the electrician. Jase tried to make himself useful, but the shop was spotlessly clean and tidy. Eventually, he gave up trying to look busy and sank into one of the armchairs at the front of the store. He spent thirty minutes on his phone researching ranching terms, then found himself on a property website, looking at acreage for sale around Sunset Plains.

What am I doing? He clicked on a five-acre plot of land not far from Star Ranch. Yes, Oklahoma was a lot more peaceful and idyllic than he’d expected it to be. But just because it felt nice to escape California for a while didn’t mean he was ready to give it all up.

He flipped through the pictures of the land. A small house sat on the property, but looked run-down and dilapidated. The photos couldn’t hide how chipped and faded the blue 1950s cabinets looked. The garish pink tile in the bathroom made him cringe, and the flooring consisted mainly of plywood, like someone had ripped out the carpet and never bothered to replace it. But Jase could tear that house down and build a new one to suit his needs and preferences.

He flipped to the next picture, which showcased a small stream meandering through tall grasses. He closed his eyes and imagined lying on a blanket, the warm summer sun caressing his skin as a horse drank his fill from the water. A woman snuggled close against his side, laughing at something he said. Blonde hair tumbled from the braid slung over one shoulder and tickled his face.

His eyes flew open. What was wrong with him? He barely knew Cassidy.

The bell on the front door jingled. Jase quickly shoved his phone back in his pocket and rose. A middle-aged woman, her gray-streaked hair pulled back in a severe bun, let the door swing shut behind her. She paused when she saw Jase, and he watched her eyes light with recognition. “Oh my gosh!” She let out a girlish giggle and rushed forward, holding out her hand. “Are you Jase Larson? I love all your movies.”

Jase blinked, trying to slip into his movie star persona. He should’ve anticipated that customers might recognize him, but he’d been caught off guard. “I’m so glad you enjoyed them.”

“What on earth are you doing in Sunset Plains, Oklahoma?”

“Researching a role, actually.” Jase flashed her a smile. “I’m out at the Erickson ranch, but I’d appreciate it if you kept that quiet.”

“Don’t worry, I know how to keep a secret.” She winked, then fumbled in her purse for a piece of paper.

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