Five Golden Rings (Main Street Merchants Book 3) by Amelia C. Adams

Author:Amelia C. Adams [Adams, Amelia C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Main Street Merchants Series
Publisher: Amelia C. Adams
Published: 2017-03-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Cara stepped through the doors of the old antique store and was amazed by how much work had already been done. Two walls had been taken out and were replaced by supporting pillars, and the old, stained carpet had been ripped out and replaced with rich wood flooring. The sign on the door warned that the art gallery was under construction and wouldn’t be open to the public for another month, but Cara brought gifts—warm cookies from D’Angelo’s. Cookies were like a key that could get her in anywhere.

“Hey there,” one of the brothers greeted, walking around some boxes in the center of the floor. “It was Cara, right?”

“Right. I wish my memory was as good as yours. It’s . . .”

“I’m Alex,” he said. “And Bryce is in the back somewhere. I’m actually not sure what he’s doing. What brings you by? As you can see, we’re not really set up for company or I’d offer you a chair.”

“Oh, don’t worry about it. I’m probably trespassing, coming here before you’re open. I just brought you a little housewarming gift—or business warming gift. You choose—they both work.” She handed him the pink bakery box.

“Do I smell chocolate chip cookies?”

“Only the best ones in town.”

“How did you know?” He lifted the flap and visibly swooned. “These are my favorite things in the world. Do I have to share them with Bryce?”

“I won’t tell if you won’t,” she replied with a small grin.

Alex took a bite and closed his eyes as he chewed. “Oh, wow. So good.” He ate the rest of the cookie in two bites and looked like a dog having his tummy rubbed. “So, listen. We’re having a reception for the artists and their agents and families the night before we open to the public. It’s a pretty big deal, black tie and all that. It’s invitation only, and I’d love to invite you and your roommates to come.”

“Oh, that would be great,” Cara replied. “Two of them are engaged—can they bring their fiancés?”

“Tell you what. Let’s do a ticket each and a plus one. That way, your other roommate can bring a date as well.” Alex paused. “I wondered if you’d allow me to escort you personally.”

Cara blinked at that unexpected invitation. “Is this because I brought you cookies?”

“It’s absolutely because you brought me cookies. Otherwise, you’d be sitting home that night, watching reruns.”

Cara laughed. “You’re probably right. Okay, you have a date.”

Alex smiled, and she noticed a small dimple in the corner of his smile. He was really nice-looking, but more than that, he seemed genuine, and she liked that. “I’ll be in touch to remind you,” he said.

“Yeah, reminders are good.”

“I know where you live, obviously, but where do you work?”

“Marchbanks and Sons. It’s the jewelry store on Main Street.”

Alex nodded. “I’ve noticed it a time or two as I’ve driven past. All right, plan on an amazing evening. At least, I hope it will be amazing. Bryce and I have been working on this

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