Lucky You (Pine Ridge Romance Book 1) by Holly Stevenson

Author:Holly Stevenson [Stevenson, Holly]
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, Pine Ridge Romance Series
Publisher: Olive Leaf Press
Published: 2019-04-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Drew lit the large gas firepit, grateful Josh had shown him how everything worked earlier that day. He gave a satisfied smile when the flames licked to life, immediately pushing back the brisk mountain air. He scooted two chairs closer to the fire, wanting Piper to be comfortable when she joined him.

The outdoor kitchen came complete with an industrial-sized stainless steel barbecue, and he warmed it up before removing the pre-assembled shish kabobs from the cooler. Drew wasn’t much of a cook, but he was a master when it came to barbecuing. If the store-bought potato salad and fruit and vegetable trays weren’t stellar, the shish kabobs would make up for them.

He removed the plastic wrap from the tray of kabobs, but his mind was elsewhere. Why hadn’t he heard about the importance of Briarwood Chalet when he plowed in with the offer? Josh should have at least mentioned it to Tom. But from what he knew of Josh, he likely wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize a sale like this. The commission was enough to set him up for a year.

Drew shook his head and arranged the spears of food on the grill. He would talk to Gran tomorrow. She liked her space, but it wouldn’t take much convincing to talk her into letting the chalet be used for the occasional wedding. Or twenty. He ran a hand along the back of his neck, hoping there weren’t too many. That would make the convincing more difficult. But the way Piper had beamed at him like he was a hero when he said he’d try? That was worth whatever steps needed to be taken.

He gazed around at the tall pines and breathed in the fresh mountain air, which now held the delicious tinge of roasting meat. Icon or not, Drew didn’t regret talking Gran into the purchase. It had only taken ten seconds into the tour this afternoon for him to decide this was a place he wanted to call his own. He would buy it from Gran once he received his inheritance. But he did feel bad for robbing Pine Ridge of the venue. While he was happy to try to accommodate the weddings that had already been booked, it wasn’t something he would want to offer long-term. He would have to take some time to think through the problem.

“I should have waited to tell Savannah,” Piper said, appearing around the corner with a big smile. “She’s so excited, she practically hyperventilated.”

Drew bit the inside of his cheek. “You told her I still need to talk to Margaret, right? I don’t want to get her hopes up—in case things don’t pan out.”

She nodded, coming to stand beside him. “I made that very clear. But you’d have to know Savannah—she’s a hopeless optimist. It doesn’t take much to get her excited.”

“An admiral trait.” He squinted. “I promise to do what I can.”

“Thank you.”

“No problem.” His heart stuttered at the look of gratitude in her beautiful green eyes. She drew her jacket closer and hugged her arms to her chest.

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