Sisters of Summer's End by Lori Foster

Author:Lori Foster
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 2019-03-28T16:43:44+00:00

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“Wow.” Maris looked in the mirror, turning her head this way and that. “Trimming off that tiny bit made a big difference.”

“The conditioner helped, too.” As did the way Joy blew out her hair for her, using a round brush to add some volume. “You have gorgeous hair. I know women who would pay big bucks to get those summer highlights, and yours are natural.”

“Life in a sunny park,” Maris said, peering closer to see her eyes. “The mascara is nice, too. It’s just enough that I look like me, but better.”

Joy grinned, pleased with the results. “And the sweater?” She’d borrowed from her own closet, choosing a black, crisscross sweater with a wide V-neck. She’d bought it on clearance, then regretted the purchase when, the one time she’d worn it, it had felt too revealing, like she might actually fall out. Because Maris had a smaller bust, it fit her perfectly.

She was also shorter than Joy, so it crossed at exactly the right spot. Luckily, Maris had worn a black bra.

Paired with trim-fitting faded jeans and black boots, Maris looked amazing.

She slanted Joy a look. “Now I have boobs.”

That made Joy laugh out loud. “You’ve always had them. You just wear boxy T-shirts and sweatshirts that make them harder to notice.” She glanced at Jack, saw he was involved painting with the kit Royce had bought him. Knowing he wasn’t listening, she said low, “That never slowed Daron down, though, which is why he was always teasing you.”

“Yeah, well, he can’t miss ’em tonight, can he?” Maris shook her head, making her hair drift back and forth over her shoulders. “It feels so different. I keep it in a ponytail so it’s not in my way, but this is more feminine.”

“Most women like changing up their look every now and then.”

“And those boxy shirts? They’re comfortable for working.”

Joy turned Maris to face her. “You’re not working tonight, and I’m going to give you the same advice you gave me, but maybe tempered a little. Have fun.”

“Yeah, we’ll see.”

Joy didn’t like that lack of confidence. It wasn’t Maris’s way. “You really do look terrific.”

She nodded. “Thanks. You do great work. It’s just... I’m wondering if this is all too obvious?”

“What do you mean?”

“Is Daron going to think I want to impress him? Because I don’t. I’m doing this for me, not him.”

It was a novel thing, seeing Maris struggle with uncertainty. In a way, it made her even more likable. “I vote you do it for both of you.”

There was a knock at the door, and Maris blanched.

“I’ll get it,” Jack said, already scrambling out of his chair.

“Look out the window first,” Joy reminded him. They’d arranged for Daron to meet Maris here so they could ride together to his house. Still, she wanted Jack to always be careful.

Hand to her stomach, Maris whispered, “This is a mistake.”

Joy lifted her brows. Wow, Maris really was nervous. How crazy was that? Grabbing her up in a hug, Joy said, “This is amazing.

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