Snow Belle (Madison Creek Bed & Breakfast Book 1) by Jackie Castle

Author:Jackie Castle [Castle, Jackie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Castle Library Publishing
Published: 2015-12-07T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Ethan set down his Willhelm, ending the last song of the night. The crowd applauded politely as he made his way off the little stage at the back of the restaurant. After putting his violin into its case, he headed over to the counter where Mallory had a tall glass of tea waiting for him. He didn’t really need the caffeine this late at night but didn’t want to insult her.

Mallory might be a sweet girl, but she was also a conniving one. He suspected her invitation for a free dinner in exchange for playing was an excuse to get him alone. Thankfully, she hadn’t made any passes or suggest anything other than friendship at the moment. Ethan wondered if she simply wanted someone to bounce her ideas off of on remodeling her diner.

“It’s so old that I can call it retro now. I want something new but … I don’t know. You’ve been around. I was wondering if you might have places that stand out in your mind. Maybe seen something that struck your fancy.” She sat back in her chair, crossing her long legs as she waved toward the counter area. “I definitely want to get rid of that, and set up a bar. I’ve applied for a liquor license. I’m thinking rustic, maybe.” She sighed and propped her chin on her fist. “But I don’t know. I’m not a rustic kind of girl, but rather shabby-chic in my tastes, you know?”

She’d served him a large bowl of beef stew, which warmed his chilled body after working in that drafty garage all day to pay for the extra parts Bill decided needed to be replaced.

Ethan thanked the Lord for providing him an opportunity to pay for the added expenses. Ever since he’d sat through the council meeting, he’d wanted to hold on to the money his banker transferred into his account. The wheels in his head hadn’t stopped turning. They wanted to save this town. Revive it. Something sent a thrill though his spirit at the idea.

“I’ve been building my bank accounts for some time,” Mallory said. “I’m sure, being a visitor, I’m boring you with my rambling, but earlier today I attended a small business owners’ meeting and I’m just bubbling with excitement over what I heard.”

“Actually, I am interested.” He didn’t think he should tell anyone about the private council meeting held with Haley, but that wasn’t the only place he’d heard of talk about the renovations. “I think it’s a wonderful idea.”

Dare he say that he’d been considering ways he could stay here? He couldn’t very well rush into such a decision. And he’d need to return home and talk to his family about it. Dad wanted him to settle down. Ethan hoped to pay them back one day. Mom had said that if he provided her with at least five grandchildren, she’d be happy with that.

Maybe he’d better seek some kind of stable employment. Five! What was she thinking?

“So you know about the

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