Tangled Up in Tinsel by Candis Terry

Author:Candis Terry
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2017-09-26T04:00:00+00:00

It had taken more than an ounce of courage for Gabriella to knock on the Kincade family’s door. It wasn’t like her to turn up at a private holiday celebration when she barely knew two members of the family. But having a chance to see Parker again was something she hadn’t been able to pass up. Unfortunately the dark slash of his brows pulled tight over his vivid blue eyes clearly implied he hadn’t known she was coming and he might not be all that happy about it. Looked like Lucy had pulled a fast one on him. It was everything Gabi could do not to turn and run.

“Come in and meet everyone.” Lucy took her by the hand and led her into the room where it seemed like everyone except Parker had been prepared for her arrival. “And don’t worry, Parker’s frown isn’t directed at you.”

“I’m not so sure about that.”

Lucy briefly stopped and looked at Gabi. “Well, even if it was, would you be sorry you came?”

“Not at all.”

“Good. Because I’m glad you’re here.” She flashed a smile and gave Gabi’s hand a squeeze. “Now let’s go stir things up a little, shall we?”

As a unit, the Kincade brothers were a visual force to be reckoned with. Each one more gorgeous than the next. Yeah, she might be partial, but in her eyes, Parker stood at the top.

The sweet aroma of a holiday home wafted through the air as Gabi tried to keep her attention focused on those she was meeting. Forgetting names was not the lasting impression she wanted to leave. Making a fool of herself by gawking at Parker wasn’t her plan either.

She handed over the casserole dish containing the honey maple roasted carrots she’d made after debating whether to go traditional with her share of the potluck meal, or to think outside the box. Familiar with Parker’s palate but not knowing the rest of his family, she’d decided to play it tasty but safe.

Just like she planned to do with Parker.

“Everyone, meet Gabriella,” Lucy said to the room. “I ran into her at the grocery store the other day and when I found out she was going to be all alone for the holiday, well, I just knew she should spend the day with us.”

Gabi was grateful for Lucy’s kindness, and she was sure she hadn’t meant to make Gabi feel inadequate about spending the holiday alone, but there it was. Even to her own ears, she sounded pathetic. Determined not to be pathetic, she plastered a smile on her face and thanked everyone for allowing her to crash their party.

A quick glance across the room told her Parker didn’t feel any more comfortable than she did.

Lucy continued the introductions by adding that Gabi was a chef and had high hopes of working at Parker’s new restaurant. “But no business talk today, you two,” Lucy said, tossing her gaze between Gabi and Parker. “Everyone just needs to enjoy themselves and eat too much.”

As the Kincades and Sean all stepped up to greet her, Gabi began to feel a little more relaxed.

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