Woman in Blue by Eileen Goudge

Author:Eileen Goudge [Goudge, Eileen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781504015639
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Work proved a welcome distraction. With paperwork to weed through and inventory to sort out, appointments with reps, and a steady stream of customers, Lindsay didn’t have a chance to dwell on the fight with her sister or the run-in with the surveyor. Still, she was grumpy all day, and her mood didn’t improve even after she got home.

When the phone rang in the kitchen as she and Miss Honi were cleaning up after supper, Lindsay snatched it up with a growl of frustration, certain it was just another unwanted solicitor—they always seemed to call at the most inconvenient times or when she was bone-tired after a day at work—and answered with a brisk “Hello?”

“Lindsay?”

A ripple of excitement went through her even as she pretended not to recognize the familiar male voice. “Yes, this is she.”

“It’s Randall. Randall Craig. How have you been?”

She carried the phone into the next room, where she could converse in private. “I’m fine,” she said, “and you?” Her heart was racing, and the room suddenly felt too warm.

Ever since they’d met, thoughts of Randall Craig had been darting in and out of her head like an errant child playing hide-and-go-seek. It was silly to fantasize about him, she knew. No different than when her female customers daydreamed about the heroes of romance novels. Besides, it wasn’t as if she were desperate. She had a boyfriend, and though he might not always be as available as she’d like, he was kind and loving and, most of all, a known quantity. Nevertheless, she found herself pressing the phone closer to her ear while her other hand found its way to her heart as if to still its wild beating.

“Worn out,” Randall replied with a laugh. “After fourteen cities in as many days, I can now reliably report that book tours are just a clever means of torture designed by sadistic publishers.”

“Does that include booksellers?”

“No, of course not—they’re the saving grace. Especially the ones who feed me.” After a brief pause, he added in a more intimate tone, “I had a good time with you the other night. I’ve been meaning to call, but I haven’t had a free moment until now. I only got back last night.”

“Welcome home.” She kept her voice light.

“Believe me, there’s no better place after two weeks on the road.”

“Has it been that long? I hadn’t noticed,” she lied. “I’ve been so busy.”

“I’d like to see you again. You wouldn’t happen to be free for dinner on Friday?”

“I don’t know; I’ll have to check my calendar,” she said to buy herself some time. She felt giddy at the prospect of seeing Randall again but sobered instantly at the thought of Grant. She’d made no plans to be with him—he’d be tied up all weekend—but she knew she’d feel guilty sneaking behind his back.

“There’s this little trattoria in my neighborhood,” Randall went on. “Fantastic food. Maybe not as good as Paolo’s but pretty darn close. The most sublime spaghetti alle vongole you’ll ever taste.”

She hesitated a moment longer before coming to a decision.

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