Billionaire Matchmaker Bundle by Shirley Jump & Susan Meier & Jackie Braun & Shirley Jump

Author:Shirley Jump & Susan Meier & Jackie Braun & Shirley Jump
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: anthology, romance, dog, matchmaker, billionaire, pet, puppy
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2014-05-13T00:00:00+00:00

Love Unleashed

Jackie Braun

For my little dog, Pip, who joined our family during the writing of this story. Thanks for rescuing me.

Chapter One

Mia Andale wasn’t quick to smile, but she was grinning broadly as she opened the door to Marney Fields O’Neil, who stood on the cottage’s tiny porch with a squirming Jack Russell terrier clutched in her arms.

“Hello, Charlie,” Mia said.

“It figures you would greet the dog first.”

“You know I’m always happy to see you.”

Mia stepped back to allow them both inside. As soon as Marney released the dog, he took off like a shot, bouncing maniacally around the cottage’s small living room.

“His only speed is fast,” Marney mused wryly, giving her brown hair a toss. Then she handed Mia the large canvas tote bag that had been slung over her shoulder. “Here’s his leash, bowl, and some food. I tucked T-R-E-A-T-S in there, too.”

“Tr—”

“Shh!” Marney clapped a hand over Mia’s mouth. “You think he’s hyper now? You haven’t seen anything yet.”

Charlie finished inspecting the room and came back to sit at the women’s feet. He gazed up at them, the picture of innocence, and cocked his head to one side. Mia’s heart melted.

“Aww.”

“Don’t let his cuteness fool you,” Marney warned on a laugh. “He can be a handful.”

“Yes, but if not for him, you and Dell might not have kept getting together, and look where that led.”

Marney’s smile bloomed in full. “You make an excellent point.”

Her friend had just married the sheriff after a whirlwind courtship and record-short engagement and was now leaving on her honeymoon, which was why Mia had volunteered to take over dog-sitting duty. This made the third stop for the infamous Mr. Bonaparte’s equally infamous pooch. So far during Mr. B’s extended trip overseas, Charlie also had stayed with their friend Gabrielle Wilson. Gabby too had wound up falling in love and was now Gabby Shepherd, wife of handsome software designer T.J. Shepherd.

Marney leaned down and patted Charlie’s head. “Bye, boy. Don’t let her do anything I wouldn’t do.” He let out a soft yip, almost as if he understood.

Mia, however, wasn’t sure she did. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Nothing. Be good.” Marney pointed a finger at the dog.

“Charlie’s going to be on his best behavior for me. Aren’t you?” Mia said.

Was it her imagination or did the little dog wink?

“You just keep telling yourself that. Well, I’d love to stay and chat, but I have to run.” Marney was halfway out the open front door when she called over her shoulder, “Oh, by the way, Charlie has a checkup with the vet at five-thirty today. Don’t be late.”

The door closed on Mia’s shocked expression. By the time she made it to the porch, Marney was already in her car driving away. Tires actually squealed. Mia scowled. The only veterinarian in Chandler’s Cove was Gideon Roth, hence Marney’s speedy getaway.

Gideon was a prime specimen of a man with a muscular build, thick sandy hair, rich brown eyes that could undress a woman with a glance, and a mouth that could turn her most wanton fantasies into reality.

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