Love Inspired September 2015--Box Set 2 of 2 by Emma Miller

Author:Emma Miller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Love Inspired
Publisher: Harlequin

Chapter Seven

The next morning, Annie shifted Holly Miller’s business card between her fingers. The Maple Springs Historical Society took first errand on her list of things to do today. She’d dressed with care, choosing a loose pair of cotton pants with a drawstring. Her middle was definitely thickening with a barely detectable baby bump.

Grabbing her purse, Annie got out of her car. It was early yet, so parking on Main Street wasn’t a problem. The village of Maple Springs waited patiently for the hordes of tourists who’d amble along these sidewalks to shop or grab lunch before returning to the beach across the street.

For now it was quiet and Annie took in the colorful plants and flowers that were stuffed into boxes and gigantic pots adorning store windows and doors. Water drops glimmered in the morning sun. Annie spotted the woman who maintained the downtown’s greenery and waved. She waved back while spraying down the hanging flowers anchored to the lampposts.

Maple Springs knew how to capitalize on the short summer season. And Annie appreciated the added dance students this time of year, she really did. But if the truth were told, she preferred the end of the season after the summer folks left and went back to wherever they called home. Until they descended again come winter to ski.

A couple of tinkling bells rang when she opened the door of an old Victorian that served as the historical society’s office and museum.

“May I help you— Oh, hello, Annie.” The director, Holly, slipped from behind her desk.

“Morning.” Annie shook the girl’s offered hand and got right to the point. “I’d like to permanently donate some of Jack’s collection for an exhibit, but I’ll need your help in looking over the considered items.”

Holly gave her a broad smile. “Wonderful. I can come by later this week if that works for you.”

“Perfect. I’m still working out what to include.”

Holly tipped her head. “Is Matthew helping you with that, too? I heard he replaced your roof.”

Where’d she hear that? Any why would she ask such a question that was none of her business? “Maybe.”

“You know him well, then?” Holly was definitely digging.

“Well enough.” Annie considered Holly a moment. Was the woman interested in Matthew? She wouldn’t blame her, but really, what was up with the nosy questions? “Do you mind if I look around to get a feel for your displays?”

Holly nodded. “Sure. Go right ahead. I’ll get the donation paperwork together. You can grab them on your way out.”

“Thanks.” Annie’s sandals scuffed the hardwood floors as she walked through to the museum rooms. The upstairs was roped off with a sign that stated offices resided there.

Viewing the displays, she felt a stab of sympathy for Holly. According to Jack, Matthew dated but didn’t commit because of his schedule on the lakes. Annie couldn’t recall one woman Matthew had talked about or even mentioned other than a passing reference.

Yet another reason to ignore the attraction between them. Annie didn’t want to lose Matthew by allowing anything more than friendship to creep between them.

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