Saved by Noel: A Sweet Christmas Romance by Tracy Baack

Author:Tracy Baack [Baack, Tracy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tracy Baack
Published: 2024-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter twenty-six

Clara

I’ve spent the past month trying not to think about Clark. Trying and failing.

I didn’t make a second trip to Noel in May. Work was busy, and I was helping my parents with some projects around their house. In actuality, I could have made time if I’d wanted to.

Instead, I’d avoided the town because I didn’t trust myself seeing Clark. I was already seeing enough of him in my daydreams. And in the movie script I’m writing.

As antithetical as the heroine, Renee, is to me, my main male character, Jack, bears a striking resemblance to a certain mayor. Right down to the absurdly attractive beard and grouchy personality. Despite writing him in to my character, I’ve been nervous to see Clark again ever since we had dinner at Syd’s house.

I’d expected Madison to help me out on my quest to dismiss Clark from my list of eligible men. However, Mads came home declaring him to be worthy of my affection. Apparently, his admonition to not let Michael take advantage of me was the key to her heart. That, plus his grumpy love for his town, won her over. Her assessment of Clark as an “extremely hot, broody woodsman” rounded out her closing argument in his favor.

She updated his contact in my phone to “Hottie McScrooge.”

Hearing Clark talk about the potential of a company buying the plant and the ensuing joy put into perspective the burden he’s carrying. I can’t imagine shouldering the weight of an entire town. Although, I still wish he’d let me help him share the load by planning a Christmas tourist experience.

I can’t avoid Noel or Clark any longer because I promised Sydney I’d come for a long weekend to experience the height of tourist season. It’s the first weekend in June, the launch of peak river season. Although I’m nervous about seeing Clark again, I am looking forward to understanding what the town of Noel is like in its prime.

I pull into the driveway of my cabin late Friday night, having driven here straight from work. I stayed later than planned in order to finish an article for Michael, a fact I will not be sharing with Madison. Or Clark. After unlocking the door and putting my stuff down in the living room, I text Sydney.

ME

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