Shifters in the Snow: Bundle of Joy: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Winter Wolves, Merry Bears, and Holiday Spirits by J.K. Harper & Milly Taiden & Jacqueline Sweet & Auriella Skye & Gen Gericault & Edith Hawkes & Elianne Adams & Alyse Zaftig & Scarlett Grove & Bella Love-Wins & Anya Nowlan & Suki Selborne & J.M. Klaire & Holley Trent & Liv Brywood & Olivia Arran & Cynthia Fox

Author:J.K. Harper & Milly Taiden & Jacqueline Sweet & Auriella Skye & Gen Gericault & Edith Hawkes & Elianne Adams & Alyse Zaftig & Scarlett Grove & Bella Love-Wins & Anya Nowlan & Suki Selborne & J.M. Klaire & Holley Trent & Liv Brywood & Olivia Arran & Cynthia Fox [Harper, J.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sable Moon Books
Published: 2016-11-15T05:00:00+00:00

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Several people were already set up at their stations when Brody entered the kitchen. Olson, an older man he’d met earlier in the day, was talking with Madison at one of the short countertop spaces. Brody chose the station next to him.

“I never thought I’d need to learn any of this stuff,” Olson said. “Lucille would get a good kick out of watching me try, though. God rest her soul.”

“We all have to start somewhere,” Brody said with a smile. “I can cook a few things, especially on the grill, but baking? That’s where I’m out of my league.”

“Hey Olson, are you ready to get started?” Carrie asked as she strolled into the room.

Brody raised a brow. He’d met her for the first time during lunch where she’d made some bitchy comments about Donna. The mousy woman with a mean spirit apparently had a soft spot for elderly people. At least she wasn’t all bad.

“About as ready as I’ll ever be,” Olson said. “What about you? I get why me and this young fella are here, but you already know how to cook. I don’t even know what half of this stuff is.” He waved his hand over the counter. Various ingredients and measuring tools covered the area.

Carrie shrugged. “What can I say, I love to learn new things. When I heard about Madison’s week-long cooking class, I knew had to join it. I can hold my own in the kitchen, but she whips up absolutely mouthwatering food, so I’m here to learn her secrets. Once I learn how to cook the way she does, I’ll be able to invite a guest over and wow him.”

When she batted her eyelashes at Brody. He pretended not to notice, but her intention was pretty damn clear. Although he was flattered, he’d never date an uptight, mean-spirited woman.

Madison and another woman from the class walked into the room together. When Donna strolled in behind them, his mouth went dry. Her crisp, bright red cherry-patterned apron screamed 1950s housewife, but in a sexy, Playboy kind of way. Her hair was poofed up and curled like a pinup model. With each step, her bright red heels clicked across the linoleum and her hips swayed in the most alluring way.

His bear ogled the outline of her luscious curves and roared to life. The creature bounced around in his chest, demanding that he be released. Brody had to look away momentarily, just to rein in the beast.

“I didn’t realize this was a beauty pageant,” Carrie mumbled under her breath. She snorted and glared at Donna before turning away.

Donna flinched and her smile wavered for a moment before it returned. She slid onto the stool next to Brody.

“Hi, Cowboy,” she said. Bright red lipstick framed her perfect, sparkling white teeth. Her plump, full lips formed a Cupid’s bow. His sister loved to read beauty magazines, so he was up on all the lipstick lingo.

“Hi,” he managed.

As she smiled, he resisted the urge to kiss her right there in front of everyone.