Sweet Fall by Reina M. Williams

Author:Reina M. Williams
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: rancher hero, construction worker heroine, small-town romance, love at first sight, cinammon roll hero, opposites attract
Publisher: Rickrack Books
Published: 2020-09-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Jena woke at her usual time. But she didn’t feel as usual. What had happened to her last night?

Someone called Grant Manning, and his silliness, his quiet charm, his kindness, his cuteness, had happened.

But she had her schedule, her to-do list. And he wasn’t on it past breakfast. So, she’d let herself enjoy breakfast, keeping in mind they may be working together on the renovation, and that it was just one meal together. But from the jitters in her stomach, her body disagreed.

After doing her morning stretches, hygiene routine, and checking her phone and work emails, she walked over to Gallagher’s Café in her uniform of jeans, a tee, and a sweater. The new sun illuminated the town with warm light in the cold morning air. Trees along the river shed their leaves in a fiery display of color, and the planters on Main Street echoed that with colorful chrysanthemums. Though it wasn’t officially fall yet, this was the time it showed itself. By the fall solstice, snow would blanket the town off and on, leading into a long winter.

“Morning!” Grant called from the side of the building. “Ready for an amazing breakfast?”

“That’s big talk.” She could be a little teasing, right? That wasn’t romantic or anything.

He shrugged with a smile. “Come in.” He ushered her into the back door. The café wouldn’t open until eight. “I already boiled the bagels and they’re in the oven. Bacon’s on. Sausages in the oven. And here’s your pumpkin spice latte.” He motioned to the stainless island, where place settings were laid out with a single red rose in a bud vase.

Single red rose. The hallmark of a romantic gesture. She slid onto one of the stools, her stomach sinking. No one had ever gone to this kind of trouble for her.

Except her brother on her eighteenth birthday. She really needed to call John. They hadn’t parted on the best of terms, but somehow being with Grant made her remember the good times, and how she missed her brother.

So maybe Grant was just... Maybe a red rose was all he could find at this time of year.

“I can only take a short break, as I’ve got more breads to bake for today.”

“Sounds busy.” So was she. She had a schedule. Weekends were when she did special tasks and errands, and caught up with friends and family.

“I’ve already been here awhile, so there’s not much more to do. I’d like your company.” He met her gaze as he stood by the oven.

“Here I am.” Dishes and sounds clinked out front. “Mrs. G here?” She looked to the door.

“Out front with a couple of staff. They’re prepping for the day.” He checked the bacon and then opened the oven.

“Smells amazing in here. I’ve never had a homemade bagel before. Just out of packages.”

“Should be a treat.” He placed the baking sheets with the lightly browned rings on the cooling rack, then transferred the bagels to another rack.

“You’re rocking that apron, by the way.” She tried to keep her tone serious, but she couldn’t help the giggle that ran through it.

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