The Inn at Summer Island by Rachel Magee

Author:Rachel Magee [Magee, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sweet, beach-read, Small Town, South Carolina, Lowcountry, women’s friendship, feel good, DIY, home renovation, beach home, hurricane, romance, Sweet Romance, golf
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2021-08-22T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Millie came out her front door Friday evening on her way to Braxton’s for dinner because she wanted to take one more look at her new landscaping. The scent of fresh mulch wasn’t exactly appetizing, but it did smell like gratification. The bright flowers and manicured beds made the house look warm and inviting. Just one step closer to having Seascape Inn ready for visitors—and for the HOA board.

She walked all the way to the road then turned back and paused for a moment to take in the view. That house with the gorgeous new paint job and the crack-free drive lined with flowers was hers.

She drew in a deep breath of warm, salty air. The glow of peace and joy filled her from the top of her head down to the tips of her toes. She probably wouldn’t admit it to anyone, but there were times when she thought getting through the renos on the tight timeframe with her impossible budget would never happen. But here she was, on schedule and almost on budget.

Of course, she hadn’t done it all on her own. Gus and his team had been amazing. Then there were her new friends. Sophia and Tessa had been an invaluable help with all of the bathrooms. And Braxton… Well, he was just another friend, wasn’t he? Which made this meal at his house simply dinner and not a date.

For starters, her casual shorts and flip-flops were only a slight upgrade from the work clothes she’d worn earlier to plant countless flats of flowers. Her hair was still wet from her recent shower and the only makeup she’d bothered to put on was lip gloss. She would’ve gone to a lot more trouble if it was a date, right? This was just two friends eating a casual dinner on his patio after a long day’s work.

To prove to herself this dinner wasn’t any more exciting than any other household activity going on, she decided to check the mail on her way over. That was definitely something not done on a date. She opened the latch and pulled out the handful of envelopes that were inside. On top was another letter from the HOA. Millie ripped open the envelope and pulled out the letter as she strolled over to Braxton’s front gate.

To the valued property owner of 121 East Shore Drive,

It has been brought to our attention that one or more aspects of your property is out of compliance with the Oceanside Estates Deed Restrictions. Please address the item(s) listed below.

Curbside mailbox made of plastic.

*Curbside mailboxes should be constructed in a style reflecting that of the property, painted an HOA approved color found on the exterior of the main home, and made of metal, wood, concrete or other HOA approved building materials for the exterior of a home.*

This is your first warning regarding the above violation(s). You will be given thirty (30) days to rectify this matter. Subsequent violations of any item after receiving a formal warning

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