The Truth in Tiramisu (A Poppy Creek Novel Book 2) by Rachael Bloome

Author:Rachael Bloome [Bloome, Rachael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
Published: 2020-04-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Climbing out of Grant’s car, Eliza smoothed down the full skirt of her pink polka dot ensemble. She’d wondered if the retro-inspired dress was excessive, but the enamored look on Grant’s face when he’d picked her up told her she’d made the right decision.

Now, if she could only be certain she’d made the right decision agreeing to come tonight.

The click-clack of her heels matched the rhythm of her heartbeat as Eliza ambled beside Grant up the stone pathway toward the picturesque setting at the top of the hill. Mitch Sanders had the classic red barn renovated several years ago, along with extensive landscaping, and ever since then, Poppy Creek held most of the town events at his idyllic farm.

With rows of evergreen trees on one side and a sprawling apple orchard on the other, there couldn’t be a prettier backdrop for the Daisy Hop. And the cool evening breeze carried a bouquet of sweet floral notes from Reed’s nursery next door, lending the atmosphere an added dose of charm.

As soon as they stepped foot in the barn, friends swarmed around them, pulling them into the flurry and bustle of the dance, already in full swing. While the men instantly wandered to the dessert bar, filling their plates with daisy-shaped sugar cookies and chocolate-dipped flower petals, Cassie and Penny gushed over Eliza’s outfit.

“You look stunning.” Penny dazzled in her own vintage gown, though more roaring twenties than sock hop, with its elaborately beaded bodice and silvery fringe.

“And I’m so glad you came with Grant.” Cassie looped her arm through Eliza’s, gazing fondly at the men as they wolfed down more than their fair share of desserts.

“It seems like Colt survived your rejection pretty well.” Penny crossed her arms, frowning as Colt chatted up two women at once.

Eliza followed her gaze, her lips twitching as she hid a smile. “You know, Pen… you give Colt a lot of grief. Are you sure you don’t have a crush on him?”

Penny gasped, her dewy complexion mimicking the rouge tint of her lipstick. “I can’t believe you just said that.”

Cassie giggled. “She has a point….”

“Because I love you both, I’m going to pretend this conversation never happened.”

“Is he a tad arrogant? Sure. A little irresponsible? Definitely. But he’s not so bad.” Eliza muffled a laugh as Penny’s nose twitched.

“Actually, I think he’s incredibly sweet,” Cassie added earnestly. “He dotes on Maggie. She practically can’t lift a finger when he’s around. And he’s been a big help with the wedding preparations. He spent two hours with Luke and me last night gluing coffee beans to the place cards.”

“Colt? Doing a craft project?” This time, Eliza couldn’t contain her laughter. Her eyes danced as she stole another glance, surprised to find him conversing with Grant.

Both men were animated, Colt gripping Grant’s shoulder as he grinned, making sweeping gestures with his free hand.

Grant caught Eliza’s eye and winked, sending a warm flush up her neck and across her cheeks.

Throughout the evening, she found her gaze continually drifted in Grant’s direction, her pulse skittering at every stolen glance and secret smile.

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