To Spark a Match by Jen Turano

Author:Jen Turano
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Fiction;Romance fiction;Novels;FIC042110;FIC042030;FIC027360
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2023-09-28T00:00:00+00:00

Sixteen

With her heart pounding in her chest, Adelaide dashed forward as Gideon did the same, both of them stopping in their tracks when Moe suddenly let out what almost sounded like a whimper before he plopped down on the floor and his bushy tail began to wag. A second later, Harvey was directly next to the beast, rubbing his little kitten head against Moe’s fur, purring up a storm when Moe gave him a lick, and not one that suggested he was debating whether the kitten was good enough to eat.

“I wasn’t expecting that,” Louis said, brandishing a broom he’d snatched from beside the door and wielding it quite as if he’d been ready to shoo Moe away from Harvey if the dog went on the attack. “I thought for sure that kitten was a goner.”

“As did I,” Adelaide agreed, her heart rate returning to normal. “Fortunately for everyone involved, it appears Moe isn’t in a mood for a snack but rather for a new friend.” She grinned when Harvey scrambled up Moe’s back and made himself at home, Moe’s only reaction to that unexpected circumstance being lowering his head to the floor between two overly large paws and thumping his tail a few times.

“It seems as if Moe has gone from guard dog to kitten nanny,” she said, earning a sigh from Gideon in return.

“Too right it does but know that I’m holding you directly responsible for ruining what was, up until a few seconds ago, a very intimidating guard dog.”

Adelaide resisted a laugh when Moe’s tongue began lolling out of his mouth. “He doesn’t look very intimidating now.”

“Let’s hope it’s not a permanent condition,” Gideon said. “He won’t be much use to me out in the field if he starts befriending the criminals I need him to help me apprehend.”

Adelaide tilted her head. “How does he do that?”

“Normally baring his teeth is all that’s needed to have suspects freezing on the spot.”

“I’m sure Moe knows the difference between sweet kittens and miscreants, but . . .” She glanced at Moe again. “Isn’t it simply adorable how Moe seems to have found a new companion?”

“I’m not keeping Harvey.”

She gave an airy wave of her hand. “I’m not suggesting you should, although it might be nice for Moe if you’d allow Harvey to stay here temporarily. That way he’d get to develop a closer friendship with Harvey, and I’d get an opportunity to spend time with my other cats, who’ve been slightly neglected since I’ve been hauling Harvey around with me everywhere, hoping his adorability will have someone longing to give him a special home.”

“You seem to be using different versions of the word adorable a lot, but even though I’ll admit that Harvey possesses a certain charm, I’m not that someone longing to give him a special home.”

Edna stepped up beside Gideon and gave his arm a pat. “You keep telling yourself that, dear, but I’m afraid you’re doomed to become a kitten father.” She turned to Louis. “I

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