Her Unexpected Hero
by Kyra Jacobs Publication Date: July 17, 2017 Genres: Adult, Entangled: Bliss, Contemporary, Romance
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SYNOPSIS:
Maddie Frye, the Checkerberry Inn’s snarky, introverted chef, just wants to be left alone. But with the inn’s upcoming gala, Maddie’s boss has matchmaking on the brain. So when the gorgeous new guy in town helps her out for a night, she comes up with the perfect solution to her problem…
Cole Granville is looking for a fresh start. When a part-time job opens in the Checkerberry’s kitchen, he takes it without a second thought. The only catch? He’s got to help his sexy new coworker snag a date for an upcoming dance. But as he coaches Maddie on attracting her crush, Cole realizes he’s the one falling for the curvy brunette.
Excerpt
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“Hey! You!”
Cole froze, his heart racing. The
last time he’d heard those words, they were followed by “Stop! Police!”
Resisting the urge to run, he turned toward the voice and stared. The
Checkerberry’s spitfire of a chef was running toward them, apron flapping in
the wind.
“Uh-oh,” said Brent. “What’d you
do to make Maddie leave the kitchen at this hour?”
“No idea, I haven’t seen her
since church on Sunday. Maybe she’s yelling at you?”
Brent chuckled. “Looks like we’re
about to find out.”
She came to a stop a few feet
back, her peaches and cream complexion flushed from exertion. “Hey, hi. Cole,
right?”
The men exchanged a glance. Brent
offered him a victorious smirk.
“Yes, ma’am. What can I do you
for?”
“Ma’am? Good grief, I’m not
ninety. Even if I do feel that way sometimes. It’s Maddie. Just Maddie.”
She put a hand to her chest.
Cole’s gaze followed the movement but he did his best not to let it linger there.
He’d admired her curves from a distance many times, but never this up close.
Today, her top was unbuttoned farther than it usually was on Sundays…
She cleared her throat and
brought the hand down to plant on her hip. “You still looking for work?”
Cole stared at her, momentarily
dumbstruck.
“Work.” She waved a hand in front
of his face. “Are you still looking for work?”
He blinked, trying to clear the
fog of surprise from his mind. “Yes, ma’am—I mean, Maddie. Did you need help
moving something? Or lifting?”
“No. More like washing dishes.
You got two working hands and arms?”
“Yes, ’um.”
“Then you’ll do. Please tell me
this was your last run of the day.”
“It is.” More like his only run
of the day. Probably wasn’t even necessary, but Old Tom hated to see him sit
around bored on the days he filled in at Granville’s Hardware. Not that he’d
ever complain—those days were what graciously supplied the roof over his head
until Cole got on his feet financially.
“Perfect. You finish with Brent,
I’ll call your grandfather.” She hurried back toward the inn, leaving the men
to themselves once more.
“Come on,” said Brent with a
grin. “I’ll help you unload so you can get to our queen bee.”
Cole smirked. “Thanks.”
“I hope you didn’t have any plans
tonight. Big gathering up there, lots of old biddies. They stay longer than
you’d expect.”
“Nah, no plans.” Cole looked back
toward the inn, seeing it for the first time as a possible ticket to success.
Who knew? If washing dishes paid a decent wage, maybe he’d find a way to stay longer than expected. And a cash advance.
In fact, his dream studio was counting on it…
ABOUT KYRA JACOBS
Kyra Jacobs is an extroverted introvert who writes of love, humor and mystery in the Midwest and beyond. When this Hoosier native isn’t pounding out scenes for her next book, she’s likely outside, elbow-deep in snapdragons or spending quality time with her sports-loving family. Kyra also loves to read, tries to golf, and is an avid college football fan. Be sure to stop by her website www.KyraJacobs.
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