Her Irish Surrender
“He avoided her by leaving the shop early to help the Mullanys, and came home after she was gone. But today was different as Mrs. Brody mentioned Finn’s family no longer needed the extra help, and Lorcan would be working in the shop today.
“He’ll be down any minute,” Mrs. Brody whispered as if it were some great secret. She finished putting fresh baked cookies into the display case and stood. “I’d best go make another batch, these will be gone within the hour.”
Adaline nodded as the bell above the door rang. Men came into the bookshop early to buy the treats and take them to work to munch on. Mrs. Brody’s baking was more popular than the local bakery down the street.
“Good morning, Miss Dermont,” a voice called. She looked up, Mr. and Mrs. Van Cleet were coming toward the counter. “Good morning, what brings you here?”
“Mrs. Brody’s cookies of course,” Mr.
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