Simplyirresistible (2013)
““You’re early.”
Marcia followed her to the front porch. “I got here early, expecting to help you win a battle involving major appliances. So what’s going on with you and your neighbor?”
Tiana fumbled the house keys from her purse, finally unlocking the door while she raced through possible explanations until she hit on a partial truth. She scurried toward the kitchen, keeping her too-expressive face averted. “He was kind enough to loan me a quiche for brunch.”
“I didn’t realize the two of you w...ere on breakfast borrowing terms.”
Tiana ignored the disapproval frosting Marcia’s words, set the dish on the counter and pulled a couple of glasses from a cupboard. ”Would you like a mimosa?”
“Yes please and you really are the world’s worst liar.”
Fresh heat singed Tiana’s face. “Excuse me?”
“I’m not stupid. Pastry dishes don’t require the donor to provide door-to-door delivery service. I know Travis was arrested. Plus, you’re as nervous as an Iron Chef finalist before the final round.MoreLess
Marcia followed her to the front porch. “I got here early, expecting to help you win a battle involving major appliances. So what’s going on with you and your neighbor?”
Tiana fumbled the house keys from her purse, finally unlocking the door while she raced through possible explanations until she hit on a partial truth. She scurried toward the kitchen, keeping her too-expressive face averted. “He was kind enough to loan me a quiche for brunch.”
“I didn’t realize the two of you w...ere on breakfast borrowing terms.”
Tiana ignored the disapproval frosting Marcia’s words, set the dish on the counter and pulled a couple of glasses from a cupboard. ”Would you like a mimosa?”
“Yes please and you really are the world’s worst liar.”
Fresh heat singed Tiana’s face. “Excuse me?”
“I’m not stupid. Pastry dishes don’t require the donor to provide door-to-door delivery service. I know Travis was arrested. Plus, you’re as nervous as an Iron Chef finalist before the final round.MoreLess
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