His brow lowers as he frowns. “Yeah, I guess. You’re paired off, though. I’m the only guy still flying solo.”
“You’re the unicorn.”
“Magical?”
“Uh, that too.” I realize too what I was about to say is kind of mean.
“Oh. Got it. I’m guy left off the ark when everyone pairs up two by two.” He nods in confirmation.
“What do I know? I’m just your business partner. You could have a secret family off the island for all of the time you spend over there.” Someone take away my shovel so I can’t dig this hole any deeper.
“When would I have time? Between the roasting business, Fellowship of the Bean and the coffee huts with Ashley, and finishing the new place in Langley, I can barely find time to eat and sleep. All work and no play makes for a very dull Jonah. I haven’t been to a concert or a show in Seattle in months. All I do is work, work, work.”
Behind him, the tower boxes sways and tips precariously.
“Watch out.” I jump from my chair and catch the top box before it topples over and gives him a concussion.
“Thanks.” Jonah stands and helps me rebalance the stack.
“Death by Naked Whidbey calendars would definitely go in the police report hall of fame.” I set the box on his desk.
“Is this all we have left?”
“Yep. I’m going to have to place another order. It’s insane.”
“Brilliant to have June carry them at the yarn store. She’s already sold an entire box. If someone asks for a baby blanket pattern or yarn for booties, she mentions the calendar. She’s brilliant.” Lost in thought, Jonah taps the cardboard.
I let him have his moment.
“Right, enough about her.” He straightens up. “I’ll be taking off for Baja once you get back. Really looking forward to having a few days solo to start the new year. Need to get my head on straight.”
He’s been working non-stop for months. “How’s the new space in Langley?”
“Good. Pinball machines have all arrived. Shelves are built for vinyl and books. I’m interviewing staff after I get back from Baja.”
“It’s going to be great.”
“We’ll see. I’m used to being in the coffee hut. Not sure how I feel about managing a big project like this.”
“With Olaf finally retiring, Dan will be officially taking over the Dog House. He’ll be available to give you advice or help out. We all will. The island needs this place, especially the teens. I would’ve loved a hang out space like this when I was in high school.”
“Yeah, me too.” He meets my eyes and nods.
“Plus, you’ll have the added bonus of being across the street from June.”
“Eh, not sure that’s a good thing.”
“Why not?”
“She’s not speaking to me right now.” He shrugs and then stands.
“What happened?” I’m being nosey and I don’t care.
“Long story. You need to get out of here and get ready for your trip.” He ends the conversation by walking toward the office door. Stopping in the doorway, he says, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both”
Before I can react, he’s gone.
“Merry Christmas!” I yell back, but I’m not sure he hears me and I’m left wondering about the mysteries of Jonah’s life.
I hope the new year brings good things for all of us.
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Ready to Fall
Confessions of a Reformed Tom Cat
Anything but Love
Better Love
Small Town Scandal
Wingmen Babypalooza
The Last Wingman (releasing early 2019)
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Love with Altitude
Next to You
Crazy Over you
Wild for You
Up to You
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Modern Love Stories
We Were Here (prequel to Geoducks)
Geoducks Are for Lovers
Wanderlust
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Bewitched Series
Bewitched
Spellbound
Enchanted
Charmed
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Wicked Society
Get Witch Quick
Someday my Witch Will Come
Four Witches and a Funeral
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Stand Alones
Tinfoil Heart
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Daisy Prescott is a USA Today bestselling author of small town romantic comedies. Series include Modern Love Stories, Wingmen, Love with Altitude, as well as the Bewitched and Wicked Society series of magical novellas. Tinfoil Heart is a romantic comedy standalone set in Roswell, New Mexico.
Daisy currently lives in a real life Stars Hollow in the Boston suburbs with her husband, their rescue dog Mulder, and an indeterminate number of imaginary house goats. When not writing, she can be found in the garden, traveling to satiate her wanderlust, lost in a good book, or on social media, usually talking about books, bearded men, and sloths.
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