by Stacy Eaton
I skimmed my eyes over the woman facing me again. She was attractive, but not my type. Her makeup alone made her look like she was high maintenance, and if she was the one driving the fancy car outside, then there was no way. I had to wonder what she was doing buying the house next to mine if she could afford that kind of vehicle.
“How much longer for the food?” I asked as my phone rang.
“I’ll go check.” Dabby walked away as I cringed and answered the phone. “Yes, Missy, what can I do for you?”
“Love, there is someone at the station for you.”
“Who is it?” The woman needed to stop calling me love, or honey, or sweet cakes.
“Montel and Agnes are here. They apologized for getting here so late but were wondering if you might be able to help them.”
I sighed, “Sure, let me drop dinner off at home, I was just picking it up. Tell them I will be there in about fifteen minutes.”
Dabby passed by me and held up three fingers, I nodded as Missy asked me to hold on. I heard her answering another phone. She might be a complete flirt, but she was a damned good dispatcher, and I could tell by how quickly she began to talk that something was up.
“Thad, we have a serious accident on the highway. Burns is over at the hospital with a DUI arrest and your relief is not in yet,” Missy declared in her no-nonsense voice.
“Fine, tell Montel and his wife that I will call them later. Where on the highway?”
Missy gave me the mile marker and I hung up. “Dabby, you’re gonna have to hold those or call Corrine and have her come get them. I have an accident I need to respond to.”
I was already moving toward the door as I heard his answer, “No problem, I’ll ask your neighbors to drop it off for you.”
I glanced over my shoulder, and for the first time got a glimpse of the other woman. In that one split second, I lost all sense of time and reason. Her heart-shaped face filled my vision, and I zeroed in on her bright blue eyes. Her lips parted, and I felt like time had moved to slow motion. My God, she is gorgeous, I thought just before I slammed into the wall.
My head bounced off the hard wood panel, and I reached out to steady myself as I heard gasps and laughter behind me. Way to make an impression, Thad, I said to myself. My cheeks felt hot, and I knew that they had to be bright red. I stepped sideways and pushed the door open without looking back. The last thing I wanted to witness was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen laughing at me.
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The Celebration Series consists of thirteen books over a period of one year set in the small fictional township in northern Pennsylvania called Celebration Township. Each book takes place during a U.S. holiday with Tangled in Tinsel the first book in the series.
About the Author
Stacy Eaton began her writing career in October of 2010 and as each year goes by, she releases more and more novels. Stacy recently took an early retirement from law enforcement after over fifteen years of service, with her last three in investigations and crime scene investigation.
Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, who works in law enforcement, and her teen daughter who is working toward her second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and on the choral and cheerleading squads at school. She also has a son who is currently serving in the United States Navy.
Stacy is very involved in Domestic Violence Awareness and served on the Board of Directors for her local Domestic Violence Center for three years. She continues to volunteer with them when she has time.
Be sure to visit www.stacyeaton.com for updates and more information on her books.
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More by Stacy Eaton
Paranormal Romance:
My Blood Runs Blue
Blue Blood for Life
Garda ~ Welcome to the Realm
Domestic Violence – Crime – Suspense:
Whether I’ll Live or Die
Barbara’s Plea
You’re Not Alone
Romantic Suspense:
Second Shield
Second Shield II: The Return
Liven ~ No Evil
Distorted Loyalty
Six Days of Memories
Contemporary Romance:
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses
Tempt Me Too
Finding the Strength
Remington Kindle World:
Cured by Love
Revived by Love
Mended by Love (Dec 2016)
The Celebration Series:
Tangled in Tinsel, Book 1
Tears to Cheers, Book 2 (Dec 2016)
Heathens & Hearts, Book 3 (Jan 2017)
Rainbows bring Riches, Book 4 (Feb 2017)
Sweet as Sugar, Book 5 (March 2017)
Making Mom Mad, Book 6 (April 2017)
Sparklers and Spankings, Book 7 (May 2017)
Raffles to Rattles, Book 8 (May 2017)
Flirting with Fireworks, Book 9 (June 2017)