So I have a release date for my next book in the HEAVEN’S MATCHMAKER series, LOVE MATCH: May 21.
In this scene, we get introduced to Cody’s Huskie. I think you’ll like her name…lol
“What are you doing here?” That all too familiar sensation of heat rose up Layla’s neck and jaw again.
Why, whenever she was in his presence, did she react so rudely? Layla was many things but ill-mannered wasn’t usually one of them.
Except with Cody Fonda.
When he tilted his head and gave her a one-sided grin, she bit down on her lips, then said, “I’m sorry. I thought you were the delivery van I’ve been expecting.” Flustered, she repeated, “Sorry.
“I told you yesterday after we decided what you wanted done that I was gonna start today.”
“You did, but I thought you meant you were sending in a crew to deal with everything.”
For a few beats he just stood there, staring at her. That intense perusal had her insides swirling.
“Can we come in?” he finally asked. “It’s cold standing here.”
“Oh, jeez, sorry. Yes, yes, of course.” She threw the door open and stood back.
“Thanks.”
“And who is this lovely lady?” She offered her hand for the dog to sniff and was rewarded with a lick across her palm.
“This is Jane. She usually comes to sites with me because I don’t like to leave her home alone all day. Is that gonna be a problem?”
“Not at all. I love do—wait a minute.” She stood upright and shook her head side to side twice. “Your dog’s name is…Jane?”
He nodded.
“As in…Jane Fonda?”
He shot his index finger at her and grinned. “Got it in one.”
Her lips lifted. “Oh, my God. That’s just…”
He put the box down, tugged off his skull cap, and ruffled his hair into place. “I know, but it really is the perfect name for her. Now, to answer you,” he said as he zipped his jacket down, “My crew is currently out doing two other projects that require several people each. Yours are relatively easy and I can do them without help.”
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ll have preorder links and GoodReads link up next. For now…happy reading. ~ Peg
Peggy Jaeger, Author 