Cupid's Way (32 page)
‘They’re waiting for us out there, you know,’ Michael said, kissing her again. ‘I’m not supposed to tell you. They’ve got party poppers and Champagne. They’re all lined up along the path, waiting for us to come out.’
Evie grinned. ‘It looks beautiful out there, doesn’t it? Come on, you have to admit it would have been a crime to knock down this street. Admit it, I dare you.’
She nudged him in the stomach and he doubled up in mock-pain. ‘Okay, I admit it. But only because you’re threatening me with violence.’
‘You’re a philistine, Mr Andrews, and I’m going to have my work cut out keeping your priorities in order. No more backhander deals or crimes against the environment for you.’
‘You’ll be a secret board member at Dynamite Construction, directing operations from behind the scenes.’
‘I sure will be.’
‘For the rest of your life, I hope.’
Evie looked up at him and smiled. ‘If you play your cards right, maybe.’
Michael took her face in his hands. His eyes made promises that neither of them were ready to speak out loud. Yet.
‘I don’t need luck, Evie Stone,’ he said, kissing her some more. ‘I’ve got Cupid on my side now.’
The End
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Joanne Phillips lives in rural Shropshire with her husband and young daughter. She’s the author of romantic comedies
Can’t Live Without
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The Family Trap
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Cupid’s Way
, and the Flora Lively series of contemporary mysteries.
Can’t Live Without
was an Amazon top 20 bestseller in 2012 and her books regularly appear on category bestseller lists. Before becoming a writer, Joanne had jobs as diverse as hairdresser, air hostess and librarian, but now divides her time between writing and finding creative ways to avoid housework. She’s a fan of super-dark chocolate, iced coffee and Masterchef.
Books by Joanne Phillips
Flora Lively Investigates:
Short story collection:
A Life Unpredicted and other stories
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Acknowledgements
Cupid’s Way
was a joy to write, and I’d like to thank the following people who helped with the production of this, my fourth book: Jez Phillips, my always-patient husband; Jude White for her brilliant proofreading and editing; Chris Howard for yet another wonderful cover; and finally my special Beta Reader, Bev Howard. As always, I want to send out my heart-felt thanks to all my readers – without you I’d be writing in a vacuum. Every time you download, buy or borrow one of my books you make my world a happier place.
Praise for Joanne Phillips
“If you’re looking for something with more substance than chick lit, something thoughtful, funny and very well written, try CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT.”
Linda Gillard, author of House of Silence.
“I love that Phillips creates in Stella, a character in her late 30s with many flaws, but ultimately the heart of an angel, someone all readers will rally around ... CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT is all about finding out what really matters in life.”
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Kim the Bookworm
“Phillips manipulates her substantial cast with deftness, subtlety and assurance, debunking any hint of sentimentality or mawkishness by dropping in a laugh-out-loud moment or an unexpected plot twist. This is slick, accomplished comfort reading.”
Debbie Young, author of Sell Your Books!
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