Cassie Miles - In the Manor with the Millionaire

“It’s not a problem, dear.” Beatrice gave her hand a squeeze, then turned toward her companion. “I’d like you to meet Helen Fisher.”

As in Teddy Fisher? Madeline couldn’t imagine that creep had a wife. “Are you related to Dr. Fisher?”

The frowning, angular woman gave a disgusted snort. “Teddy is my brother.”

She stalked through the open door in her practical oxblood loafers. Her nostrils pinched and the frown deepened as she set a battered briefcase on the floor. She folded her arms below her chest, causing a wrinkle in her midcalf dress and brown cardigan. Though the month was July and the weather was sunny, Helen Fisher reminded Madeline of the drab days at the end of autumn. Everything about her said “old maid.” Madeline suppressed a shudder. For the past couple of years, she’d feared that “old maid” would be her own destiny. If she stayed at this job long enough to put some money aside, she really ought to invest in something pretty and sexy. A red dress.

Beatrice Wells twinkled as if to counterbalance her companion’s grumpy attitude. “Helen is our town librarian, and we’re here to talk with Blake about the renovations.”

“Beacon Manor is a historic landmark,” Helen said. “The designs have to be approved by the historical committee.”

“I really don’t know anything about the house. My job is Duncan.” She looked toward Beatrice. “I wondered if there was a baseball team in town. Something I could take Duncan to watch.”

“We have an excellent parks and recreation program. There’s even a T-ball program for the children.”

Though Madeline wasn’t sure if Duncan could handle a team sport, T-ball might be worth a try. “I’ll certainly look into it.”

When Blake came down the corridor toward them, he seemed like a different man. An easy grin lightened his features. He looked five years younger…and incredibly handsome. Even Helen was not immune to his masculine charms. She perked up when he warmly shook her hand. A girlish giggle twisted through her dour lips.

Given half a chance, Blake Monroe could charm the fish from the sea.

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