As she was blowing her nose, Amy's phone chimed, alerting her to check her e-mail.
She'd been sending e-mails back and forth about a rental at 152 Market in downtown Seattle.
The exchange had started with a promising Craig's List ad for a retail space. A brand new building was under construction and would be available for viewing this coming weekend. Amy had driven by the address and it looked perfect for her: a huge brick building that was right downtown in a neighborhood bustling with potential chocolate-lovers.
She'd been corresponding with the landlord, even though the deposit was twice what she could afford. Since it was so good otherwise, she'd kept writing and asking about the details. She'd hoped she'd be able to write today and tell him she had enough money.
But now she knew that wasn't realistic.
Amy sniffed.
When your business held your connection to the past and all hope for the future, what were you supposed to do when it failed?
It was time to admit she wouldn’t have enough money to rent a new store. But what was Amy going to do now?
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Books by Carrie de Croix
Enchanted Shores
Shifting and Bewitching
Vamping and Glamping
You’ve Got Bear
Bear with Benefits
Bear Actually
About a Bear
About Carrie de Croix
Magic is the new normal. Carrie de Croix is the author of paranormal cozies and romances that make you smile. She is more than slightly obsessed with books, rain, gardens, and the ocean. She also loves a good cry at the movies.
www.carriedecroix.com
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