“I think so, too,” Ginger replied.
Randi turned to Cari. “What do you think?”
Cari’s brows crept up her forehead. “I think you are the marketing experts. I will sit and sign books and talk to readers wherever you tell me to.”
Randi chuckled. “I’m glad we have your trust.”
“Oh, you do.” Cari smiled and winked at Randi.
Randi grinned and was about to walk towards the front when she noticed the look on Eden’s face. She could see surprise and a bit of dismay.
Randi leaned in as Eden walked beside her and quietly said, “What?”
“Nothing,” Eden said.
When they got back to the front counter, Randi continued to explain her vision of how she wanted the placard at the front of the store to direct traffic to where Cari would be signing books.
“I like this,” Ginger said. “I think it makes more sense than the way we’ve done them in the past. The authors are kind of hidden in the back of the store because there’s more room there. But we can certainly make this area more inviting and hopefully draw in more readers.”
“That’s the idea,” Randi said. “We want them to buy books, and also get a chance to meet and interact with Cari.”
“I plan to put a promo on the bookstore’s website and send it to our newsletter followers,” Ginger said.
“Great,” Randi replied. “I’ll email you several promos to choose from or you can use them all.”
“Perfect,” Ginger said.
“Did you have any other questions?” Eden asked.
“I don’t think so,” Randi said. “If I do, can I call you?”
“Of course,” Ginger said. “Here’s my card.”
Randi took the card and also gave one to Cari. “All good?” she asked her.
Cari nodded. “I really like your store, Ginger. Thanks for having me.”
“We’re happy to have you.” Ginger smiled.
They said their goodbyes and once they were outside the bookstore Randi asked Cari, “What do you think?”
“I think I’d like to stop in that bar right over there and buy you two a drink.”
Randi followed Cari’s gaze and saw a small bar in the corner of the shopping plaza. She looked at Eden and smiled. “I’m in. How about you?”
Eden nodded. “Let’s go.”
Randi followed behind them and couldn’t quite place the vibe she was getting from Eden. Something felt off, but this wasn’t the first time she’d felt that way lately.
Chapter Seventeen
After they’d been seated and ordered drinks Eden could feel Randi’s eyes on hers. She looked up and pressed her lips together. “What?”
“You didn’t like my ideas at the bookstore, did you?”
“What? No! I loved them,” Eden exclaimed. “It’s so much better than the way we’ve done signings before.” She shook her head and smiled. “You’re so good at this.”
Randi looked down with a smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
