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He took her face in his hands and brushed the tears away with his thumbs. “Gemma’s Bakery. It’ll have the best cupcakes in Vermont.”
“And it will also specialize in baked dog treats. Atlas will be the official taste tester.” She smiled. “I want a little area where people can bring their dogs.”
“That’s a brilliant idea.”
She pressed her hands to his chest. “I love the place, Boone, but not half as much as I love you.”
He lowered his head and got busy kissing her.
The door jingled and Atlas appeared. Gemma still couldn’t believe the dog could open doors. Atlas leaned his weight against them, almost knocking them off balance.
“Atlas,” Boone growled.
“He just wants some love and attention.” She rubbed the dog’s flank. “Don’t you, boy?”
Atlas licked her hand and she laughed.
“Atlas needs a woman of his own, so he stops hogging mine.” Boone swung her into his arms.
Gemma gasped and slid an arm across his broad shoulders. “Don’t worry, Boone, you’re the love of my life.”
“And you’re the love of mine, Gemma. My love, my heart, my light.”
She smiled, loving when her protective hero was sweet. She pressed her lips to his temple. She knew whatever life held for them, it would be bright.
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PREVIEW: THE INVESTIGATOR
There was a glass of chardonnay with her name on it waiting for her at home.
Haven McKinney smiled. The museum was closed, and she wasdonefor the day.
As she walked across the East gallery of the Hutton Museum, her heels clicked on the marble floor.
God, she loved the place. The creamy marble that made up the flooring and wrapped around the grand pillars was gorgeous. It had that hushed air of grandeur that made her heart squeeze a little every time she stepped inside. But more than that, the amazing art the Hutton housed sang to the art lover in her blood.
Snagging a job here as the curator six months ago had been a dream come true. She’d been at a low point in her life. Very low. Haven swallowed a snort and circled a stunning white-marble sculpture of a naked, reclining woman with the most perfect resting bitch face. She’d never guessed that her life would come crashing down at age twenty-nine.
She lifted her chin. Miami was her past. The Hutton and San Francisco were her future. No more throwing caution to the wind. She had a plan, and she was sticking to it.
She paused in front of a stunning exhibit of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. It was one of their newer exhibits, and had been Haven’s brainchild. Nearby, an interactive display was partially assembled. Over the next few days, her staff would finish the installation. Excitement zipped through Haven. She couldn’t wait to have the touchscreens operational. It was her passion to make art more accessible, especially to children. To help them be a part of it, not just look at it. To learn, to feel, to enjoy.
Art had helped her through some of the toughest times in her life, and she wanted to share that with others.
