“Now, I’m going to keep working my program and make them proud of me.” He touched Ivy’s cheek. “And not just because I do what they want me to do.”
“That’s good. Because life may not always be tied in a bow, but it’s still a gift.”
Seeing Laz and Ivy looking at each other with such affection, Dani thought of Spencer. She’d only seen him once since Abby confessed, and that had been to check on the girls. He hadn’t said anything to Dani about them getting together again. Evidently, they were back to being just Ivy’s landlord and uncle. It was probably for the best, but it certainly didn’t feel that way.
Pushing down her regret, Dani said goodbye to Ivy and Laz and headed for the exit. The scents of flowers, perfume, and sweat were closing up her sinuses and she needed a breath of fresh air.
For more Denise Swanson check out the
Welcome Back to Scumble River series
Die Me a River
On sale September 2018
About the Author
© David Stybr
Denise Swanson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River mysteries and the Devereaux’s Dime Store mysteries, as well as many contemporary romances. She worked as a school psychologist for twenty-two years before quitting to write full-time. She lives in rural Illinois with her husband. Visit her online on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
If you loved Tart of Darkness, read Dead in the Water and Die Me a River from Denise Swanson’s beloved Welcome Back to Scumble River cozy mystery series next!
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