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    Alaskan Nights
    Alaskan Nights
    Alaskan Nights
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    Alaskan Nights

    By Nadia Scrieva

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    When Brynne left Alaska, she promised herself she would never go back.

    The day after high school graduation, she got in her beat-up Honda Civic and drove down the west coast to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood makeup artist. Growing up in a rural fishing village with dirty, rundown buildings, and dirty, rundown men, she longed for the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. She had no qualms about leaving behind her dysfunctional family and her nowhere-job at her mother's fishing tackle shop. She didn't even think twice about leaving behind the cute boy who came in to buy gear almost every day, shamelessly flirting with her and always leaving a generous tip. Well, maybe she thought about it twice; but she knew that a relationship with Callder Murphy would only be bound to lead her deeper into nowhere. She was sick and tired of being nowhere—and no one.

    Brynne set out, determined to prove to the world that she was much more than just a fisherman’s daughter. Unfortunately, her luck and tip money ran out in Seattle when her car broke down. Exhausted from the stress of travel, she decided to take a waitressing job in the city for the time being. Of course, “for the time being” ended up being far longer than she would have liked. That was four years ago. Now, a call from home has alerted Brynne to some bad news. She needs to get back to Soldotna promptly, but she has been living paycheck to paycheck and can’t even afford a plane ticket home. Enter a ghost from her past as her knight in shining armor. Unexpectedly showing up outside her restaurant in a red Ferrari, Callder is determined to take her home with him, and keep her there for good.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNadia Scrieva
    Release dateApr 7, 2013
    ISBN9781301680764
    Alaskan Nights
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    Nadia Scrieva

    Nadia Scrieva is an award winning author from Toronto, Canada. She loves martial arts, travel, and getting lost in a good book. Disappearing from the world for weeks for all-consuming writing marathons is her greatest joy.For more information, you can connect with the author on Facebook or visit her website to subscribe to her mailing list:facebook.com/NadiaFansnadiascrieva.com/#!subscribe

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      Alaskan Nights - Nadia Scrieva

      Alaskan Nights

      By Nadia Scrieva

      Copyright 2014 Nadia Scrieva

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      Chapter 1: The Coffee Empire

      Honey, if you keep scrubbing that hard you’re going to break the dish in half.

      Brynne looked up from the plate that she had been scouring for the last few minutes. She sent her coworker a blank expression, as though she had forgotten where she was and what she had been doing. Sorry, Rhonda.

      The matronly woman wiped her hands on her apron as she stared at the younger girl with concern. Is everything okay, dear?

      Sure, Brynne said, placing the plate in the drying tray. Sure.

      Does this have to do with the phone call you received earlier? You have been a million miles away since that conversation with your mom.

      Not a million, Brynne said vacantly. Just about ten thousand.

      You’ve been working way too hard, honey. Maybe you should take a few days off.

      Brynne nodded, still feeling dazed. She turned to the mountain of dirty dishes she had yet to polish, and before her eyes, the tower seemed to grow and wobble, threatening to crash down and bury her under an avalanche of ceramic shards.

      "Your father was arrested this morning. Please come home."

      The words still reverberated in her skull. Confusion and apprehension had settled in her gut like a rock; Brynne knew that she needed to take action, but she felt too firmly rooted in place to escape.

      What’s the problem here, ladies? asked a masculine voice from the other end of the kitchen.

      Just the man we need! Rhonda said with a firm nod. Andrew, I really think Brynne should take a few days off. She placed a chubby hand on the younger woman’s shoulder. I don’t mind pulling double shifts to pick up the slack around here. You’re working the poor girl to the bone.

      No way, Andrew said. Brynne is great with the customers. She knows that I need her to help out around here, especially now that I’m opening a second café downtown. It’s a critical time for the business, and Brynne’s my girl.

      Rhonda noticed the younger woman flinching at these words. She put her hands on her hips indignantly. Now, Andrew, that’s no way to treat the young lady. There’s obviously something bothering her—some family problems—and you need to let her relax. She’s in here, slaving away for you every day without pay…

      Without pay? Andrew repeated in surprise. I let her live in my condo rent-free. The last time I checked, I was the closest thing to family she had. I take care of Brynne, and in exchange, she takes care of me by helping out with the café. That’s our arrangement, Rhonda, so don’t poke your nose where it doesn’t belong.

      Andrew, Brynne said quietly. I’m very grateful, of course, for all your help these past few years. But I think Rhonda’s right. I have to take a few days off, and maybe head home…

      Head home? Andrew asked in surprise. "Home to Alaska?"

      Yes, Brynne said, lowering her eyes. My parents need me.

      How are you going to afford a plane ticket? You have no money, Andrew reminded her.

      Brynne hesitated, glancing at Rhonda. Well, I was hoping I could borrow some money from you, Andrew. I do have some tip money saved up…

      We were going to use that to replace the broken tiles on the counter, Andrew said in disbelief. Don’t you remember? We wanted to give the café a fresh look. Don’t you care about this business at all, Brynne?

      I do, Andrew! she insisted. I am here every day. I have worked every single day for four years. I know how much I owe you for giving me a job and a place to stay—I would never consider leaving if it weren’t an emergency.

      Andrew shook his head in anger. I thought the café was important to you. I wanted you to make you co-owner. I thought we could be partners… for life. Walking forward, the boss placed his hands on either side of Brynne’s face, cupping her cheeks gently. I was going to ask you to marry me, Brynne. You know I’m planning to open more cafes in the South End. We could achieve great things together—we could take over Seattle! But if you walk out on me now, then I’m going to walk out on you. I’m going to look for someone else to build my empire with. With this, he pulled away from her and marched out of the room in a huff. The kitchen door swung back and forth furiously in his wake.

      My goodness, but that man is sensitive! Rhonda declared.

      Marriage? Brynne whispered, turning to grasp the edge of the sink. She was unsure whether the butterflies in her stomach were from excitement or horror. That makes sense, doesn’t it, Rhonda? He’s an impressive guy. He’s very successful for someone so young. I would be lucky to marry a guy like that.

      Yes, dear, every girl dreams of being the queen of an empire of coffee and cheesecake.

      Brynne smiled weakly. "I can’t afford to go home without his help, anyway. I guess I might

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