Tag: romance
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 46
“That’s okay, I got a Glock in my left hand,” her neighbor, the highway patrol officer said. He works nights, and is 6’8” and 320 pounds of f**k You. We’ve had a few beers together. “We were ordered to keep an eye on you,” Charles said calmly, his hands in front of him, and easy…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 45
“Two guys. Look like they’re on stakeout, but they aren’t locals. I know the cops in this precinct pretty well. I used to work here. I got the plate. Let me call it in.” He wandered onto the back patio and made his call. Coming back in a few minutes later, he looked puzzled. “My…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 44
My parents were there, as well as my sisters and their husbands. Several of my cousins lived in town, and had come over. Even my Great Aunt Fay, my mother’s maternal aunt, was there. She enveloped me in an enthusiastic, violet scented hug. “I thought Rowena was coming with you,” Hannah remarked as I helped…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 43
“How was work?” I asked quietly. “I have to go back in the office tomorrow. We’ve been through everything with X-ray, dogs, the works. Nothing out of the ordinary.” “Have you figured out what’s being sent out?” “We think it’s drugs, but can’t be sure. If that’s the case, the one day we randomly decided…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 42
Walking across to the bank, I got the sinking suspicion I was being watched. It was incredibly eerie, and I didn’t like it. Speeding up, I dashed to the bank door, swooping inside like hell was snapping at my heels. The tellers looked up, smiling and waving. One took me right away, as there wasn’t…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 41
“I haven’t heard.” But I decided I had the right to know. Taking the bull by the horns, as it were, I called Captain Monroe’s office. “The Captain is busy right now,” her assistant said. “But I promise I’ll give her the message. She’ll get back to you at her earliest opportunity.” “Thank you. Much…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 40
CONTENT WARNING Jake trotted over, giving me a hug. “Thank you, my friend.” I leaned close, mumbling. “Take good care of my sister.” “Yeah, I don’t want you coming after me.” He winked and got in the car. It was strange going back in the house. It was so quiet. Usually, I have music playing…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 39
“We’re ordering out tonight,” Randy said. There was a knock on the door. Hopping up, I saw my neighbor Lou. He had a massive metal tray in his hands. Carrying it carefully, with oven mitts, he grinned and walked in. Behind him were Bolton, Cleotho, their wives and girlfriends. “We aren’t staying,” Lou said, setting…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 38
“I don’t know yet. No one has contacted us. Have they you?” “No. Would you…. Could….” He gulped. “You want me to make the arrangements?” His eyes begged me. How could I say no? “Of course. We’ll have to have the funeral before you get out of here. But you and I will plan a…
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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 37
“The Royal Doyle Treatment,” Mom declared when it was done. “Who’s hungry?” I asked, hopping inside. “We just cleaned, and you’re going to mess it up?” Maria screeched. “No. I just need a couple of my spices. Let’s close her up and put her back in the garage.” “You always call it her?” Chica asked.…
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