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Frosted and Sliced
Burke was the most antisocial person he knew, not because he tried to be, but because he didn't know any other way. And why should he change? Misanthropes made the best spies. When a friend asked him to lead a seminar in Maine, he jumped at the chance. If he had a tribe, they would look a lot like reclusive Downeasters. It was his bad luck that the seminar was held in a disgustingly charming inn, and even worse luck that the inn's owner was ridiculously adorable in every possible way, from head to toe. Like a hedgehog. Burke did not want to be charmed, but Georgette clearly needed a keeper, even if she didn't realize. What could he do but volunteer for the job, even if he didn't want it?
Georgette already had two strikes in life, first with a profound hearing impairment and then with the loss of her parents. All she had left was her inn, and she had only herself to rely on. She couldn't say no to any business opportunity, not even the reclusive hobo who moved in uninvited, declaring himself her handyman, a position she didn't advertise and couldn't pay for. Georgette couldn't fathom her new boarder and vowed to steer clear, an easy task when the former spy was so invisible she sometimes thought he was imaginary. She thought she would tolerate him until he decided to move on, never dreaming how much she might learn to rely on him.
When an unknown threat appears, Burke is well-equipped to dispense it. If only it were as easy to deal with Georgette and the newly inexplicable flutters in his previously unused heart. How do two outcasts fall in love? With a few misunderstandings and a whole lot of hot cocoa.
Georgette already had two strikes in life, first with a profound hearing impairment and then with the loss of her parents. All she had left was her inn, and she had only herself to rely on. She couldn't say no to any business opportunity, not even the reclusive hobo who moved in uninvited, declaring himself her handyman, a position she didn't advertise and couldn't pay for. Georgette couldn't fathom her new boarder and vowed to steer clear, an easy task when the former spy was so invisible she sometimes thought he was imaginary. She thought she would tolerate him until he decided to move on, never dreaming how much she might learn to rely on him.
When an unknown threat appears, Burke is well-equipped to dispense it. If only it were as easy to deal with Georgette and the newly inexplicable flutters in his previously unused heart. How do two outcasts fall in love? With a few misunderstandings and a whole lot of hot cocoa.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2025
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Vanessa Gray Bartal
170 books136 followersVanessa Gray Bartal is primarily a foodie who began writing when she was unable to find people willing to pay her to eat. She believes everyone deserves a happily ever after and works hard to make it happen, even in a murder mystery.
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May 30, 2025
Sweet like Georgie’s Cocoa!
Another fabulous book in this series! Burke is so sweet in the ways he shows he cares for Georgie. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. This book has a tiny bit of intrigue and a lot of warmth and caring. Vanessa’s books are always so fun, and I can’t wait for the next!
Another fabulous book in this series! Burke is so sweet in the ways he shows he cares for Georgie. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. This book has a tiny bit of intrigue and a lot of warmth and caring. Vanessa’s books are always so fun, and I can’t wait for the next!
June 6, 2025
Sweet
Sweet and fun with a little bit of action- a perfect recipe for a great story! I definitely would recommend.
Sweet and fun with a little bit of action- a perfect recipe for a great story! I definitely would recommend.
October 3, 2025
So much fun and witty as this author's books always are!
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December 12, 2025Another discovery of what they never knew they always needed!
Vanessa Gray Bartal tells the best stories! With deep, flawed, relatable characters, she weaves a tale that keeps you turning page after page curious what will happen next. Excellent work, once again! Can't wait for the next one!
Vanessa Gray Bartal tells the best stories! With deep, flawed, relatable characters, she weaves a tale that keeps you turning page after page curious what will happen next. Excellent work, once again! Can't wait for the next one!
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