The Encounter

by Amber Ford

Tracy I’m a wildcard. Right from birth, that has been very apparent. But when you’re born into a family of seven, with five children, all girls, and end up being one-half of a twin set, it’s somewhat difficult to see. But I see it. The others see it too, especially when I use my sharp tongue and blunt words. Some say I’m rude, but I’m not. I just call it as I see it. And a lot of what I see just doesn’t cut it. I called bullshit when I met Maurice. His beautiful smile and carefree attitude didn’t fool me. He thinks life’s one big joke and that mindset irked me. That is, until I saw through the façade of his warm demeanor and glimpsed the real Maurice, the one he tries to keep hidden behind his smiles. Maurice Evan is my best friend, and I think we fit each other. He is edgy and somewhat dark, I’m chirpy and have a happy-go-lucky outlook on life. But then Evan finds love, when he wasn’t even trying. So why can’t I? That’s not why I arrived at Arms Down Cottage, but that’s exactly what happened. I saw Tracy and fell head over heels. Her big mouth and bold personality intrigue me. She doesn’t hesitate to call me up on my bullshit. She’s beautiful, she’s smart and I was in love with her from the moment I met her. I just need to help her realize that we’re made for each other.
Cozied in the bosom of lofty mountain peaks is a beautiful vacation home for the ex-military, Arms Down Cottage. Every home is possessed by its own magic, and the magic of this place is love. And under the care of Mr. Bruce Matthews, a man embroiled in his own spiraling love story with the home’s chef, Rebecca Dallas, Arms Down Cottage receives a continuous parade of visitors, military and civilian, and none of them leaves without experiencing the magical touch of this seemingly unremarkable home. This is Arms Down Cottage. Love resides here.

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2021

About the author

Amber Ford loves writing short, page-turning romances that deliver twice the passion in half the minutes!

She loves penning super hot alpha men who are fiercely protective, have hearts of gold and will go to any lengths for the women they fall for. With a talent for crafting fast-paced, action-packed love stories with characters that stay in your heart, her books are high on heat, chemistry and excitement! And yes, she likes her men in uniform and military alphas are her jam.

When she's not weaving plots and making up hunks in her head, Amber loves spending time with her furry and human companions by a river in the mountains. Hot coffee and freshly baked muffins are her perfect way to start the day!

Reviews

[Jennifer Cone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love At First Sight?

I don't think love at first sight happens but for Evan & Stacy, and Maurice & Tracy, it happened! Two best friends fall in love with twins. How awesome is that!! This story about how it happened is well written, believable, and heart warming. I can't wait to read the next book!!