Free Finding Eva (Highland Creek Series) by Marie Garner

mother’s bedroom. The letters were unexpected, but it did make her feel loved to know that her mother seemed to enjoy seeing her grow up, even from a distance. Eva didn’t know what to do about her father, but she figured that was a conversation she would have to deal with later.
    She smoothed down the blue sundress she put on after going through the letters and checked her appearance one more time in the bedroom mirror. A blue sundress, big silver hoops, and a long silver chain necklace lay strategically between her breasts. Her hair was brushed and glossy while her makeup consisted of smoky eyes and a subtle red tint lip gloss to complete the sexy outfit. Looking good , she thought as she turned from side to side to see the full effect. And just in time , when Aaron rang the doorbell.
    Used to seeing Aaron in business suits, she was pleasantly surprised to see him in dark colored jeans and light blue button down. He had clearly taken time to style his hair differently, something that pleased her, and if the look of appreciation in his eyes was any indication, then he liked the fact that she took extra time to make sure she looked good.
    “You look great, babe,” he said, kissing her lightly on the lips. She smiled her thanks, ridiculously pleased by the endearment. She tried not to think about it too much, especially given the fact that she was leaving, but she could see herself with this man. He appeared to be a good guy, although a bit annoying with his insistence to help her, was sexy as hell, and had a loving relationship with his family.
    “Well you don’t look so bad yourself. I am so used to seeing you dressed for work. The jeans look nice.”
    “I will have to keep that in mind. Should we go?” He gestured toward the door, waiting as she locked up and left the porch light on before helping her into the car. “I hope you don’t mind, but where we are going tonight is probably not the fanciest place you have ever been, but it has amazing food.”
    “I don’t worry about what a place looks likes, but I have to warn you, I am a bit of a foodie. So if you say it’s good, then it better be really good.”
    “Don’t worry. The ambiance is one of a kind, but the food is to die for.”
    They rode in comfortable silence, content with their own thoughts, until they pulled into the parking lot of one of the ugliest buildings Eva had ever seen. She could only gape in horror at the burnt orange building that stood before her. It was set back from one of the main strips with a huge sign that said “Redneck Rendezvous.” Eva turned back to him and stared, hoping that this was not the place he was kidding about.
    “I told you that it was one of a kind.”
    “I see,” she said as she turned back to the building. “That color makes me want to puke.”
    He laughed, turning off the engine as he faced her. “Well, it’s a good thing it is not the same color on the inside. But I should warn you that there are animal heads.”
    “And why wouldn’t there be?” she muttered sarcastically, nose turned up and lips pursed when she stared at the building again. “I mean, nothing says southern like the latest hunt on the wall. Let’s go. You promised me amazing food. And I am warning you now, if I have to look at ugly animal heads it better be slap your mama good.”
    He grabbed her hand as they walked inside, and she couldn’t help feeling like they were acting like a normal couple, even if she was leaving soon. She did a double take when inside, because he wasn’t kidding when he said there were animal heads. They were everywhere; she counted at least fifteen before she just gave up. There were also little southern pieces of knickknacks that seemed to fit the whole theme.
    “What the hell is all this shit?” she whispered.
    “Patience,” he soothed before turning to the hostess and held up two fingers for the number of people in their party. He led her to the table with a green gingham table cloth that reminded