Free She's Just Right (A Fairy Tale Romance) by Diane Darcy

Trevor’s Aunts, the one holding the baby, said from her place on the couch. “But are you the girl who went and stayed at Trevor’s place by accident? Or was that someone else?”
    Honey laughed, feeling residual embarrassment, but also glad to get it out of the way. She hung her head and nodded. “Yes, I’m afraid that was me.”
    Trevor raised a hand. “But apparently I’m half to blame since I placed the bear out front, so...” Trevor shrugged and everyone laughed.
    Grateful for his words and his presence, Honey grinned at her own fickleness. Earlier she couldn’t wait to get away from Trevor, and now she felt like they were friends and didn’t want him to desert her. She was actually glad to be staying at his place with him and Elizabeth. Too many curious people here.
    Laura beckoned from an arched doorway. “Honey, why don’t you come with me? We can chat while I cook.”
    Reluctant to leave her ally, Honey glanced at Trevor, but he was chatting with his friend so she made her way across the room and into a well-designed country kitchen with slate and hardwood floors. Amber and Mandy joined them. Amber picked up a handful of mixed nuts from the bowl on the counter. “Where are you from, Honey?”
    “Napa.”
    “Ooh. Good wine. We always stop at the ZD winery when we’re down that way. They have the best Pinot Noirs. Have you been there?”
    Honey shook her head. “No, but now I’ll be sure to look them up.”
    “So, are you married?”
    “Engaged.”
    Amber nodded. “You’re a realtor?”
    “Yes. I’m hoping to purchase some property from your father.”
    Amber nodded again and Honey noticed the other ladies seemed to be listening. “Can I help with the food?” she asked Laura, who was mixing a pasta salad.
    “Oh, no, thank you. You’re a guest and, besides, everything is almost done. The boys just have to grill the meat.”
    A cell phone rang on the counter and Amber picked it up and turned away. Honey remembered her own was on silent and dug it out of her purse and checked it. She’d missed a couple of calls from her boss, but could call him back later. There was no call from Christian despite her messages.
    A large man with a slight pot belly and a thick head of graying hair, came in the back door. “The grill’s ready.” He announced loudly and with good humor. “Where’s the meat?”
    “Oh, Honey. This is my husband, Greg,” said Laura. “Greg, Honey.”
    Greg rounded the counter, held out a large hand and took hers in a firm grip. She instantly liked the twinkle in his brown eyes. “Nice to meet you, Honey.”
    “Thank you. It’s nice to meet you. You have a wonderful family. I’m hoping you and I get the chance to talk tonight about the piece of property I’d like to purchase on behalf of my employer.”
    He shook his head. “Not tonight, we won’t. It’s a party, isn’t it girls?” He looked around, a huge grin on his face.
    Laura grinned back at him. “Yes, it is. The steak, chicken and hot dogs are in the refrigerator. Remember, don’t put the meat back on the same plates, or I’ll skin you alive.”
    They weren’t going to talk tonight? Disappointment had Honey slowly sinking down onto a bar stool. She’d come to talk business and didn’t want to waste any more time. If they weren’t going to get anything done, she could have stayed at Trevor’s and studied for tomorrow’s test. Or slept, or tried to get in touch with Christian. She could...
    She shook her head and smiled at her thoughts. Good company and good food and she was complaining? Besides, she knew better than anyone that most deals were made between friends. So she might as well relax and enjoy the party.
    Paul stuck his head in the doorway. “Honey, I challenge you to a game of foosball. How about it?”
    Mandy shook her head. “Don’t do it. He’s almost as competitive as Trevor. He’ll show you no mercy.”
    Honey laughed and headed out, determined to enjoy herself. “Then he’d better