Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

For a moment, Amy was at a loss for words. Frustrated, she gave herself a gentle tap on the forehead. Why couldn't she just keep her cool? What was the big deal? Staying calm wouldn't have killed her!

And then there was Shelly, always knowing how to get under her skin. Oh, she'd remember this. The next chance she got, she'd make sure to put Shelly in her place. That woman was just too much.

"Uh... I'm not usually like this..." Amy said, casting a careful glance at Fiona, hoping her eyes wouldn't give away her true feelings.

"What's going on?" Fiona asked, finally looking up after finishing her shrimp, her face a picture of innocence. "Did something happen?"

"No, nothing happened," Amy quickly replied, brushing it off.

As long as Fiona didn't dislike her, she was fine with that. She enjoyed her own company anyway. This meal had been more fun than she'd had in ages.

Jackson showed up just as they were about to finish, looking a bit worn out. You could tell he was beat, and Fiona felt a twinge of sympathy for him.

on their way out. To dodge any more drama, she made sure to wait until Fiona and her friends

York?

and yet scared of someone from New York? Doesn't add up. Even if she's

we can teach that Fiona a lesson She's pretty cute; maybe we could have some fun. You put in a good word for me with Lizzy, and who

up and up. Who wouldn't want to

but the idea that she was scared of Fiona

play into her hands,

problem. If you can handle Fiona, I'll make sure you

Jane's go-ahead, excitement buzzed through the group, and they were all ready

could probably handle an ordinary girl, but Fiona? Even the Stonnell family wouldn't dare Talk about biting off

name, Howard, means she's tied to