would keep Sarah entertained when she came by on Christmas.
There was the matter of my slipping sanity, seeing Jake Barnes in every shadow, but maybe I just needed more time to get over him. We’d had an intense experience that maybe I’d mistaken for an intense connection. But a new year was coming, and I resolved get over this awkward crush. Or at least try.
My fingers were cold and clumsy as I unlocked my car door, and I nearly dropped my key twice as I juggled my purse and the box of cookies.
I climbed in and started to put the box of cookies on the passenger seat, but there was something already there. I set the box in my lap instead and picked up a small gift bag, then looked around the garage. It was empty.
The gift bag in my hand was pink and white with a cheerful polka dot bow tying the handle closed. I pulled at the ribbon and withdrew a small item wrapped in tissue. Unfolding the paper, I smiled at the glass ornament in my hand.
It was a perfect, tiny birthday cake, complete with candles and “happy birthday” in piped frosting.
I cradled the glass confection in my hand and laughed. Even before I reached for the bag, I knew who had put the gift in my car.
The square card was unadorned except for his slanted handwriting.
Happy birthday, Miranda.
Jake had signed it simply, with his name. As I put it back in the bag, I saw something on the back of the card. I lifted it to read the message in the dim light and laughed again.
PS—You need to get your locks fixed. This isn’t a safe neighborhood.
* * *
About the Author
Ellie Ashe has always been drawn to jobs where she can tell stories—journalist, lawyer, and now writer. She lives in California with her husband and an ever-expanding collection of domesticated animals.
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If you enjoyed Chasing Tinsel , please let others know! You can help other readers enjoy this story by lending it to a friend, recommending it to others, or leaving a review telling other readers why you liked it.
As always, thank you for reading!
Other works by Ellie Ashe
Miranda Vaughn Mysteries
CHASING THE DOLLAR
Miranda Vaughn was just found not guilty of fraud, putting an end to the worst year and a half of her life. And now the trouble really starts. Determined to find who set her up, Miranda begins her own investigation—leading her to Macau and Belize, and into the arms of a sexy FBI agent who has his own agenda.
DROPPING THE DIME , coming in April 2015!
Assistant to her former defense attorney isn’t Miranda Vaughn’s dream job, but her first task is a simple one—protect a CFO turned informant, and help her prove embezzlement. But what should be a straightforward assignment is complicated when Miranda is thrown together with a hot FBI agent who saved her life, broke her heart, and then disappeared.
Trouble in Twin Rivers
Also coming soon, A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE , book one in the Trouble in Twin Rivers series!
Beacon news reporter Lindsey Fox is on the verge of breaking a huge story of political corruption that will make her career and make her famous journalist parents proud—or she could be thrown in jail and fired. It really could go either way.
Her recent streak of bad luck continues when Lindsey finds herself facing a bogus contempt charge—and attorney Ben Gillespie is appointed to get her out of the slammer. They once had a bad date of epic proportions—stilted conversation, food poisoning, burglary, towed car. Then there was the incident with the pepper spray. Lindsey never believed she’d see the sexy lawyer again.
Ben can totally believe that Lindsey is behind bars. The woman is trouble. Now he has to get his new client out of jail, keep
There was the matter of my slipping sanity, seeing Jake Barnes in every shadow, but maybe I just needed more time to get over him. We’d had an intense experience that maybe I’d mistaken for an intense connection. But a new year was coming, and I resolved get over this awkward crush. Or at least try.
My fingers were cold and clumsy as I unlocked my car door, and I nearly dropped my key twice as I juggled my purse and the box of cookies.
I climbed in and started to put the box of cookies on the passenger seat, but there was something already there. I set the box in my lap instead and picked up a small gift bag, then looked around the garage. It was empty.
The gift bag in my hand was pink and white with a cheerful polka dot bow tying the handle closed. I pulled at the ribbon and withdrew a small item wrapped in tissue. Unfolding the paper, I smiled at the glass ornament in my hand.
It was a perfect, tiny birthday cake, complete with candles and “happy birthday” in piped frosting.
I cradled the glass confection in my hand and laughed. Even before I reached for the bag, I knew who had put the gift in my car.
The square card was unadorned except for his slanted handwriting.
Happy birthday, Miranda.
Jake had signed it simply, with his name. As I put it back in the bag, I saw something on the back of the card. I lifted it to read the message in the dim light and laughed again.
PS—You need to get your locks fixed. This isn’t a safe neighborhood.
* * *
About the Author
Ellie Ashe has always been drawn to jobs where she can tell stories—journalist, lawyer, and now writer. She lives in California with her husband and an ever-expanding collection of domesticated animals.
Sign up for Ellie’s newsletter and be the first to know about her new releases and sales, get sneak peeks at new projects, and more!
Connect with Ellie online at:
www.EllieAshe.com
http://twitter.com/EllieAshe
https://www.facebook.com/EllieAsheBooks
If you enjoyed Chasing Tinsel , please let others know! You can help other readers enjoy this story by lending it to a friend, recommending it to others, or leaving a review telling other readers why you liked it.
As always, thank you for reading!
Other works by Ellie Ashe
Miranda Vaughn Mysteries
CHASING THE DOLLAR
Miranda Vaughn was just found not guilty of fraud, putting an end to the worst year and a half of her life. And now the trouble really starts. Determined to find who set her up, Miranda begins her own investigation—leading her to Macau and Belize, and into the arms of a sexy FBI agent who has his own agenda.
DROPPING THE DIME , coming in April 2015!
Assistant to her former defense attorney isn’t Miranda Vaughn’s dream job, but her first task is a simple one—protect a CFO turned informant, and help her prove embezzlement. But what should be a straightforward assignment is complicated when Miranda is thrown together with a hot FBI agent who saved her life, broke her heart, and then disappeared.
Trouble in Twin Rivers
Also coming soon, A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE , book one in the Trouble in Twin Rivers series!
Beacon news reporter Lindsey Fox is on the verge of breaking a huge story of political corruption that will make her career and make her famous journalist parents proud—or she could be thrown in jail and fired. It really could go either way.
Her recent streak of bad luck continues when Lindsey finds herself facing a bogus contempt charge—and attorney Ben Gillespie is appointed to get her out of the slammer. They once had a bad date of epic proportions—stilted conversation, food poisoning, burglary, towed car. Then there was the incident with the pepper spray. Lindsey never believed she’d see the sexy lawyer again.
Ben can totally believe that Lindsey is behind bars. The woman is trouble. Now he has to get his new client out of jail, keep
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