Ivy’s Heart (A JINGLE JUNCTION MATCHUP #2) by Jenna St. James EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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“I just put another two dozen heart-shaped cookies in the display case
closest to the door, Ivy.” My best friend, Ella Hart-Goldman, wiped
flour from her hands onto one of the bakery’s towels, then brushed a
bit of dough off her cat-eye glasses. “How many more are you rolling out
today?”
I closed the door to the industrial oven and stretched my back a bit,
enjoying the residual heat. Although the February weather outside was cold
and snowy, the kitchen was warm and toasty. “After this batch bakes? I’m
thinking I’ll probably do another three dozen. That should get us through
the next couple of days.”
Ella nodded in agreement as she picked up a basket of apple muffins
with buttercream frosting and pink, heart-shaped sprinkles. She headed
toward the front of the store, humming along with the sappy love song
playing through the bakery’s speakers. I smiled at her cheery exit. In all the
time I’d known her since she’d moved to Jingle Junction, I’d never heard
her hum anything on tune.
Watching her through the doorway between the backroom kitchen and
the front part of the shop, I felt a wave of gratitude for her presence. She’d
learned a lot since she’d come to work with me at Bell’s Bakery, the
delicious shop that had been in my dad’s family for three generations. It
meant a lot to me that Ella was proud to work here.
Because so was I. It had been part of my life for as long as I could
remember.
I had practically grown up in the bakery, and I loved every brick in its
old walls. Nestled in the heart of the holiday-themed town of Jingle
Junction, the bakery was a charming, historic establishment that embodied
the spirit of Christmas year-round.
The old brick building exuded a timeless
charm along with a delicious aroma, its facade adorned with forest green
awnings that stretched over the sidewalk. A wide doorway flanked by
potted trees that sparkled with tiny white lights welcomed customers, pulled
inside by the delectable scent of freshly baked bread, sugar cookies, and
warm cinnamon rolls mingling in the air.
I always tried to make sure that the large display window was a focal
point, showcasing the bakery’s festive spirit with mannequins dressed as
Santa and his elves, alongside stunning examples of the elaborate wedding
cakes we made and other seasonal displays.
When I’d taken over for my grandmother, I’d done as much as I could
to make the interior welcoming, too. Inside, the bakery was a cozy haven of
warmth and delectable scents and treats, designed to tempt the tastebuds
and welcome patrons to their own little slice of the holidays, no matter the
time of year.
Two glass display cases flanked the counter, filled with an
array of cupcakes, cookies, pies, and other sweet delights. The counter
itself, with its old-fashioned cash register, was a hub of activity where I
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