Sweet on You (The Bridesmaids Club Book 4) Read Free Page B

them, gleaming under the pendant lights dangling from the ceiling.
    A few months ago, Tess had read a newspaper article about a young couple who’d had everything stolen from their home, including four bridesmaids’ dresses. Molly and her friends had gathered together every bridesmaid’s dress they’d ever worn. After a few twists and turns that no one expected, the bride and groom were happily married.
    When they realized what a difference they’d made, Molly and her friends formed The Bridesmaids Club. Dresses had arrived by the dozens from other women who wanted to help. Within weeks, they had a list of bridesmaids who needed dresses, and a catalog of gowns for them to choose from.
    “I still don’t understand what’s so bad about Jacob,” Tess said stubbornly. “Each time he asks you out on a date, you say no to him. He’s rich, handsome, and looking for love. What more could you want?”
    Molly choked on her coffee. “Jacob Green isn’t looking for anything other than his next dollar.”
    Rachel frowned. “He’s not that bad. He helped the animal shelter build a new exercise area for their dogs.”
    Molly tried to ignore the spark of interest stirring inside of her. “Sally probably talked him into it.” Sally was their friend and another member of The Bridesmaids Club. She had a soft spot for stray animals and had made finding new homes for them her personal crusade. Knowing Sally, she would have kept annoying Jacob until he helped fund what needed to happen.
    “I don’t think Sally had to do much at all. Jacob gave a really nice speech at the grand opening last weekend.”
    “You were there?”
    Rachel nodded. “I helped with the catering. He’s a really nice guy, Molly. I don’t know why you don’t like him.”
    Molly knew her assessment of the dark-haired, green-eyed property developer was pretty shallow. He did have some redeeming qualities, more than she wanted to admit. But they just didn’t matter to her. “I’m sure he’ll make someone a fine husband. Now tell me about our next bridesmaids? Are they still coming tomorrow afternoon to choose their dresses?”
    Tess glanced at the list in front of her. “They are. Do you know that you’re too stubborn for your own good?”
    Molly grinned. “Thank you.”
    Rachel sighed. “You’re not going to win this argument, Tess. If Jacob Green wanted to go on a date with me, I’d be tempted to break my promise.”
    Molly took a sip of her coffee. “What promise?”
    “I’m saving myself for Mr. Right.”
    Tess looked at Rachel and Molly. “You’re both crazy. How will you know Mr. Right when you meet him?”
    Rachel thought about her answer. “There will be tingles. Lots and lots of tingles. Our eyes will meet across a crowded room and I’ll know he’s special.” She laughed at Molly’s scrunched up nose. “I know, I’m a hopeless romantic. But there’s got to be someone that I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
    Molly thought about her ex-husband. Rowan had been tall, dark, handsome, and about as trustworthy as a slippery snake. After two years of living without him, she’d finally found her own way in life. She was happy and she knew what she wanted. And none of her plans included getting involved with another man.
    With one last glance at the wistful look on Rachel’s face, Molly turned to Tess. “I’m thinking that our bridesmaids might want to look at our new dresses. Do you want me to hang yesterday’s arrivals on the rack behind you?”
    “Good idea. If they take any of them, we’ll have fewer dresses to photograph and put in the catalog.”
    Molly disappeared into the bedroom they’d converted into a changing room. She took six gowns out of the large closet and ran her hand along the silky smooth satin. They would be pretty additions to their collection. In soft shades of pale peach, pink, and a lovely teal, Molly was sure there’d find bridesmaids who would gladly wear them.
    Just for a moment, she