The Postman Always Purls Twice Read Free

we should know?” Maggie asked.
    â€œLet’s see . . . ‘This romantic thriller is the couple’s first collaboration in over ten years, though Nick Pullman has made three feature-length films with Todd’s costar, Heath O’Hara. Trina Hardwick also gets top billing in a supporting role.’ ”
    â€œI guess that means she doesn’t get the guy?” Suzanne speculated.
    â€œOr she gets killed off.” Maggie shrugged. “They do say it’s a thriller. Someone must get murdered. Or close to it. Don’t you think?”
    Lucy scanned the rest of the article. “Doesn’t say much about the plot. A lot of effusive adjectives, though. ‘The windswept shores and winding lanes of a coastal New England village provide the moody backdrop for this dark drama, centered around the owner of a knitting shop, played by Todd, who is tempted by the crosscurrents of a passionate love triangle. Love, jealousy, and betrayal prove a dangerous mix . . .’ ” Lucy looked up. “Wow, that sounds good.”
    â€œBut not a temptation I’ve had to resist lately,” Maggie said, laughing. “In my experience as a real knitting shop owner.”
    â€œNever mind dull, old, real life. That sounds pretty juicy. I can’t wait to see it,” Suzanne countered.
    â€œI bet Trina Hardwick plays the ‘dangerous crosscurrents,’ ” Lucy added.
    â€œShe was born for that role,” Phoebe agreed.
    Lucy laughed. “Here’s what they say about her: ‘As Hardwick prepares for her first role in a major motion picture in over three years, the young star will be tested to prove she remains a box office draw and a bankable commodity.’ ”
    Dana shook her head, her gaze fixed on her knitting. “Goodness. That’s awful. They talk about the poor actors as if they’re cattle. No wonder they all have self-esteem issues and turn to drugs and alcohol.”
    â€œI was thinking race horses,” Suzanne offered. “But we’re on the same track . . . no pun intended. Filmmaking is a big-money business, and a flaky movie star is a high risk for investors.”
    â€œLooks like the biggest investors in this film are the power couple . . . along with Heath O’Hara.” Lucy still studied the computer screen. “They’ve formed their own production company, Three Penny Productions.”
    Lucy looked up at her friends. “Matt and I can do yard work together or even grill. But I’m not sure how long the relationship would last if we tried to make a movie.”
    â€œKevin and I can’t even do yard work . . . and he knows better than to come into the kitchen before the food is on the table,” Suzanne replied. “Enough of this business stuff. What about Heath?” She drew out the name on a breathy note. “Besides being the sexiest, yummiest man alive, I mean.” Her friends laughed, but she remained unfazed. “You all know what I’m talking about. Lucy . . . don’t even try to hide that little smile.”
    Lucy did not reply as she typed a bit more, though Maggie noticed a flush of color in her cheeks. “Here’s the official Heath O’Hara website. Feast your eyes, Suzanne.”
    She turned the computer around for Suzanne to see, but the rest of the group looked over just as eagerly, Maggie noticed.
    Suzanne was not embarrassed to let out a loud, long sigh, worthy of any love-struck fourteen-year-old. “The man is just so gorgeous. Who cares if he says a word?”
    â€œLuckily . . . because he’s not a very good actor,” Dana practically whispered. “Rather one note, I’d say.”
    Suzanne glared at her, then replied in her tough-love-Mom tone. “Dana . . . I want you to go to your room and think about that.”
    Dana laughed. “Beauty is in the