Tattoo My Heart (Heroes of Seaside Point, Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

Angeles, she could probably book more than enough beach weddings to keep her busy and Vanessa wouldn’t hesitate to jump on board. There was just one small problem with that arrangement, or rather one large, sexy one.
    “Casey’s the sheriff now.”
    “So?”
    So, he’ll break my heart . “I need distance, Vanessa.”
    “You can’t run forever,” her sister said softly.
    Annessa nodded, almost afraid to admit the truth in her sister’s words. She couldn’t run forever and frankly, she didn’t want to. Honestly, she was ready to face the heartache in her past; deal with it and move on. And after last night, she was pretty sure Casey was interested in discussing it. Except, there was now an even bigger obstacle.
    Funny how murder had a way of changing even the best intentions.
    “There’s a building for sale in Mourning Dove Harbor.” Vanessa searched the suitcase she called her purse and then slid a card across the red and white checked tablecloth. “The realtor’s a friend of mine.”
    Annessa eyed the card like a venomous snake.
    “At least go look.”
    She exhaled and took the card. “Okay, for you.”
    Vanessa groaned. “I have to bake this afternoon.”
    “What’s on the menu?”
    “Chocolate fudge brownies.”
    “I’ll do it.”
    Her sister’s dull eyes finally brightened. “Are you sure?”
    “Of course. I hold my liquor a whole lot better than you.”
    “Thanks, Ness.” Vanessa’s cheeks began to color. “Dane promised me a nap.”
    Annessa stood from the table. “But I need a favor.”
    “Sure.”
    “Since your eyes will be closed most of the afternoon, lend me the sunglasses.”
    Vanessa pushed them toward her with one finger and gave her a sly grin. “I’ve already mixed the batter so you only have to pour and bake.”
    She raised one eyebrow. “Something tells me I’ve been suckered.”
    “You volunteered, sis.”
    “You’re welcome.” She returned her twin’s grin and pushed the glasses on her face. “Is the alarm set?”
    “No, do you still have your key?”
    “Got it. I’ll call you when I’m done. Enjoy your nap.”
     
    ***
     
    He rolled the ugly brown sedan to a stop outside the restaurant and attempted not to attract attention .
    “ Cock-sucking one-horse town ,” he grumbled . “ Ricci didn’t mention anything like this .”
    His partner shifted in the passenger seat . “ Won’t be easy .”
    He parked in a space several feet away, hoping to blend while he flicked a lighter and lit the nicotine cylinder between his lips .
    “What now?” The other man’s knee bounced with his usual anxiety .
    “ We wait. I saw her walk in here earlier .”
    “ Are you sure she has the package ?”
    “ Positive. Marcelli’s courier delivered it just before we took him out .”
    “ What’s so special about that damn bracelet anyway ?”
    “ Family heirloom .”
    “ Come again ?”
    He released a hard sigh, not interested in delivering an explanation. Then again, the target hadn’t moved and they had to pass time somehow . “ Apparently the elder Marcelli and old man Ricci had a thing for the same broad. The bracelet belonged to her .”
    “ We’re chasing her for a fucking bracelet ?”
    He grunted in response .
    “ Did you get a visual on the target ?”
    “ Can’t miss her. She’s a looker, that’s for sure. She’s not much over five feet, nice tight ass, full rack. Yeah, I’ll know the minute I see her .”
    “ Brunette ?”
    “ Yeah, long wavy hair .”
    “ Sunglasses ?”
    “ Yeah, Aviators .”
    “ Well then, she just walked out the door .”
    He turned to see if his partner spotted the target, encouraged when he saw her . “ That’s our girl.” He backed out of the parking space and idled until she walked down the block and turned the corner .
    “ You know where she’s headed ?”
    “ No .”
    He drove slowly, tracing her steps with all four tires. As soon as he rounded the corner, she stopped in front of the shop positioned there