Christmas at the Beach Cafe (12 page)

WOMAN SUFFOCATES CRAP BOYFRIEND
spooled a new headline in her brain. But just then he rolled over and flung an arm across her. ‘Night, gorgeous,’ he murmured in his sleep,
and she felt herself softening. He loved her really. She knew that. And being with him was a damn sight better than being on her own, surely?

She shut her eyes, hoping she’d dream of Italy. Her quest would continue in the morning, she vowed. Whatever Pete said.

Christmas at the Beach Café

Lucy Diamond lives in Bath with her husband
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