it a sign that she’d just been reading the latest issue the other day?
“I did…” A slow smile spread across Nat’s mouth. “You know…I was plannin’ to shoot down by the covered bridge, but,” she said, drawing out the word, “maybe we could shoot on the grounds here at the B&B. That way, we can get the inn’s name in the magazine, too.”
Nationwide exposure for Starlight could mean serious changes for them. As in, they’d be able to do more than just skimp by every month. Not only that, but they could hire someone to work the front desk, which would free up Elise to pursue something she actually enjoyed, and Sadie could plan more weddings—ones that would hopefully be booked thanks to this spread.
“Fine. I’ll do it as long as Elise can watch the inn. But we’re shootin’ it here, and I want your assurance that the bed-and-breakfast will be highlighted in the piece.”
Nat fist-pumped and shouted an expletive that was definitely too loud and inappropriate for the older couple currently reading in front of the fireplace. Fortunately, Mr. and Mrs. Fischer only spared them a glance before returning their attention back to their afternoon activities. Two points to Sadie for spiking their hot chocolate excessively well today.
“Don’t get so excited,” she said. “You still have to find me a groom, right?”
Nat’s shoulders sagged as she rubbed her forehead. “Yes.”
“What about Nash? I know you said Rory had something goin’ on with the girls, but is Nash involved in that?”
Nat barked out a laugh. “Rory’d have my ass if I even thought of shootin’ her boyfriend with another woman, cousin or not.”
Yeah, Sadie could see that. Aurora Haven, eldest Haven girl and demanding taskmaster, was definitely someone you did not want to cross.
“Honestly, what good is it havin’ a local best friend if I can’t exploit him for my needs?”
This time, Sadie didn’t bother trying to smother her laugh. “And that other best friend of yours?”
“Asher—aka Mr. Hotshot—is on tour in Florida and scheduled to be in town in a couple weeks. And I’m not desperate enough to throw down our emergency word just to get him here early enough for the shoot. There’s gotta be someone in town who could—” Nat’s eyes widened as she glanced behind Sadie, a brilliant smile sweeping over her face. She fluffed her pink hair, perked up her boobs, and strode off without another word.
Before Sadie could turn to look at who’d caught Nat’s attention, Mrs. Fischer walked up and plunked her empty mug on the front desk. “Oh, good, I was hoping I’d catch you,” the woman said with what sounded like a Midwestern accent.
Sadie smiled. “Of course, Mrs. Fischer. What can I help you with?”
“Could you tell me a little bit about the festivities happening in town this week?”
“Yes, def—”
“Bob and I are just so excited to experience everything your cute little town has to offer!”
“And we’re excited—”
“Do you know how we found Havenbrook?”
Having been cut off enough times, Sadie simply kept her mouth shut and smiled, raising her eyebrows in a please continue gesture. Sadie had no idea if it was that or the fact that the other woman seemed to have a lot to say, but she continued on.
“Well, I’m not sure if you know this,” Mrs. Fischer said, leaning in as if she were about to spill a secret, “but Havenbrook is on a list of the twenty best small towns in which to spend the holidays!”
“Really?” That was just the kind of publicity they needed. Getting on a list like that could make their business boom. Especially if it was on a major site, like—
“Oh yes! On Trudy’s Travel Blog. It’s a little hard to read with the bright green background and white letters, but I found a ton of good information on there.”
Sadie grinned, though her chest deflated slightly. Havenbrook may not be on the map for the big leagues, but at least they were getting some representation, small as it may be. “Well, I’m glad you found us, however that was. Was there something specific you were hopin’ to do during your stay?”
“We just want to experience Havenbrook at this time of year in whatever way you think is best.”
Sadie spent several minutes discussing with Mrs. Fischer the options that were available in town. They wanted to spread out the events over the course of their stay, so Sadie suggested a few choices for them to select from. She also made a reservation for them