The Story She Told: The Cruz Shorts (The Cruz: Short Stories #6)

Jeremy: Saving someone from drowning—literally—forced me to reevaluate everything. Life felt adrift, but meeting Mike changed that. Together, we built a business and something deeper. And then Cass walked back into my life…

Mike: Jeremy wasn’t just a friend—he became my partner in every way. We’ve always been in sync, even when it comes to love. But Cass? She’s off-limits… isn’t she? She’d never consider the life we’ve built. Not in 1989.

Cass: The man who saved my life years ago is Jeremy—and Mike, my closest friend, might want more than friendship. I’m caught between the life I thought I wanted and the chance to create something I never imagined. Can I take the leap?

The Story She Told is a Cruz prologue that bridges the past and present, revealing how the owners of the Bike Shop met the owners of Cassipea’s Bar and Grille. Spanning 1985 to today, this 14,000-word story weaves fate, a touch of magic (and a toucan!), sizzling chemistry, and a heartfelt, happy-for-now ending.

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