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    Georgia Bound: The Blue Ridge Mountain Series
    Georgia Bound: The Blue Ridge Mountain Series
    Georgia Bound: The Blue Ridge Mountain Series
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    Georgia Bound: The Blue Ridge Mountain Series

    By Kimberly Grell

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    Lola Rice, an experienced baker whom inherited the family pastry shop, learns one day the shop is no longer in business. After finding out the cause for the successful shop's closing, a sly deal made by the building owner, Lola decides it's time to start fresh with the little money she has left. 

    Taking a risk and blindly throwing a dart on a map, it lands on the state of Georgia. With emotions still raw from losing the business, she researches an area worthy to start anew and bring the much loved family pastries to a new town. There, Lola hopes to establish new relationships with new people, however, she got much more than she bargained for.

    Georgia Bound is a refreshing tale of starting over and overcoming unfortunate situations. This story will charm you with it's small town flavor and rich characters.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKimberly Grell
    Release dateSep 6, 2019
    ISBN9781393000839
    Georgia Bound: The Blue Ridge Mountain Series

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      Georgia Bound - Kimberly Grell

      Kimberly Grell

      Georgia Bound

      The Blue Ridge Mountain Series

      Copyright © 2019 by Kimberly Grell

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

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      Contents

      CHAPTER ONE

      CHAPTER TWO

      CHAPTER THREE

      CHAPTER FOUR

      CHAPTER FIVE

      CHAPTER SIX

      About the Author

      Also by Kimberly Grell

      One

      CHAPTER ONE

      Chapter Separator

      Lola Rice awoke to the same daily routine as she normally followed through with. Despite the crisp morning, wispy, light clouds and chirping birds the day would prove rather unfortunate. As she stepped outside into the warm air, rolling her head in circles to loosen up and prepare for the day, she smiled to herself and prepped for a day full of baking. She glided toward her vehicle and slithered inside, fastening her seatbelt and feeling the vibration of the starting engine through her steering wheel.

      She reached out to her radio, switching it on with a quick push of a button. Floating through the atmosphere to her ears a wonderfully soothing melody filled the area. She inhaled deeply ready to take on the day. She inched backward, taking caution of the stray cats wandering the street. She quietly praised herself for the successful catch, neuter, and release operation she completed weeks prior. Once cleared, she proceeded to her destination, Peachy Keen, the family bakery.

      The drive was the usual. Boring, slow, and testy, the roads were unforgiving. Light after light and detours down side streets, she reached her destination. She slinked out of the car, gathering her chunky, overstuffed purse. She strutted toward the door of the bakery and inserted her key. She twisted it gently and tugged on the door. She jerked forward with slight force as the locked door didn’t budge.

      What? She breathed heavily with frustration.

      She pulled once more, the same resistance as before. She furrowed her brows, her fair skin and bright ginger locks taking form from the reflection in the glass door. She peaked inside, glancing over the area when she spotted a white sign on the floor. Something knocked it off the ledge of the front window display. She squinted her brown eyes, forcing them to focus on the letters written in black marker.

      Out of business. She chanted in a whisper. Out of business?! She hollered when the words finally clicked. There must be some mistake.

      Lola reached inside her overflowing purse in searched of her mobile phone. Her fingers found the cold metal frame of her phone and retrieved it. She dialed her mother’s number in hopes she would have answers. When no one answered, her heart raced and her mind went into panic. She tried again to no avail and quickly gave up. She thumbed through the numbers on her phones contact list.

      Maybe the building owner has answers. She hoped.

      Even though the business was owned by the family, the location was rented. Lola envisioned earning enough under her name to buy the building for a more permanent arrangement. This just threw a monkey wrench into the equation.

      Hello. A deep, stern voice caught her attention.

      Mr. Pearce?

      Yes. He acknowledged.

      This is Lola Rice.

      Yes, I’m aware of that. He became quick in tone.

      I can’t get into the building. I have 7 pies due to be made. I can’t fulfill these orders if I can’t get into the building. She explained with desperation in her voice.

      About that. He paused for a moment. I changed the locks.

      Oh, well, I can arrange a time to come get the new key. She sighed with relief.

      That won’t be necessary. Mr. Pearce answered, rather annoyed with her call. I don’t have the key. The new owner does.

      Give me his number and I can call him. She insisted.

      He has made it clear all businesses are to be closed immediately upon title switch. I’m sorry, there’s nothing I can do.

      Wait, are you saying I just lost my business? Her heart sank.

      He plans to tear it down starting next week and build it up for a department store. This town needs a department store, not a small bakery.

      Why was I never notified about this? Lola panicked.

      "Things happened so quickly there wasn’t

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