Tensions are running high in Mount Angus as the entire town plans for the annual Be Mount Valentine Heartstival and all residents keep an eye out for the latest relationship drama. Kiko and Dom just want to enjoy life together, a task made difficult by nosy residents demanding to know when they're going to tie the knot. And when Dom discovers Kiko actually hates this holiday, he decides it would be perfect to create a fake proposal.<br><br>But before anyone's matchmaking schemes can get too far, Kiko's employee Chad finds a body rolled in a rug.<br><br>It's obvious there's more than just love in the air, and if Kiko and Dom can't figure out how to work around their emotions, the Heartstival might just end in tragedy.

Eggs and Kisses

“Closing early?” asked a familiar voice, and Clark crunched across the lot toward them. Dom muttered something about starting a load of laundry and dashed off to his car, leaving Kiko to fend for himself.


“Long day,” said Kiko. “Anything I can do for you, Clark? I’m only opening back up for paying customers.”


A glint flashed through the reporter’s eye like he was tempted to buy a tiny item, a can of soda or an egg-shaped truffle, just to inconvenience Kiko, but he apparently decided against it in favor of taking his standard more understanding tactic.


“Just heard you were robbed,” said Clark. “Thought you might have something to say about it? Reassure your customers?”


“It wasn’t robbery,” said Kiko. He still hadn’t completely cleaned the building, but he had checked for any missing items. He was out a few broken or unwrapped things, but nothing was truly missing.


Chapter 28