Seth Robinson manages a local kitchen boutique and has had a crush on a customer who frequents the shop. Though too shy to start up a conversation about anything other than kitchen appliances or the newest cooking gadget, Seth still hopes to catch the other’s eye. Seth has a tendency to change his hair color a lot, and when he gets purple highlights, it finally sparks a conversation between the two men.<br><br>Chris Berger runs a catering business in Bellflower and loves visiting Karlee’s Kitchen Essentials, where he can chat with the cute manager. He has a unique way of looking at the world and colors and is intrigued by Seth’s highlights.<br><br>Unfortunately, when they manage to get together, they’re both dealing with major upheavals in their lives. Will they be strong enough to work together to find their happily ever after?

Eggplant Highlights and Mustard Yellow Jeans

“I’m telling you, I think this is my best idea ever,” Karlee insisted.


“Good God, are you still talking about the cooking lessons?” Seth was going to lose his mind. “Where the hell would you hold them?” His eyes took in the small shop and, even though it was organized, he couldn’t visualize the setup for classes.


The store was very cottage-charm-meets-contemporary and Karlee had an impressive knack for visual merchandising that came across as appealing, no matter someone’s kitchen decorating style.


Karlee’s Kitchen Essentials carried all the newest cooking tools and small appliances, as well as dishes, glasses, unique linens, cookbooks, and kitchen storage solutions. A small area also carried specialty items such as fresh herbs and homemade jellies, jams, and breads from local sources.


Chapter 3