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

Seth slid in and marveled at the soft brown leather as Chris took the seat opposite him. He ignored the disappointment that Chris chose not to sit next to him, knowing if he had, it wouldn’t really give them the opportunity to talk and face each other.


The hostess handed them a couple of menus and said the waitress would be there shortly.


Seth started scanning the entrées. He could see over the top of his menu that Chris was watching him. He raised his eyebrows. “Aren’t you going to eat?”


Chris shrugged. “I used to work here several years ago and I already know what I want.”


“They make a cedar roasted salmon with a berry reduction sauce that is so rich and delicious, I can’t choose anything else. At least most of the time. I love their crab, too.”


Seth perused the crab entrées, but once his gaze landed on the crab-stuffed shrimp, he was done looking. 


The waitress stopped by and took their orders and promised to be right back with their salads and wine.


Chapter 13