New to the area Grayson Carter rolls into a small town looking for a job at the local bar, where he meets Jude Williams: the owner's handsome older brother who seems to hate the air Grayson breathes. Both of them have their secrets, but can they let down their walls enough to let each other in?

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"My turn. I like the way your sister talks about you. You’re like a hero to her, that kind of bond is really incredible." 

Jude flips his hand, catching Grayson’s fingertips on his palm with his thumb. He rubs his thumb up Grayson’s middle finger contemplatively. "You always smell like hazelnut coffee." His voice is soft.

Grayson lowers his voice to almost a whisper. "It’s a pretty common combination, it’s not that special."

"It is when you do it."

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As Intentions Shift is created by Emily Smith, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

As Intentions Shift

It’s a slow night at the bar; Grayson has been distractedly polishing the same portion of the counter for over twenty minutes.


Grayson is worried for Jude. Ever since their date, it looks like he hasn't been sleeping at all. Every time Grayson asks him about it, Jude brushes it off. He says he's fine and that Grayson has nothing to worry about, but Grayson knows better than that.


Grayson sets down his rag with a sigh. If there wwas anyone who knew what was going on with Jude, it would be Amelia. He sets off for her office with trepidation.


"Hey, Amelia? Can we talk?" Grayson asks, making his presence known.


"Sure, come in. Close the door." She sits at her desk, surrounded as always by enormous piles of paperwork.


"You know, a lot of people keep their files digital. Saves paper."


"Haha, very funny. This helps me think better, and all my files are backed up. Don't you worry your little heart about it. So, what's up? I doubt you came in here just to talk about my leadership."


Chapter 27: Conspiring