The Wolf at Bay

The Wolf at Bay (2018) Charlie Adhara (Big Bad Wolf #2)

This book opens with possibly my favorite scene ever.

“Birthday, anniversary, or apology?”
…
“You’ve been standing here staring at that flower shop for fifteen minutes. So is it for her birthday or anniversary, or are you making up for a fight? Because I’ve been married for thirty-two years, and believe me, there are different bouquets for different occasions.”
…
“I don’t know his favorite flower.” She sucked her teeth mock disapprovingly. “I’m not sure he even has one,” Cooper added defensively. “What about birthday?”

“Something that goes with the gift you got him because you better not just be walking in with some lousy flowers. So which is it?” Cooper laughed.

“What if I want to get him some flowers just because?”

She raised an eyebrow and sniffed. “Uh-huh, right. You-fucked-up-flowers it is, then.”
…
What kind of flowers for just because?”

“That depends on just because what. Just because you love him?”

Cooper coughed. “Oh, well. Let’s not get crazy. What are my other options?”

She snorted. “Like that, is it? You sound like my second husband, Gary. He couldn’t handle looking like he cared either. A man like that gives daisies. Dead by the end of the work week. Don’t be a daisy man, friend.”

“I thought you said you’ve been married for thirty-two years.”

“And I was. Just not to the same man or for consecutive sentences.” She cackled.

Characters: Cooper Isaac Dayton, Oliver Park, Ed Dayton, Dean Dayton, Dr. Sophie Odell, Cayla Odell, Gabriel Bell, Eliza Bell, Catherine Bell, Robert Bell, Jacob Bell, Rose Daugherty, Stephen Daugherty, Callum Daugherty, Sal West, Special Agent in Charge Santiago, Margaret Cola, Mackinnon, Wylie, Donny Simpson, Brian Fasser, Special Agent Primelles, Agent Joon, Alex Hardwick, Eva Hardwick, Ava

Publisher: Carina Press

Rating: 10/10

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