Frankie by Sadie King

Frankie

My mother's dying wish was to reopen her beauty salon and make it the hub of the community it once was. So when Mr. William Fletcher with his investment money and self-important name presents plans to scrap the row of shops where the salon is and build apartments in their place, I'm furious.

Tradition and community are important here in Little Mountain View, which this developer with a heart of stone knows nothing about.

There are some things money can't buy, but try telling my treacherous body that. Every time I see him, my mind's in a whirl and my panties are in a twist.

Can I keep my salon, my tradition, and my integrity, or will I give it all up for Mr. William Fletcher?

Billy

I invest, I build, and I develop. That's what I do: bring progress to small towns like Little Mountain View. But some residents don't see it that way.

I've found the perfect location for my next property development: a dying retail block. I'm...