Jo followed Zoe into Dangerous Curves, then watched in bemusement as a drop-dead gorgeous guy shot over to hug and kiss Zoe in greeting.
“Zee!” he exclaimed in a Southern drawl as he lifted her off her feet. “You’re back!”
“Yep,” Zoe said from a height of approximately four feet in the air. “We got back yesterday.”
He gently set her down again, gave her a huge grin. “Ravishing as ever, darlin’.”
“Hey,” Zoe said primly, holding up her left hand. “Watch it, Carter. You’re talking to an engaged woman.”
“No s**t!” he exclaimed, clearly delighted. “Why didn’t I get that memo, huh?”
“Dunno. I thought it was international news.”
“Speaking of news,” the man said looking at Jo with a wide and winsome smile. “Who’s your friend, Zee?”
“Jolene, goes by Jo. She’s the new accountant for The Road
