Little Miss Sunshine by LJ Summers

Official Description:

WINNER: FIRST PLACE JUDGES’ CHOICE Entry for the PICK A PIC Challenge! Officer Edward Cullen meets a charming young lady buying flowers. She is sweet and beautiful and altogether appealing. He never felt the sting.

Word Count: 2,471

I have to admit that I’ve never read anything by the super sweet LJ Summers before reading this, and I’ll be the first to admit that I have really been missing out! She’s very talented, and her writing pulls the reader into the story right away. The words she uses to describe what’s going on are perfect, like an artist painting a picture in our minds.

[dcs_p]I saw her at the grocery store’s floral department. Kind of a lame kiosk, there were bouquets of carnations and roses – standards, right? – and some mixed assortments and some sunflowers. She dipped her nose into the midst of different arrangements, smiling as she straightened. Every single time.[/dcs_p]

[dcs_p]That beatific expression captivated me. Her hair was a golden-brown shade like sunlight through maple syrup, her eyes a dark brown that made me think of hot, sweet things. She was all sweetness and sunshine and beauty as she chose a bouquet with sunflowers, carnations and daisies.[/dcs_p]

Officer Cullen observes “Sunflower Girl” as she walks through the store and finds out that she’s got a boyfriend. He chastises himself for even consider it. On his way home, he notices her stranded on the side of the road, having car trouble. Being the upstanding citizen he is, he stops to help her.

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And that’s all I can tell you about this story. lol Let me just say that it’s not what you’re expecting. At all. It’s downright shocking. LJ Summers does an amazing job with the buildup and the characterization of both Edward and Bella.

If you’re looking for a quickie that will leave you scratching your head and wanting more, check out Little Miss Sunshine. I think she’ll leave you smiling.

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