Cheers — Vallory Vance

As a successful Sales and Catering Manager for the posh Hayden Court Hotel located in New Orleans' famed French Quarter, Darcey St. Claire is absolutely thrilled to be working on New Year's Eve. The commission and bonus she'll receive from the two day Guidry Construction event will not only fund her spring trip to New York City, but buy a cute pair of shoes for the plane ride!
Her enthusiasm quickly turns to barely disguised irritation when Vincent Guidry arrives hours early for his scheduled check-in, demanding access to his suite. After he slashes the budget for the event, not even the crystal blue eyes of the former quarterback can quell the anger surging in her chest.
That is until he walks into the Chat Noir where she is trying to regroup after her irksome day.
In the private enclave known as the Cristal Room, Vincent willingly lights up Darcey's New Year's Eve and may have lost his heart in the process to the young woman who isn't looking for anything serious.
Please be aware, this is a short story and contains language some readers may find offensive.