To Lift My Sole

By J.D. Walker

Jim Newsome is the CEO of a food services consulting firm, working primarily for the healthcare industry. He wears a shoe lift due to a childhood accident that shortened his leg. Whenever he acquires a new client -- typically a hospital -- Jim goes undercover to get a firsthand look at the problems before reporting his findings, and possible solutions.

His current assignment hasn’t been an easy one, and Jim’s relieved it will all be over at the end of the week. Then Jim meets Lance Lamas, an orthopedic specialist. Lance tries to strike up a conversation, but Jim isn’t playing nice.

But Lance’s relentless pursuit pays off, and the two men go out on a double date with friends.

The evening ends in the best way possible, and when Jim reveals who he really is, Lance knows he wants to keep him -- shoe lift, dirty mouth, and all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Dec 10, 2016
• ISBN: 9781634860710

J.D. Walker

J.D. Walker likes to keep her stories short and sweet. A multi-published author, she is also a musician, artist, and lover of all things knit and crochet. For more information, visit lifebyjo.com/jdwalker.

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To Lift My Sole

By J.D. Walker

Published by JMS Books LLC

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Copyright 2016 J.D. Walker

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To Lift My Sole

By J.D. Walker

Never settle for less.

—Jim Newsome

Anybody ever tell you how much you look like James McAvoy?

Not this again.

It was the perfect pickup line—if I were that shallow. In fact, the only thing the Scottish actor and I shared was his first name—and an uncanny likeness. However, I was Jim not James, and my last name was Newsome. My eyes were brown, and he probably wouldn’t be caught dead working as a cashier in a hospital cafeteria, unless it was to research a role. Unlike yours truly.

I ignored the question and rang up the food. Drink with that?

Not today. You didn’t answer me.

I looked up at the customer. He was handsome, with his black hair and gray eyes and one raised eyebrow, the genetic quirk I’d always wanted. I didn’t remember seeing him in line before. Or maybe I just hadn’t noticed. His looks didn’t sway me, however. Or his smooth voice. He was one of the white coats, after all. Therefore, an automatic asshole. At least, that had been my experience since I started here a few months ago.

I don’t have to. Your total is nine dollars even.

White coat gave me ten dollars cash and I handed over the change. Wow. You really are as—

Yes, I am. Glad to hear the rumor mill is alive and well. Next in line? I indicated that the person behind him move forward, forcing white coat to go about his business.

Once the rush was over, I bought myself two slices of pizza, a very spotty banana, and a ginger ale and made by way to one of the many small parks around the hospital. Since it was two o’clock in the afternoon, most of the hospital personnel were back at their jobs, so I could eat in peace. Or so I thought.

You wear a modified shoe. What company did you use for that? The workmanship is excellent.

I turned to see Mr. Impetuous from before take a seat beside me. I’m on lunch and I only have half an hour. Do you mind?

Not at all. I work in the Orthopedic Department and—

Good for you. I went back to my pizza.

"Some of my patients could benefit from the knowledge