LaurenAt the request of Melissa and Eden, I reluctantly attend Temple Bar, the lone lesbian establishment in the desolate City of Detroit. It's not my style to be set up with anyone; after all, I'm single for a reason. My rough edges and demanding nature have scared away potential partners in the past, leaving me with nothing but meaningless flings. But I've made peace with it. I know I'm not exactly the ideal lover - a masculine lesbian, running my own auto repair shop inherited from my father. Cars are my passion, and I value honesty and quality service above all else. Unfortunately, I'm also uncouth, a bit messy, and overall too much to handle for most. And when I'm attracted to someone, I can be obsessive and overbearing.But then Samantha walks into my life and everything changes. She sees me as more than just a rough mechanic; she treats me like a person worthy of love and affection. For once, someone validates my feelings and takes an interest in my simple hobbies - fixing cars and making them into works of art. Normally, I deal with wrecked cars on a daily basis, but ever since meeting Samantha, she's been the one causing chaos in my heart. She's wrecking me.SamanthaReluctantly, I agreed to meet this woman named 'Lauren' in Temple Bar at Melissa's insistence. Dating was the last thing on my mind right now, especially since I was living out of my car. But Melissa was unaware of that fact. Meeting Lauren stirred something inside of me, like a moth drawn to a flame. The chemistry between us was intense and overwhelming, causing me to flee in fear. As fate would have it, my car broke down on Lauren's street while I searched for a place to park for the night. She came to my rescue and swept me off my feet. Despite her domineering nature and foul mouth, there was a captivating beauty within her that I couldn't ignore. Her passion for cars caught my attention and as I showed interest in her dreams, she revealed a vulnerable side of herself that she kept hidden from the world. It only made her more alluring to me. But as much as I wanted to be with this woman who shared my love for cars, I knew deep down that I couldn't give her the love she deserved. I was broken and no one deserves to be with someone like me. However, Lauren wasn't taking no for an answer. She declared that she was keeping me, forever. Working Women Small business owners doing crazy things for love! Over the top-absurdly ridiculous!About the Working Women Working Women Series features 20 short stories involving independent working women in various career fields finding love in the craziest ways! Women loving women! It's obsessive, love at first sight instalove. Always over the top, absurdly ridiculous, but always with a happy ending.Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous-but always with a happy ending.