Lorna dashed down the porch steps, wrapping her arms around her oldest child.“I told Da I’d be here.” He hugged her tighter, realizing how much he’d missed seeing his ma each day.Pulling back, she swiped away a tear and smiled. “It’s been so long, I thought you might forget.”“From now on, I’ll pl...
He pulled the door open to find his three MacLaren cousins—Colin, Quinn, and Brodie—staring at the ornate front portico before walking into the equally elaborate entrance hall.“Who did you say owns this?” Brodie asked as he hung his hat on the hallstand and shook Pierce’s hand.“Victoria MacLaren,...
The stationmaster expected the coach to arrive within the hour. Soon, he’d know if his search would take him home, with Abby, or on to St. Louis, alone.“Mind if I sit with you?”Noah glanced up to see the sheriff grab a chair. “Suit yourself.”The sheriff leaned back while rolling a cigarette, then...
He’d been staying at his place for over a week, finding he preferred the quiet solitude after a long day working cattle and being surrounded by the other men. Most days he’d stay at the ranch long enough to visit with Rachel and Dax before riding out, but Rachel’s surprise announcement had him ea...
Give me a few more minutes.” Sarah finished tying a yellow ribbon in her hair, adjusted her bonnet, and took the stairs to the front door at a quick pace. Checking the mirror one more time, she dashed outside, climbing into the buggy next to Geneen and her youngest sister, Isla. She couldn’t help...
Grant was still shaking his head at what he’d seen in the barn that morning. If it had been anyone other than Drew….well, it wouldn’t have been anyone else. Both he and Eleanor had suspected their daughter had strong feelings for MacLaren, but they hadn’t believed he returned Tess’s interest. Now...
“Coming!” She grabbed her wrap, slipping it on before yanking the door open to see Al, the bartender at the Wild Rose.“We need the doctor, Miss Rachel. There’s been a fight at the saloon. One of the men has been shot pretty bad. We’ve got him out front of the clinic.”“I’ll get the doctor.”Charles...