Loved Callie and her take whatever comes her way even though she struggles with her self confidence. Callie Gray is unprepared for how upside things turn out for her when she arrives in Sweetgum, Texas or for her first meeting with Jack Tyler. Jack Tyler has come home to deal with the loss of his...
She didn’t know what to think of Daniel’s easy, laid-back behavior today. He’d helped her into the wagon and then began telling her about the ranch he loved so much. She learned that it was over one hundred acres of the best cattle land in the state of Texas, with three large ponds, and a spring-...
Nate’s kiss made her feel such warring sensations—both safe and wild, vulnerable and empowered, cherished and cherishing. Never, not even during her five-year marriage, had she felt this way. She could lose herself in this kiss, this embrace, forever. &nb...
She was determined to be businesslike today. She would focus on doing a good job and earning her pay—nothing more. She smelled the coffee as soon as she opened the door. “Good morning,” Mitch said, sitting at the table with a cup, giving her that sm...
There had been more than a warning in her voice, there’d been worry edged with outright desperation. And it was his fault. On top of everything else on her plate right now she had to worry about keeping him on the horse as if he were some toddler astride his first pony. “Sorry. I’m okay now.” He ...
Riley stayed close to the house, Cassie delivered her baked goods to her three customers and took orders for Monday, and Mrs. Flanagan had her outing with Guy. The only difference was, when Mrs. Flanagan and Guy had their outing, Cassie insisted Riley take River for a ride...
Didn’t he understand how serious this really was? Before she could gather her wits about her enough to respond, he spoke again. “Disappointments happen,” he said. “I’m sure, at one time or another, those you love have hurt or disappointed you, perhaps deeply. But something...
Callie sure didn’t fit into any kind of box he knew of. Hiding behind that bonnet and avoiding the limelight the way she did made her seem timid. And the woman was absolutely out of her element when it came to handling the farm chores. But then again, she didn’t seem to let much stand in her way ...
Eve shopped carefully. It was going to take a good portion of her funds to get what she needed, but it didn’t feel right using Mr. Dawson’s pantry items to prepare her treats. If her stay here lasted much longer she’d have to find some way to earn a bit of money. Of course, this could all be reso...
The children were instructed to go to their rooms for an hour either to nap or amuse themselves quietly. As she had the day before, Eileen took Molly and Flossie out to the swing to be rocked before her nap. But this time she made certain Fern knew where Molly would be. Ra...