Cinders grabbed her reticule out of the wagon and led her to the front door. He opened it and ushered her in. “I, um, I didn’t expect to have a guest. It’s a busy time of year.”
She winced in pain when she tried to smile. “It’s fine. Nothing some soap, water, a duster and broom won’t fix. It’s lovely actually.”
“I built it myself.”
“You did a great job, Mitch.”
“Mitch?” His eyebrows rose.
“I’m trying out first names for you. I figure if I keep at it I’ll get it right.”
“You’ve had a bad few days yet you’re still able to find humor. I think we’ll get on just fine. Make yourself at home. The bedroom is through the door on the right. If you need, well if you need the necessary, the outhouse is out the back door. I’ll bring in some water for you in a bit and I’ll send Cookie in to help you put away the grub I bought at the mercantile.” He hesitated as though he was afraid to leave her alone.
“I’ll be fine. I’m sure you have a cow or two to milk or something.”
He laughed. “There you go with that sense of humor. Okay, I’ll be back in a bit.”
The door closed behind him and she made a mental note, he doesn’t milk cows.
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About the Author
Sexy Cowboys and the Women Who Love Them...
Finalist in the 2012 and 2015 RONE Awards.
Top Pick, Five Star Series from the Romance Review.
Kathleen Ball writes contemporary and historical western romance with great emotion and
memorable characters. Her books are award winners and have appeared on best sellers lists including: Amazon's Best Seller's List, All Romance Ebooks, Bookstrand, Desert Breeze Publishing and Secret Cravings Publishing Best Sellers list. She is the recipient of eight Editor's Choice Awards, and The Readers' Choice Award for Ryelee's Cowboy.
Winner of the Lear diamond award Best Historical Novel- Cinders' Bride
There's something about a cowboy
Other Books by Kathleen
Lasso Spring Series
Callie’s Heart
Lone Star Joy
Stetson’s Storm
Dawson Ranch Series
Texas Haven
Ryelee’s Cowboy
Cowboy Season Series
Summer’s Desire
Autumn’s Hope
Winter’s Embrace
Spring’s Delight
Mail Order Brides of Texas
Cinder’s Bride
Keegan’s Bride
Shane’s Bride
Tramp’s Bride
Poor Boy’s Christmas
Oregon Trail Dreamin’
We’ve Only Just Begun
A Lifetime to Share
A Love Worth Searching For
So Many Roads to Choose
The Settlers
Greg
Juan
Scarlett
Mail Order Brides of Spring Water
Tattered Hearts
Shattered Trust
Glory’s Groom
Battered Soul
The Greatest Gift
Love So Deep
Luke’s Fate
Whispered Love
Love Before Midnight
I’m Forever Yours
Finn’s Fortune
Glory’s Groom