She tossed a grin over her shoulder. “Sorry.”
“You are not.” He stepped back when Othello paused and his tail stopped wagging. “All right.”
After the last person was served and before the early diners got up to leave, Jason Talbot stood up from the table off to the north corner that had become his. “Folks,” he called. When the din continued, he raised his voice and clapped his hands. “I have an announcement to make.” He paused and waited. Slowly the people quieted and focused on him, waiting.
“Much to my sorrow, I have to tell you that this has been the final performance of the Lockwood and Talbot Wild West Show. Pick up your pay envelopes. We are just not making enough money to cover expenses, and there is nothing else I can do but close it down.”
Cassie stared at him, her stomach in a knot. Surely he couldn’t be serious.
LAURAINE SNELLING is an award-winning author of over 60 books, fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults. Her books have sold over two million copies. Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at writers’ conferences across the country. She and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons and a bassett named Chewy. They make their home in California.
Books by
Lauraine Snelling
Golden Filly Collection One *
Golden Filly Collection Two *
High Hurdles Collection One *
High Hurdles Collection Two *
SECRET REFUGE
Daughter of Twin Oaks
DAKOTAH TREASURES
Ruby • Pearl
Opal • Amethyst
DAUGHTERS OF BLESSING
A Promise for Ellie • Sophie’s Dilemma
A Touch of Grace • Rebecca’s Reward
HOME TO BLESSING
A Measure of Mercy • No Distance Too Far
A Heart for Home
RED RIVER OF THE NORTH
An Untamed Land • A New Day Rising
A Land to Call Home • The Reaper’s Song
Tender Mercies • Blessing in Disguise
RETURN TO RED RIVER
A Dream to Follow • Believing the Dream
More Than a Dream
* 5 books in each volume
Table of Contents
COVER PAGE
TITLE PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
DEDICATION
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Epilogue