What would the harm be in just one simple kiss?
She could be practical tomorrow, and in time, she’d marry someone suitable—a sensible man. Then she’d go on to have a sensible family with many sensible children. Or not ... Maybe she'd be like Aunt Dagmar, running the orchard as an unmarried businesswoman.
This kiss would be her one indulgence—something that would be hers and hers alone to remember when times got tough. She could close her eyes and remember her first kiss with the man her heart wanted.
If and only if, he wanted to kiss her again.
“I was just thinking.” She held out her hands, and just as she knew he would, he stood and as he did he pulled her to her feet with him. Once they faced one another, they stared into each other’s eyes.
Because she’d twice rejected him, she knew she had to make the first move.
She took a step to him and turned her face upward. He wasted no time in lowering his head until their lips met. The warm, gentle and love-filled kiss was everything she’d hoped it would be.
His lips were soft and loving—his arms, strong, manly, and reassuring.
In that moment, she felt loved like she’d never felt before.
“Oh, Florence.” He hugged her to himself. “There are so many things you don’t know about me.”
It was dangerous to get too close and she hoped with that kiss that he hadn’t taken it as something more than it was.
Summoning all her strength, she said, “I have to go.”
“Don’t!” He leaned down and kissed her forehead.
“There’s always tomorrow.”
“I’ll be waiting. Just like I’ve waited for the last few months.”
Her mouth dropped open in shock and then she had to know more. “Who’s that woman I saw at your house that time?” It was twice, but she didn’t want him to know she’d been counting.
“She’s someone involved with my work. You don’t need to worry about her, or anyone else. I’m a one-woman man.” He shook his head. “You’ll never need to be concerned about that.”
A giggle tumbled from her lips. Any other time, she would’ve probed more about his work. She had so many questions to ask, but it scared her that he was talking like they were on the border of starting some kind of relationship.
It was nice to be wanted.
“Would you ever consider joining the community?”
At that point, she was certain he’d run away. Instead, he said, “My life’s motto is, never say never.”
Was there a spark of a chance for them?
This was something she’d never seriously considered. All she could do was stare at him.
“Would you ever leave?” he asked.
“Never,” she answered without hesitation.
He chuckled. “Tomorrow then?” he asked.
Happiness bubbled within her to overflowing. “Yes, tomorrow.” And the day after, and the day after that, she wanted to say, because that’s what her heart wanted.
They stood there smiling at one another until she turned and walked away feeling as though she was gliding, flying.
Deep in her heart, she knew she was dancing with danger.
Yet, she’d never felt so alive.
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I hope you have enjoyed Book 3, A Simple Kiss.
The next book in the series is:
Book 4
Amish Joy
Shocking secrets are revealed when Florence finds out about the English neighbor from next door. Will she feel the same when she learns the truth?
Meanwhile, Florence's stepmother is growing closer to Amish widower, Levi Brunner, and Florence doesn't know how she feels about that. She's certainly not ready for a replacement father.
Her step-sister Joy is still consumed with her feelings for Isaac and is determined to find out exactly how he feels. Joys plans are delayed when Mercy returns with news.
Will Florence risk losing everything, her faith and the apple orchard, for a man who's kept the truth covered for so long? Could a surprise visitor change everything?
THE AMISH BONNET SISTERS SERIES:
Book 1 Amish Mercy
Book 2 Amish Honor
Other books by Samantha Price:
AMISH MAIDS TRILOGY
Book 1 His Amish Nanny
Book 2 The Amish Maid’s Sweetheart
Book 3 The Amish Deacon’s Daughter
ETTIE SMITH AMISH MYSTERIES
Book 1 Secrets Come Home
Book 2 Amish Murder
Book 3 Murder in the Amish Bakery
Book 4 Amish Murder Too Close
Book 5 Amish Quilt Shop Mystery
Book 6 Amish Baby Mystery
Book 7 Betrayed
Book 8: Amish False Witness
Book 9: Amish Barn Murders
Book 10 Amish Christmas Mystery
Book 11 Who Killed Uncle Alfie?
Book 12 Lost: Amish Mystery
Book 13 Amish Cover-Up
Book 14 Amish Crossword Murder
Book 15 Old Promises
Book 16 Amish Mystery at Rose Cottage
Book 17 Amish Mystery: Plain Secrets
Book 18 Amish Mystery: Fear Thy Neighbor
AMISH MISFTIS
Book 1 The Amish Girl Who Never Belonged
Book 2 The Amish Spinster
Book 3 The Amish Bishop’s Daughter
Book 4 The Amish Single Mother
Book 5 The Temporary Amish Nanny
Book 6 Jeremiah’s Daughter
Book 7 My Brother’s Keeper
AMISH LOVE BLOOMS
Book 1 Amish Rose
Book 2 Amish Tulip
Book 3 Amish Daisy
Book 4 Amish Lily
Book 5 Amish Violet
Book 6 Amish Willow
SEVEN AMISH BACHELORS
Book 1 The Amish Bachelor
Book 2 His Amish Romance
Book 3 Joshua’s Choice
Book 4 Forbidden Amish Romance
Book 5 The Quiet Amish Bachelor
Book 6 The Determined Amish Bachelor
Book 7 Amish Bachelor’s Secret
EXPECTANT AMISH WIDOWS
Book 1 Amish Widow's Hope
Book 2 The Pregnant Amish Widow
Book 3 Amish Widow's Faith
Book 4 Their Son's Amish Baby
Book 5 Amish Widow's Proposal
Book 6 The Pregnant Amish Nanny
Book 7 A Pregnant Widow's Amish Vacation
Book 8 The Amish Firefighter's Widow
Book 9 Amish Widow's Secret
Book 10 The Middle-Aged Amish Widow
Book 11 Amish Widow's Escape
Book 12 Amish Widow's Christmas
Book 13 Amish Widow’s New Hope
Book 14 Amish Widow’s Story
Book 15 Amish Widow’s Decision
Book 16 Amish Widow’s Trust
Book 17 The Amish Potato Farmer’s Widow
AMISH ROMANCE SECRETS
Book 1 A Simple Choice
Book 2 Annie’s Faith
Book 3 A Small Secret
Book 4 Ephraim’s Chance
Book 5 A Second Chance
Book 6 Choosing Amish
AMISH WEDDING SEASON
Book 1 Impossible Love
Book 2 Love at First
Book 3 Faith’s Love
Book 4 The Trials of Mrs. Fisher
Book 5 A Simple Change
AMISH BABY COLLECTION
Book 1 The Gambler’s Amish Baby
Book 2 The Promise
Book 3 Abandoned
Book 4 Amish Baby Surprise
Book 5 Amish Baby Gift
Book 6 Amish Christmas Baby Gone
AMISH TWIN HEARTS
Book 1 Amish Trading Places
Book 2 Amish Truth Be Told
Book 3 The Big Beautiful Amish Woman
Book 4 The Amish Widow and The Millionaire
For more books by Samantha Price, check her website:
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About Samantha Price
A prolific author of Amish fiction, Samantha Price wrote stories from a young age, but it wasn't until later in life that she took up writing full time. Formally an artist, she exchanged her paintbrush for the computer and, many best-selling book series later, has never looked back.
Samantha is happiest on her computer lost in the world of her characters.
To date, Samantha has received several All Stars Awards; Harlequin has published her Amish Love Blooms series, and Amazon Studios have produced several of her books in audio.
Samantha is best known for the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries series and the Expectant Amish Widows series.
To learn more about Samantha Price and her books visit:
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