A Cowboy's Heart by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Author:Vicki Lewis Thompson [Thompson, Vicki Lewis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Published: 2017-08-31T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Even though Nicole was a newcomer to Eagles Nest, working at Shear Delight meant she knew a large portion of the female population. Consequently, most of the twenty or so women gathered in Kendra McGavin’s living room were clients, friends, or both. The few she didn’t know well were at least familiar faces.

Kendra met her at the door with a smile and a hug. Bryce’s mother. That would take some getting used to after what had transpired last night. A group setting might be just the thing to move beyond a slightly awkward feeling. It wasn’t like Kendra knew anything. Not yet, anyway.

Everyone called out a greeting when she came in. A quick glance told her this bridal shower wouldn’t be like any she’d been to. Several women were sipping wine, including the bride-to-be, who sat in a wing-backed chair and wore a tiara.

The food didn’t look like the bridal shower food she was used to, either. Instead of sugary treats, the coffee table was loaded with cocktail party finger food – little sandwiches, a large cheese plate with different kinds of crackers, and platters of baked hors-d’oeuvres. On a far wall hung a life-sized poster of a naked man who lacked a penis. A stack of numbered paper ones sat on the coffee table beside the cheese plate.

But the one-story rambling log house was exactly what she’d expected of a ranch where five active boys had grown up. The furniture looked comfy and was scaled for guys who were six-foot-plus. The beamed ceiling and large rock fireplace were rustic and manly, but late-season wildflowers sitting in colorful vases around the room added Kendra’s feminine touch.

The living area flowed into the dining area where a massive wooden table was piled with shower gifts in bags and boxes. After checking with Jo, Nicole had bought Mandy a silky white robe and sparkly flip-flops for her wedding morning preparations.

“I can take that for you.” Kendra relieved her of the gift bag. “The bar’s set up in the kitchen, which is to your left. You can leave your purse in there, too. There’s red and white wine, iced tea in one jug and lemonade in the other.”

“Thank you.” She left her purse on a counter with the others and served herself lemonade.

When she returned to the living room, she found a place on the floor next to Faith, a delicately featured woman who could double as Rapunzel with her long, reddish-gold braid. From conversations in the salon with Kendra, Nicole had gleaned some background. Faith worked at the ranch, was a tomboy, and had stolen Cody McGavin’s heart.

Nicole stuck out her hand. “You must be Faith. I’m Nicole.”

“I knew that.” She had a firm grip and her smile revealed a small gap between her front teeth. “Your performance Monday night was amazing. I could have listened longer if Bryce hadn’t told us to let you go.”

“Good thing he did. I was ready to drop.”

“You didn’t show it. You were—” She paused to glance over at Deidre, who had put down her food and moved to the center of the room.

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