A Tall Plump Bride For The Handsome Cowboy Giant by Terri Grace

Author:Terri Grace
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clean Christian Romance

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After his announcement, Paul hardly left Sarah’s side. He kept throwing glances at the women whose table he’d been sitting on, and they had the grace to blush when they realized he was berating them for their mean words about Sarah.

Marge and Calvin left after opening all the presents that had been brought for them, and Paul helped Sarah to put them in their father’s den, where they would be safe until the couple returned a week later.

Once she was sure everything was secure, Sarah led Paul into the garden once again, careful to keep away from the few remaining guests and the servants, who were packing everything away.

Paul, you are such a wonderful man and I thank you for your chivalry. You were my knight in shining armor! I know people will stop mocking me for a while, at least, but now the wedding is over you may stop the act.”

Paul frowned at her. Was he being rejected again? “What act? Did my announcement humiliate you? If so, I’m deeply sorry.”

Sarah shook her head. “It was the best thing anyone has ever done for me. Now people will realize that I can also attract a very handsome man.” The words just slipped out and she put a hand to her mouth. What was wrong with her?

“Believe me, I didn’t merely make the announcement to save your honor, but mine as well. True, I came to Washington, D.C. to attend my cousin’s wedding, but there was another reason as well.” He smiled and she was surprised to note the sadness in his eyes. “For about two years I’ve been searching for a bride but so far have been unsuccessful. I even tried the mail-order bride business and a couple of women showed interest. When I told them that I wasn’t a rich man, merely a carpenter in Sturgis, they changed their minds.” He touched her cheek gently. “I know what a broken heart from unrequited love is because I’ve nursed one on more than one occasion. If you are willing, lovely Sarah, to return to Sturgis and be the wife of a simple carpenter, I would be very honored to be your husband.”

“Oh!”

“As I said before, another reason for my coming here was to visit a number of the bridal agencies in Maryland, who are sending women to the west as brides. I intended to make my request to them to find me a good Christian bride.” He sighed. “Sarah, I understand that you were in love with Calvin.”

“How?” She felt her face turning red.

“Your eyes betrayed you. I’m surprised no-one else noticed, or maybe they were too dazzled by your sister’s beauty to really pay much attention to you. Even though you will probably never return my feelings, I promise to be a good husband to you and to love you with my whole heart. From the moment I saw you, I felt something so strong within me that I now understand to be love at first sight.

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