Christmas In Icicle Creek: Home For The Holidays by Danni Lee Nicholls

Author:Danni Lee Nicholls [Nicholls, Danni Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Christmas Holidays & Celebration, Christmas Time, Holiday Whimsy, Festive Season, Winter Weather, Home For The Holidays, Icicle Creek
Publisher: Gelato Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-10-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Noelle hurried from the front desk of the Fox Hollow Inn and made her way to the office. Fresh anxiety quivered through her as she fussed with her hair in the mirror before deciding to pin it up in a twist. Several tendrils escaped her efforts, framing her face in auburn strands that still shined in the lamplight. She wore her favorite royal-blue sweater with a pair of khaki pants, but now she wondered if she should change.

Sian came into the office.

“I should’ve gone home before meeting Tristan,” Noelle said. “I need to freshen up.”

“Oh, my flower,” Sian laughed. “First of all, no one your age needs to freshen up, and you are beautiful, always.” She gave Noelle quick hug.

“Thanks.” Noelle returned Sian’s embrace.

“You sound nervous about meeting his mother.”

“I am! It didn’t occur to me until about five minutes ago.”

“She will love you,” Sian stated.

Noelle sucked in her breath while giving Sian a hopeful look.

The bell at the door gave off its sound, letting both women know someone had arrived.

Sian peeked around the corner. “It’s your prince.”

“I love your romance,” Noelle tossed over her shoulder as she walked into the front lobby.

The fire crackled in the fireplace, and Noelle watched Tristan with eager apprehension as he warmed himself by the flame. He turned and smiled. That was enough to calm Noelle’s jitters.

“It’s stopped snowing before anything stuck to the road, but it’s cold out there.” Tristan shivered. “Are you ready to go? We can go get Sampson and head out to my place. Mom’s got dinner cooking. I hope you like Mexican.”

“I love Mexican.”

“Great. With Fernando and Rosina living on the property, we eat a lot of Mexican.”

“Sounds good.” Noelle turned to Sian. “I’ll see you soon.” She scrunched her shoulders and gave her an excited grin.

“You kids have a wonderful time.” Sian waved them off.

After picking up Sampson, Noelle and Tristan drove the six miles to Burke’s Orchards. The pup was in a playful mood, and he kept trying to crawl from the back seat into Noelle’s lap.

“He probably thinks you’re in his seat,” Tristan said. “That’s where he sat when I brought him home.”

Finally, Noelle gave in and allowed Sampson to sit in her lap. The puppy let out a happy sigh as he settled for the remainder of the drive.

Daylight was beginning to fade as Tristan brought the truck to a stop in his drive. Low clouds billowed over the mountaintops and threw off light from the town. But as Noelle stepped out of the truck with Tristan’s help, she could make out the acres of orchards with their now bare branches reaching toward one another and the sky. Icicle Creek cut through the property. It ran inky black but made no sound.

The barn was freshly painted red and the house white with green trim. It looked like a typical farmhouse and charmed Noelle immediately.

“This is so beautiful,” she whispered.

Tristan stood by her side. “I’m glad you like it.”

“I love it,” she said breathlessly.

Sampson whined in the truck, and Noelle hurried to help him.

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