Christmas In Silver Bell Falls by Samantha Chase

Author:Samantha Chase [Chase, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Adult, Forever Love, Yuletide Greetings, Holiday, Christmas, Seasonal, Christmas Time, Winter, Snowy Weather, Festive Season, Silver Bell Falls, Gift, Quaint Town, Community, House, Sheriff, Christmas Song, Favorite Time, Celebrates, Year Round, Three Month Stay, Claim Gift, Christmas Grinch, Dislike, Bachelor, Single Woman, Law Enforcement, Lawman
Goodreads: 26860582
Publisher: Chasing Romance, Inc.
Published: 2015-11-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

“So there we were, marching down Main Street as part of the parade and the snow was falling down at such a rate that we couldn’t even see the people standing on the sidewalks!” John said, unable to control the laughter. “And I don’t know which was worse—the fact that we were still out there marching or that people were standing there watching!”

Josiah and Melanie laughed with him. They had just finished their Thanksgiving dinner and John was sharing some of his memories of his time in Silver Bell.

“We’ve had quite a few events like that,” Josiah said. “The people here are die-hard fans of a parade and festival and we’re so used to the snowy weather that it doesn’t really stop us.”

Relaxing back in his seat, John smiled. “We don’t get a whole heck of a lot of snow in Raleigh. Back in 2000 we got two feet of it but that’s the worst I can remember. Not that I miss it, but sometimes it was a lot of fun to just go outside and play in it.”

“Well then maybe you should come back next month,” Melanie said. “If you can get the time off.”

John shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe. I’d hate to make the trip and then not be able to get back home when I need to leave.”

Both Melanie and Josiah nodded. “Okay, you two boys sit and relax while I clean up,” Melanie said as she stood.

“Nonsense,” John said. “You cooked so we can certainly help you clean up.”

She held up a hand to stop him. “The kitchen is too small for the three of us. Besides, you were interested in seeing the inside of Josiah’s place. Why don’t you go and do that? I’ve got this covered.”

John looked over at Josiah. “Would you mind?”

Actually, Josiah was thrilled at the prospect. Ever since Melanie had mentioned how her father was coming to visit, he had been trying to come up with a way to get the man alone so he could talk to him about a couple of things. “Not at all,” he finally answered and then turned to Melanie. “Are you sure you don’t mind? There’s kind of a big mess in there.”

She waved him off. “And I have a system so I’d prefer to do it alone. Go. Dessert won’t be for quite a while so there’s no rush.”

Smiling, Josiah walked over and kissed her and felt her stiffen for a minute before she relaxed. He guessed it was because her father was standing five feet away but he didn’t care. They were adults and they were finally lovers. Besides, he didn’t think John Harper had a problem with them showing a little bit of affection.

“Come on, John,” Josiah said as he stepped away from Melanie. “But be warned, it really is tiny.”

“I’m so intrigued by the concept,” John said, pulling on his coat. “I keep seeing these things on all the DIY shows and even at the local home shows but I’ve never gone in one.

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