Counterfeit Cowboy by MacMillan Gail

Author:MacMillan, Gail [MacMillan, Gail]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Animals, Contemporary, Western
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Published: 2013-07-22T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“You’re doing really well.” Honesty brought the words to Shelby’s lips as she watched Jordan halt the mare in the middle of the outdoor riding ring.

“I’d feel complimented if you didn’t sound so surprised.” Grinning, Jordan dismounted and led Candy over to the fence. “Does that mean I’m doing better than you expected a counterfeit cowboy to do?”

“Yes, well, I guess it does.” She squinted up at him in the declining afternoon sun. “But don’t get your ego on a high. Loping around a corral on a mare as well trained as Candy is a long way from handling any horse that comes along.”

“I realize that, but don’t forget I rode your stallion and lived to tell about it.” The twinkle in those amazing blue eyes melted her.

“Acknowledged. And appreciated. Now how about cooling down your mount and putting her away before you start the evening cleaning and feeding?”

“You don’t leave a man much time to enjoy a well-deserved compliment, do you?” He opened the gate and led Candy out of the corral. “But before I do, I have something to ask.”

“I’m here to answer any and all questions…of an equestrian nature. Ask away.” She leaned back against the fence and crossed her arms.

“This has nothing to do with riding or even the farm.” He paused three feet in front of her and faced her squarely, Candy fondling his shoulder. “Travis told me today is your birthday. I’d like to invite you on a picnic this evening. He says you’re partial to them…on the beach.”

“I don’t think…” Taken completely off guard, she found herself fumbling. “That is, it’s not necessary.”

“Oh, but I think it is. You’ve had a strenuous week but you’ve never stopped being anything but hard-working and professional. You deserve a break. And so do I, as a matter of fact. Come on, Doctor. I’ve already gotten Travis’s okay—which, believe me, is saying a lot after the talk he gave me that first day, regarding my being a gentleman around his sister.”

“Travis did what? Jordan, I’m sorry. He had no business to talk to you like that.” She felt a flush of embarrassment spreading up her cheeks. “Anyhow, as I’ve told you, I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”

“Of course you are. And I thoroughly respect the fact. So how about it? Picnic tonight? I’ll pick you up at six thirty.”

Shelby hesitated. She hadn’t really celebrated her birthday in years. Now, here, in the person of a country music superstar, was a drop-dead gorgeous man offering the kind of evening she’d have chosen if she’d made the decision about how and where.

“Okay.” She jerked her head in assent and pursed her lips into a determined little smile. “See you at six thirty.”

****

What to wear. Shelby scanned her closet and came up empty of ideas. What did a woman wear on a beach date with superstar Jordan Brooks? Dress pants? Definitely not. They were only going to the beach. Shorts? Too provocative. She began throwing clothes out onto the bed.

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