Cowboy Flirtation by Em Petrova

Author:Em Petrova [Petrova, Em]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-16T16:00:00+00:00

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For days, Susannah had been thinking about what Ford had said about giving her a hand with the horses while she worked with the kids. Okay, he hadn’t said it like that—he’d inferred that she wasn’t able to deal with it all and had gotten damn high-handed while he was at it.

But she’d gone over it in her mind a thousand times, and she knew she was right. Since her first client was slated to meet the horse, maybe learn about the animal’s behavior and get used to its movements, noises and even smells, Susannah was certain she could handle it without his assistance.

At least she’d gone to bed feeling that way.

Didn’t it just figure she’d wake up late on the first morning of her program? She leaped out of bed and scrambled for her clothes.

Shaking inside with excitement, she hurried through her routine—brushing her teeth and tying her hair back into a ponytail before placing her cowgirl hat over it.

The day was everything she could ask for with brilliant sun and a light breeze to keep the Texas heat at bay. She took a moment to look heavenward in thanks. For weeks, she’d been certain all the bad luck would rain down on her today, literally, and she’d have to cancel her first client.

When she got to the barn, she drew up short.

“Ford.” Her voice was throaty, but maybe it was from sleep. Yeah, it must be.

“Your brother let me in.”

“Oh.” She looked at him, aware of being alone and standing only a few feet away from a man who looked like sin poured into faded denim.

His gaze traveled over her, and ever since their night under the stars, she’d wondered why a man who looked at her like she was his favorite dessert would hold back.

It was clear Ford Dalton had some hang-ups. Whether dealing with a bad breakup or just an awkward tendency around ladies, she didn’t know. Whatever was reining him in had nothing to do with her.

“I told you I don’t need you to be here for the clients.” Her words sounded harsh even to her own ears, and she felt a pang when he winced.

Then tires crunched on gravel, and she spun to the barn door. Then back to Ford. “They’re here!”

His expression grew more intense, and he strode forward to grasp her hands. Looking into her eyes, he said, “You’re gonna shine, Susannah. This is your moment.”

Her throat closed off with emotion, and she squeezed his rough fingers, feeling so grateful for his support and words.

He hung back while she greeted the client. The young boy was eager to get started and asked her twice about the horse he was going to ride before they even made it to the barn.

Laughing, she led the way. “Andrew, this is our barn and this man’s name is Ford. He’s going to help us today.” She gave him a cool glance.

Andrew was shy as she’d guessed he would be. But he nodded as Ford took hold of the lead rope and drew a sweet-tempered mare from her stall.

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