Dixie Moon (Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance Book 4) by Shirleen Davies

Author:Shirleen Davies [Davies, Shirleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Avalanche Ranch Press LLC
Published: 2015-09-23T12:00:00+00:00

“All I need is your signature here, Gabe, then we’ll be finished.” Harold Clausen handed Gabe a copy, showing him as a fifty percent owner. The new attorney, Del Utley, finished them within hours of being asked. So far, Clausen thought Utley a welcome addition to Splendor. “I’d be happy to file these for you with Otis at the land office.”

“Thank you, Harold. I’d appreciate it.”

“The bank owns quite a bit more land around town if either or both of you have further interest.”

“Who owns the property north of the boardinghouse?” Gabe asked.

Clausen chuckled as he glanced at Nick. “Up until three weeks ago, the bank owned it. Nick is the new owner.”

Gabe turned toward Nick. “That so? And what are your plans for it?”

“The town has one boardinghouse, which has been full for months. Noah and Abby are building small, family homes, but there’s going to be a continuing need for rooms to accommodate workers, not just those who can afford to stay in our new hotel.”

“You’re thinking of building another boardinghouse?” Gabe wondered how a competing place would affect Suzanne.

“Not necessarily. I’d prefer to work with Suzanne to expand what she has and enlarge the restaurant.”

“What has she said?”

Nick cleared his throat, sitting back in the chair. “Let’s just say she’s considering it. It took quite a bit of persuading to get her to hire a new cook. This might take quite a bit more coaxing.”

Their attention darted to the office door as it swung open and Cash entered.

“Excuse me, gentlemen. Gabe, the visitors we’re expecting may be riding into town. Bull spotted a group of five riders coming in from the north.”

Gabe stood, adjusting his gun belt, then turned toward Clausen. “I want you to close now and stay closed until I say otherwise.”

“I don’t want to start a panic, Gabe. We can’t stay closed more than a couple hours.” Clausen grabbed his own gun belt from a hook on the wall, slipping it around his waist.

“It shouldn’t take long to figure out why these men are here. And I want you to send Sally and Abby home.”

“I’ll make certain Abby leaves. It’s doubtful Sally will, though. We’ve had warnings before and she’s refused to go, but I’ll do my best.”

“Nick, can you keep Lena at Suzanne’s?” Gabe asked.

“I’ll try.”

Gabe, Cash, and Nick stepped outside, hearing Clausen lock the door behind them. A group of horses were tied to the post outside the Rose.

“Where’s Beau?” Gabe asked Cash as they took long strides toward the saloon, wanting to get a good look at the newcomers while Nick strode toward the boardinghouse.

“With Gil Murton inside the Dixie. Bull and Travis are at the Rose.”

When they heard shouting coming from the Rose, they picked up the pace, coming to an abrupt stop and peering over the swinging doors.

Al stood behind the bar, a shotgun in hand while pointing at one of the new men who held a bottle of whiskey. “I told you already. Leave the money and you can take the bottle.

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