Falling For You (Pine Ridge Romance Book 3) by Holly Stevenson

Author:Holly Stevenson [Stevenson, Holly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Pine Ridge Romance Series
Publisher: Olive Leaf Press
Published: 2019-11-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Olivia straightened the burgundy cardigan over her cotton denim dress as she stepped out of Drew’s car and admired the colorful aspens mixed in with the pines around Briarwood. Sunday brunch at Briarwood with Gran was something she looked forward to every week. She, Drew, and Piper met with Grandma Margaret every Sunday afternoon after church services to share a meal and talk. Trent had been joining them lately, but he’d left this morning for his race and Olivia was secretly glad. Last night she’d experienced more than a few doubts about their relationship, and she needed time away from him to sort through her feelings.

Texting Nolan hadn’t helped either. She was so excited after hearing back from Hope that she couldn’t resist telling him. But she should have resisted. Her friends were so happy for Savannah, and she needed to get on board by sharing in that happiness. Guilt pricked her that she couldn’t seem to muster enthusiasm that Savannah was finally opening her heart to love again. If only the guy she was falling for wasn’t Nolan. Why did it have to be him?

“Just look at these colors!” Piper exclaimed, turning in a circle to take in the panorama of autumn leaves. “We should be getting married in the fall to take advantage of this gorgeous backdrop.”

Drew smiled and stepped toward her, taking her in his arms with a look of complete adoration in his eyes. “That can be arranged,” he said, lifting her hand to kiss her knuckles.

“Don’t tempt me,” Piper teased, her face reflecting that same adoration.

Olivia rolled her eyes and put her hands on her hips. “You guys are slightly nauseating, you know that?”

They laughed but didn’t move apart, touching foreheads and getting lost in their own world. Olivia shook her head and continued on to the front entry, letting herself in through the large front door. “Gran?” she called. “We’re here.”

Agnes, Gran’s maid, came around the corner, wiping her hands on the white apron at her waist. “Olivia! It’s so good to see you.” She smiled and took both of Olivia’s hands in hers. She’d been Gran’s maid for as long as Olivia had been alive, and she was like family to her. “How are you, dear?”

“I’m fine,” Olivia said, returning the smile. “Where’s Gran?”

“She’s already in the dining room, and brunch will be served in five minutes.” Agnes looked past her shoulder. “Did you come alone?”

She smirked. “No. Drew and Piper are being lovey-dovey in the driveway so I left them behind. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll elope and spare us all from their obsession for each other.”

Agnes’s eyes bulged. “Don’t say that. Your grandmother would never forgive them if they ran off and got married. This wedding is all she talks about.”

Olivia tucked her hands behind her back. “I know. I was only teasing.” And truthfully, she was looking forward to the wedding just as much as Gran was. She gave Drew and Piper a hard time over how lovesick and smitten they were, but she was sincerely happy that her brother had found his soulmate.

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