For Love or Country: The MacGregor Legacy | Book 2 by Jennifer Hudson Taylor

Author:Jennifer Hudson Taylor [Taylor, Jennifer Hudson]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2014-06-17T00:00:00+00:00

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Tyra pulled a pan of hot potatoes out of the Dutch oven and set them on the stone hearth to cool. She rubbed her hands on her apron as the front door knocker vibrated through the house.

“I will get it!” Kirk called, his footsteps running to the foyer.

“The lad is full of energy,” Mama said, shaking her head as she sliced warm bread. “It does my heart good to know he can still be happy in the midst of a bloody war. ’Tis all he has ever known, when I think about it.”

A moment later, Kirk led Captain Morgan into the kitchen. A young man not much older than her brother Scott followed them, wearing a redcoat and carrying a black tricorn hat under his arm. His hair was as fiery red as Tyra’s, including his mustache. The rest of his face was clean-shaven and his hair was short compared to most men she knew.

Hugh’s gaze fell upon Tyra, and she forgot about their new visitor. Warmth flooded the pit of her stomach like the invasion of a hot July day on the beach. His somber expression eased into a grin, his gray eyes sparked like a smooth shell left by the sea tide. Hugh stood behind a wooden chair and removed his tricorn hat, gripping it in his large hands. He gave her mother a brief nod in greeting.

“I hope I am not interrupting,” Hugh said.

“Of course not,” Mama said, shaking her head and gesturing to the chair in front of him. “Please, have a seat and join us. We shall be eating the noonday meal soon.”

“Something does smell delicious.” He sniffed the air, closing his eyes as if savoring the aroma. “Unfortunately, I did not come to eat, but to introduce Private Garrett Stoneman.” Hugh gestured to their new visitor, who first nodded at her mother and then her. “He will be taking Private Truitt’s place here at The MacGregor Quest. While he is a loyal Tory, he does have family serving on the Patriot side as well. I feel confident he will uphold the regulations set by His Majesty’s Army without being overly cruel and unfair. He has a twin sister and will be considerate and respectful to both of you.”

“Absolutely, a lady is a lady whether she is a Patriot or a Tory.” Private Stoneman said, nodding in agreement. “My mother raised me to be respectful to women. Things are different here in America. I have been here since I was ten, and I understand it, unlike some of my comrades.”

“Then we are most grateful to have ye as a guest in our home.” Mama gave him a warm smile to welcome him. “We do not have much left after the British raided what we had, but ye’re welcome to whatever we prepare. My lad has taken to hunting and fishing with the neighbors. It gets us by, and since all our servants are gone, Tyra and I do all the cooking.”

“To tell the truth, I am looking forward to some good home-cooked meals.

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