Love & Family: Thanksgiving (Holidays In Hallbrook Book 2) by Elsie Davis

Author:Elsie Davis [Davis, Elsie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Holidays In Hallbrook Series, 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
Publisher: Sweet Promise Press
Published: 2019-09-25T04:00:00+00:00

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The crunch of tires on the gravel alerted Gemma they had a visitor. She walked to the kitchen window, her heart picking up the pace when she spotted Jake emerging from the truck. He must’ve swung by his house first because the doctor image was long gone. Jake was in comfortable-cowboy mode, with his blue jeans and a blue and tan checked flannel shirt that emphasized his broad shoulders and lean waist. His rugged work boots completed the -ready-for-action image.

Lucky for her the mission he was on this time only involved a camera and a photoshoot and not a live rescue. Jake grabbed the harness from the back of the truck before climbing the front stairs.

She met him at the door. “You made it. I was beginning to worry. The GiddyUp Kids will be arriving in about thirty minutes, and after that, the lighting will be terrible for a photoshoot.”

Jake still sported a five-o’clock shadow, which meant the freshly applied musk cologne she detected had been splashed on for her benefit because she was certain it wasn’t for the kids or the horses. She smiled, liking the idea he’d gone to the trouble for her, especially after their earlier conversation.

“I stopped by the house first to change. Not sure my office attire was the look you were after for a realistic image of a rescuer in action. And of course, my dress shoes would be ruined with manure caked on the bottoms, not to mention, being stepped on fourteen times by kids.” He chuckled; his entire demeanor more relaxed.

She was enjoying this new phase in their friendship. It was comfortable and somehow right, even if it was a little odd. “Come on in. We can go through the house.”

As Jake stepped inside, Brody ran into the kitchen, tail wagging. The dog rubbed up against his leg, pressing his nose into Jakes’s hand, looking for attention.

“Thanks for staying out of trouble, buddy. I guess sliding down the side of a cliff once was enough for you. I know it was more than enough for your mama. You about gave her a heart attack.” He stroked behind Brody’s ears and gave him a pat on the head.

It made Gemma nervous to think of Brody back up on the rock, but she trusted Jake. She hooked the leash to the dog’s collar and led him outside.

Jake followed her down the path, stopping near the hot tub to slip on the rescue harness and tighten the belts.

Gemma led Brody to the massive rock that jutted out as the high point of the entire surrounding area. The view was incredible, and the lighting perfect. When Jake was done gearing up, he joined them on the rock. Gemma handed him Brody’s leash with only the slightest of hesitation.

“He’ll be fine, Gemma. Don’t worry.” It was as if he’d read her mind or sensed her tension, but either way, it was sweet of him to care.

“Okay. If you’ll squat down on one knee and put your hand on his back, coil the leash in your hand, so it doesn’t show in the picture.

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