Love & Hope: Mother's Day (Holidays In Hallbrook Book 5) 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: 2020-02-28T05:00:00+00:00

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Grace tried on several outfits for her so-called business dinner, settling on jeans and a coral blouse, adding coral earrings and a white beaded necklace to spruce it up. Simple yet dressy.

It had surprised Grace when Ryan admitted he was attracted to her, but his off-limits declaration—that was totally expected. She agreed it was better, all things considered. Unfortunately, her heart wasn’t totally on board with their mutual decision.

Grace finished applying the last touches of makeup just as the doorbell rang, announcing Ryan’s arrival. Lucky barked and ran out of the room, determined to check out who was visiting.

“I’ll get it,” Faith hollered. Her sister had been amazing this past week, helping whenever and however she could. It was as though she’d grown up overnight. Grace could only hope it lasted when the job was over. Her sister had taken to Holly, and clearly, Holly felt the same adoration. The baby followed Faith around everywhere, to the point Grace was almost jealous and wished she didn’t have to go to the office every day.

Grace could hear Ryan and Faith talking in the front room, Ryan’s deep voice carrying down the hall. A shiver of excitement washed over her. He’d been clear it was just business tonight, but part of her wanted to imagine what it would be like to be his date. A real date.

“The man cares about you.” Her mother’s words came back to her, but in this instance, her mother was wrong. Okay, so maybe only partly wrong. But attraction was not caring. Ryan didn’t do relationships, something he’d made clear. Repeatedly.

Grace spritzed on her favorite perfume and headed for the living room, drawing up short as she entered, surprised to see Ryan holding the baby, talking and laughing with her. Dressed in khaki slacks, a dress shirt, and a blue sport coat, he looked totally GQ, his wavy curls adding a touch of boyishness to his appearance. The man was a natural charmer, and Holly and Faith were clearly charmed, judging by the rapt attention he was receiving.

She’d forgotten to remind Faith not to say anything about Karen and hoped the subject hadn’t come up. Grace planned on telling Ryan the truth tonight. She was tired of covering her bases, and clearly, he wasn’t going to fire her over the situation. Especially now that Faith was taking care of Holly every day. At least, she would be for another week.

The idea of Holly leaving soon was enough to kick Grace’s good attitude in the backside, serving as a dose of reality. But at least she’d have Holly for Mother’s Day. Karen wasn’t due to arrive until the Tuesday after. It wouldn’t seem like much to most people, but to Grace, having the baby here for Mother’s Day was like winning the lottery. Or better.

“Hey, there. Looks like someone’s having fun,” Grace said, smiling at the relaxed scene in front of her.

“She’s hard to resist.” Ryan looked in her direction, appreciation in his expression.

Wishful thinking on

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