Montana Sky: Anson's Mail-Order Bride (Kindle Worlds) (The Jones's of Morgan's Crossing Book 1) by Kit Morgan

Author:Kit Morgan [Morgan, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Kindle Worlds Novellas, Novella Length Story, Short Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Montana Sky Series, Morgan's Crossing Montana Territory, Sweetwater Springs, The Jones's of Morgan's Crossing, Pettigrew Bridal Agency, Mail-Order Bride, Mistaken Telegraph Sent
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-02-08T05:00:00+00:00

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Anson chatted about this and that as they ate, but Zadie was more interested in meeting Bertha the cook. She dreaded the thought of disappointing her new husband. He was patient, kind and several times had smoothed over her insecurities. The least she could do was learn how to make him a decent meal.

After lunch she got her wish and met the woman who made some of the best stew she’d ever tasted. Bertha, a blue-eyed woman with a generous build, stared at the couple in surprise. “Cooking lessons?”

“Even a few pointers would help,” said Zadie. “I’m afraid I’m starting from scratch.”

Bertha looked up at the ceiling and sighed. “I have a few recipes that are easy to follow. I can write them down for you. You really wouldn’t need my help.”

“That would be most kind,” Zadie said. “I can only imagine how busy you are working here.”

“Yes, but not so busy that I can’t help a little.”

“We both appreciate it,” Anson said. “More than you know.”

Zadie had the urge to elbow him in the ribs. “Yes, my husband is especially anxious that I learn,” she added dryly.

Bertha caught their meaning and smiled. “You wouldn’t be the first man to eat at the hands of a novice cook. Or the last. Cooking is an art.”

“Thank you for clarifying that,” Zadie said and eyed her husband. “It will be like learning how to paint.” Anson raised an eyebrow, and Zadie knew he was holding his tongue. She liked when he had that look, and wondered if she could get him to do it again. “Surely you’d hang my first painting on the wall for everyone to see, wouldn’t you, dear?”

His other eyebrow went up before he pressed his lips together, closed his eyes and turned his face away. The man was about to bust a gut! If she kept up this banter, she might do the same thing. Instead she turned back to Bertha. “I’ll take whatever you can give me.”

“Are you going to be in town much longer?” Bertha asked.

“Long enough for you to write down those recipes for my wife,” Anson said, his face flushed. “In the meantime, I need to go see a man about a wagon. Do you mind if my wife stays here?”

“Not at all. She’s most welcome. I can write some things out before it gets too busy.”

“That would be wonderful,” Zadie said and turned to Anson. “I’ll see you later then?”

“Yes, this won’t take long.”

She watched him leave, then turned back to Bertha. “I have to tell you, I don’t have an oven, only a potbellied stove. I’d love to make biscuits or cookies but …”

“You can make biscuits on top of the stove. You just need a good cast-iron skillet. That’ll work for cornbread, too – and certain kinds of cakes.”

Zadie smiled in relief. At least she would have options! “I had no idea.”

Bertha gave her a quizzical look as if to say how can you not know that? but said nothing.

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