Romancing The Runaway Bride (Return To Cowboy Creek Book 3) by Karen Kirst

Author:Karen Kirst [Kirst, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, 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, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Return To Cowboy Creek, Undercover Pinkerton Agent, Lawman, Law Enforcement, Boardinghouse Baker
Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
Published: 2018-06-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“Making bread is fun!” Lily pounded the dough with her tiny fist. Flour dusted her nose and chin and much of the apron she’d borrowed from Evelyn. “I want to do this every day forever.”

Assembled in the Halloway kitchen, Deborah, Marigold and Evelyn laughed. Then, as she placed her stack of shallow bowls on the kitchen table, the elder Halloway shook her head. “You say that now, young lady. Wait until you have a hungry bear of a man to feed and a passel of youngsters whose bellies are always grumbling.”

Marigold gave a hearty nod, her pretty hair catching the sun’s rays brightening the farmhouse’s central room. “Isn’t that the truth? I’ve learned to adjust the amount of food I prepare. Violet and I didn’t require nearly as much.” She gave the fragrant stew another stir and, as was her habit, did a visual inventory of the room for Violet.

During those initial weeks in Cowboy Creek, Deborah had heard the sad tale of Marigold’s young niece. After having helped raise Violet nearly all her life, Marigold had believed she’d be Violet’s permanent guardian following her sister’s death. That changed when her brother-in-law returned out of the blue to claim the child.

Already Deborah would miss Liam and Lily if they were no longer in her care. She could only imagine the depth of grief and loss Marigold must’ve endured after years of being Violet’s substitute mother.

In a surprise turn of events, the child was returned to her when her dying father could no longer offer her care. Now, with the four adopted children, Marigold’s family was off to a booming start. There was no question in Deborah’s mind that she and Seth would eventually add to their brood.

Marigold’s body relaxed the moment she saw that Violet was content with her miniature tea set laid out on the rough-hewn table by the sofa. The girl ignored Harper and Little John’s rowdier play with toy ponies and hand-carved farm buildings.

“Speaking of families, Deborah, the man who claims your heart is going to reap sweet rewards.” Evelyn circled the table laying out silverware. Her eyes sparkled with mischief.

Deborah stood beside Lily to oversee her progress. Sensing that Adam’s mother wasn’t actually talking about her baking skills, she searched for an appropriate response. “I appreciate the sentiment.”

“Do you have any prospects on the horizon?” the Halloway matriarch asked.

Marigold wagged her spoon at her mother-in-law. “Evelyn.”

“Can’t I be curious?” She adopted an innocent air. “Were you aware that Preston and Hildie have been seen about town?”

“I wasn’t.” Hildie no longer spoke to her. “Hildie is eager to get hitched. For her sake, I hope she doesn’t rush into a commitment without thinking it through.”

Evelyn’s gaze turned speculative. “It does pay to be cautious, especially in matters of the heart.” Something outside the window snagged her attention. Her features softened with familial affection. Pressing her hand to her heart, she sighed. “It’s wonderful to have Adam with us again after years of separation. I’m grateful God saw fit to bring him home to us.

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