Rubies And Boots (Country Brides & Cowboy Boots) by Danni Lee Nicholls

Author:Danni Lee Nicholls [Nicholls, Danni Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Country Brides & Cowboy Boots
Publisher: Gelato Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-08-15T04:00:00+00:00

Fifteen

Driving through the quiet neighborhood, Jonah took in the serenity of the sweet old homes nestled along the banks of Sunrise Lake. Quaking aspens and huge pines stood alongside the road like sentinels, and small cottages and cabins were tucked in among the trees.

As he rounded the bend, he saw a house that didn’t look like the rest of them. It was a contemporary lodge with massive floor-to-ceiling windows and a mid-century modern pitched roof. Its enormous bulk took up the whole lot, leaving little room for a yard and no trees. The thing must’ve cost a fortune, and it looked out of place amid the smaller homes that graced the lakeshore with expansive yards leading toward the water.

Two doors down, Jonah found Ruby’s mailbox and pulled into the drive. Her home was a sturdy-looking cottage with wood-paned windows and a river-rock chimney. He could see the huge wraparound deck that led to the grassy backyard and gorgeous shore. The front of the home was graced with pine trees that gave it a peaceful and inviting appearance. Everything about it looked like Ruby.

Jonah turned off the engine, and his nerves began to tingle. He hadn’t felt any apprehension earlier. Now, sitting in Ruby’s driveway, steps from seeing her and meeting her parents, his mouth went dry.

Unfolding himself from the truck, he hurried up the walk and knocked on the door.

Ruby greeted him with her radiant smile, and Jonah’s nerves dissipated into the warm afternoon. “Come in,” she said.

He walked into the kitchen, which was newly remodeled with dark gray cabinets, white granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink. The refurbished wooden floors looked original to the home. His gaze was drawn to the living room and the windows that lined the walls, showing the deck and taking full advantage of the view of the lake.

This home wasn’t anything like his parents’ house, with its opulent and massive square footage and perfectly manicured gardens. Everything about Ruby’s home looked comfortable and inviting. A woodstove stood in the corner, and a couple of blankets were thrown onto the couch. Books lined the built-in shelves, and light spilled through the kitchen windows.

“This is so beautiful,” he exclaimed.

“I’m sure it’s nothing like yours,” Ruby replied. “But it’s home.”

“You’re right. This is charming and inviting, and it’s nothing like my parents’ place.” He leaned over and whispered, “It looks like the kind of home where someone could tell their secrets and have them be safe.”

Ruby turned toward Jonah, her eyes studying his. “You’re right about that. Do you have any secrets?”

A slow smile came to Jonah. He longed to share his burden around his last conversation with his mother. He had told Curtis the bare minimum. Now, standing in Ruby’s kitchen, he wished to throw his trouble to the lake and settle into the welcoming couch or on the back deck to share his story. “Actually—”

A noise from the hall caught his attention, and he was greeted by Emmie, who was followed by her mother.

Ruby walked to her mother and linked elbows with her as she brought her to Jonah.

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