Ruth: A Needful Bride (Brides 0f Needful Texas Book 5) by Danni Roan

Author:Danni Roan [Roan, Danni]
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 Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Danni Roan
Published: 2020-01-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Ruth’s foot was still tapping after the service that morning. The little church had been filled with men, women, and children who seemed to want to sing praises to heaven at the top of their lungs.

The preacher’s somewhat lively piano playing seemed to encourage them, and only the line of rough looking cowboys holding their heads on the front pew and squinting at the sunlight pouring through the windows seemed not to enjoy the robust praise.

“What was all that about?” Ruth asked walking proudly on Darwin’s arm as they headed back toward the Hampton House.

Darwin chuckled ducking his head as he replied. “The preacher made a deal with the saloon owner that he’d play piano on Saturday night for him if he’d come to services on Sunday.”

Ruth turned trying to spot the man who owned the saloon but didn’t know what he looked like. “You’re kidding me?”

“I’m not. Those cowboys you saw in the front pew, they were probably at the saloon late last night drinking a bit more than was good for them. I’d say based on their behavior they had some mighty fine headaches today.”

Ruth gasped at his chuckle. “Have you ever had a headache like that?”

Darwin stopped and Ruth spun back to face him as his grip on her hand pulled her to a stop.

“I’m afraid so,” he admitted his gray eyes troubled. “That’s all behind me now though.” Darwin’s eyes implored her to believe him, but Ruth couldn't speak. “I made a bit of a fool of myself the last time a bride arrived in Needful. The preacher gathered me up and took me home, making sure I slept it off and having a good talk with me about the way my life was going. I saw sense.”

Ruth studied her husband’s face as friends and neighbors streamed by them smiling and waving as they passed. “You don’t drink anymore?”

“No, no I don’t and I don’t intend to start again. I’ve seen the error of my ways and let God into my heart. I believe that Jesus has paid for my sins, and I’m starting on the right path.

A bright smile spread across Ruth’s face, and she swung back to Darwin, wrapping her arm around his waist as they started toward the Hampton House and lunch. She was glad he had told her about how he had been changed by God’s grace. Her parents had never seemed to really believe that God’s love could change a person’s heart. It was the one thing that had kept her hope alive as she planned her escape. God could use even a worthless, wealthy woman like her.

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