Tempted by a Cowboy by Thompson Vicki Lewis

Author:Thompson, Vicki Lewis [Thompson, Vicki Lewis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9781101618974
Amazon: B0095ZMG8A
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 0213-06-18T06:00:00+00:00

Eight

Astrid had known from the minute she called Melanie to beg for some chauffeur service that she’d spill her guts about Fletch. Melanie Shaw was one of Astrid’s two best friends in the world, the other being Valerie Wolitzky. They’d joined the same sorority in college, and because they were all only children, they’d bonded like the true sisters they’d each always wished for.

Their personalities complimented one another and they became inseparable. Big-hearted Melanie, with wide gray eyes and hair she described as plain brown, was the nurturer in the group. Astrid was the driven one, out to prove that she was more than a rich socialite, while red-headed Val was the brain who’d gone on to law school.

After graduation they’d all remained in the Dallas area, which meant they could continue to see each other often. Melanie had grown up on a small ranch and continued to work for her dad, but she’d recently become engaged to billionaire Drew Eldridge. Melanie was the perfect person to give advice about how to navigate financial inequality in a relationship.

“Maybe your rancher guy would be fine knowing you’re rich,” Melanie said as they waited their turn at the DMV.

“Maybe. But I wish I’d told him in the beginning.” Astrid sighed. “I didn’t, though. In fact, I took pains to disguise it. I’m afraid that if I tell him now, I’ll seem dishonest.”

“You have to tell him, though.” Melanie’s gray eyes filled with compassion. “I know it won’t be easy, but if you really like him . . .”

“I really like him.”

Melanie smiled. “You should see how you light up when you say that. In all the years I’ve known you, I haven’t seen that expression when you talked about a guy. I’m excited for you.”

“My parents won’t be. So let’s say I manage to admit I’m wealthy without driving him away. You know what comes next. I have to introduce him to my mom and dad.”

“But he’s a hero, right? He saved you! They must want to meet him.”

“Oh, they do. They want to give him money. He’d be so insulted. Before I take him over there, I have to convince them not to do that, or it will be a complete disaster.”

“I agree.” Melanie nodded. “Ix-nay on the oney-may.”

“As I said, they’re excited to meet him, but as my rescuer. If I introduce him as my boyfriend, they’ll roll up the red carpet immediately.”

“Okay, I know something about this scenario. Drew’s parents weren’t thrilled with our engagement, either. But here’s the bonus. Drew stood strong in the face of their disapproval. If I hadn’t been in love with him before, I would have fallen like a ton of bricks when he proudly told his mother and father that he was the luckiest guy in the world to have me as a fiancée. And because he really feels that way, his folks are coming around.”

Astrid thought about that. “It’s a good point. I guess they mostly want me to be happy.”

“That’s right,

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