The Cowboy's Stolen Heart by Jean Oram

Author:Jean Oram [Oram, Jean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781989359259
Publisher: Oram Productions

Laura continued to cuddle the puppy in her arms while the football field’s parking lot emptied out, people either walking the few blocks home or climbing into their pickups.

The idea of entertaining in the Wylders’ big house with that wonderful stone patio had her excited. And she was going to Levi’s birthday party. The man deserved a bit of pampering given all the weight he seemed to carry for his family. Honestly, she wasn’t sure which she was more excited about—getting a chance to put on the shindig or to spoil him a little.

“Levi, do you have time to help me secure my bookshelf to the wall tonight?” Mrs. Wylder asked, jangling her keychain and taking a few steps away from the group as though preparing to leave. “I’m going to be babysitting Kurt next week and I’m worried he’ll try to climb it.”

Levi glanced from Laura to his brother before reluctantly nodding. “I ordered a new air filter for your car, too, Mom. I figured it was due, and Clint’ll charge you through the nose to change it out.”

“You’re a good man,” she said, giving him an affectionate smile. Then she tugged at the longish hair around his ears, eyebrows raised.

“I know,” he muttered. “Haircut. It’s on the list.”

“And you know if you’re too busy with the ranch, Clint said he’d pop by the house and swap that filter out for me.”

“He did?” Levi’s eyes narrowed, and Laura adored how his protective side included his mother. It made Laura want to dream up something so he’d come by and help her out, too. Maybe kiss her.

That crush was never going to go away, was it?

“He does that for everyone in town,” Maria said, in a tone that was both amused and soothing.

“I don’t think he does.” Levi frowned at Brant. “Does he do that for you?”

His brother shrugged. “I take care of my own stuff.”

Levi didn’t seem entirely convinced as he began to walk away with his mother. He paused, looking at the puppy dozing in Laura’s arms, then at her. “If you need anything, shoot me a text.”

“What would I need?” Laura grinned at him. “An oil change?”

Ryan and Brant laughed, while Levi scowled halfheartedly before a smile managed to break loose. She loved the way his eyes sparkled when he smiled. He was a handsome man. A good one, too.

“I gotta run. Nice meeting you,” Ryan said, heading toward Myles, who had reappeared across the parking lot with Jackie.

As he went, Henry, the cranky old man from the diner, called out to him, “What was your quarterback’s problem tonight? We want to go to state!”

“He’s a kid. He’s allowed bad days. Give him a break,” Ryan called back.

“And that’s why you’ll never make it to the championship game!”

“He’s a fun man,” Brant mumbled under his breath, and Laura gave a half laugh of agreement. “You’ve had the pleasure of meeting Sweetheart Creek’s welcoming committee, I presume?”

He turned his back to Henry, and Laura shifted as well. Brant was a little shorter than her, she noted, which wasn’t atypical, seeing as she was over six feet.

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