Wild Rose by Ruth Axtell Morren

Author:Ruth Axtell Morren
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2004-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

When Caleb entered his house, he paused for a moment in the hallway, contrasting the large, dark, empty house with the warm, cozy room where he’d spent the last few hours. He thought about how easy it would be to draw Geneva out, build up her confidence, and watch her blossom. She’d turn to him as the first man to treat her like a lady. She’d assuage his loneliness. He could make her feel cherished as never before.

Ever since formalizing his engagement with Arabella, he’d been saving himself for her.

He gave a mirthless laugh. A lot of good that had done him. She had turned right around and gotten herself engaged to Ellery the moment Caleb had left Boston.

So, what was stopping him now from seeking Geneva’s companionship? A picture of Lucius Tucker, his dirty hands groping Geneva, her legs thrashing beneath him, rose in his mind.

How different was Caleb from all the men who’d harassed Geneva since she’d been left alone in the world? From all the men she’d hidden from behind those baggy overalls and shirts he sought to free her from?

More to the point, how different was Caleb from Arabella, if he could get over the years of fidelity and devotion so quickly and turn to the first woman who’d befriended him?

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