Finding Her Heart (McCormick's Creek Series Book 2) by Jen Peters

Author:Jen Peters [Peters, Jen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, McCormick's Creek Series, McCormick’s Creek Oregon
Publisher: Blue Lily Books
Published: 2018-12-22T05:00:00+00:00

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Ree cast her critical eye over the furnishings while she waited to greet Emily Markov. The wicker furniture was set just so on the porch, the rocking chairs were swaying in the breeze at the other end, and the inside was set as beautifully as it could be with some of the pieces still to come.

A sleek, white Mercedes pulled up, and an elegant blonde in cream-colored slacks stepped out.

Ree wished for Mitch’s reassuring presence, then reminded herself that she didn’t need him. She was just as good as Mrs. Markov, just as smooth, even if her own hair could never be made into a satiny french twist. She had training and skills and ideas, and she knew the mansion inside and out, whether Mitch was there or not. She stepped down the stairs and stretched out her hand. “Mrs. Markov? I’m Ree Swanson, manager of the McCormick Inn. I’m happy to have you here.”

Mrs. Markov shook her hand firmly and looked around, her penetrating glance seeming to take in every detail. “It’s lovely,” she said. “I understand it was half a ruin just a few months ago.”

Ree nodded. “Cosmetic details mostly—the structure was sound. And of course, we’ve renovated inside to create a delightful Bed and Breakfast. But you’re here about a wedding—your daughter, I think you said?"

Mrs. Markov glanced at her. “It’s not as hasty as it sounds. We had reserved The Gables, but you might have heard that there was a fire last week. It will be unusable for a number of months.”

Ree hadn’t known—another drawback of being isolated in a tiny town. On the other hand, it was her own fault if she didn’t tune in to the news, whether online or on TV. “I’m sorry. I wouldn’t like to have to find a new venue on such short notice.”

Mrs. Markov grimaced. “There are a dozen girls now having beach weddings next month, but Stacia wasn’t interested. I’d heard that you were opening soon.”

“Not until the 24th, actually, but let me show you the grounds and the mansion, and then we can sit down with the details.” Although if her own wedding location had been cancelled, Ree would have headed to the beach without a second thought.

They walked around the side where the weeds and old garden had been cleaned up, replaced with rose bushes and new shrubs. The forsythia wouldn’t bloom until next spring and the burning bushes wouldn’t have their brilliant color until probably October, but the rest looked nice anyway. There was a seating area and a garden swing. “This area might work for some of the after-wedding mingling, and you might like some pictures here afterwards.”

Mrs. Markov took it all in but didn’t say anything.

And then they came to the backyard. An expanse of sod showed the stripes of its newness, but there was a large enough area for a wedding gathering. A maple tree shaded an area where a wedding arch could go and the backdrop of pine trees and firs would also be beautiful.

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