Ready for the Rancher by Zuri Day

Author:Zuri Day
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-07-11T16:36:52+00:00

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Thanksgiving arrived, giving Ryan a much-needed break from work. Word of mouth helped the clientele grow quickly for her, Brooklyn and the acupuncturist Suyin. The personal front wasn’t running as smoothly. Feeling her life was already filled with too many secrets, she finally told Ida that she’d reconnected with Phyllis and that she hoped to find her birth father, too.

Ida called it a betrayal. Her usually supportive father had sided with Ida and told Ryan she shouldn’t have “done this behind your mother’s back.” Though their reaction was painful, Ryan was glad to have her search out in the open. Now all she could do was wait for the DNA results that would hopefully lead to information on her father’s family.

The only bright spot was Adam. Their called-off liaison was on again. They’d only seen each other a couple more times, but oh those memorable nights. She was falling in love with him. A problem, but right now his touch wasn’t a luxury. It was a necessity that helped keep her sane. When he suggested she spend Thanksgiving at the estate, and to invite her family, Ryan initially said no. But asking her mother what she thought about the prospect of spending the holiday in Vegas with the owners of CANN melted the chill and got them talking again. Ryan was optimistic that this visit would go well. Ugly attitudes had no place in a setting as beautiful as that of the Breedlove estate.

On Thursday, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. A bit chilly, but as Ryan reached the tents that had been erected for today’s dinner, she saw the strategically placed heaters that would keep everyone toasty and warm. She knew her family was already there and she spotted them right away. She waved and headed over. Everyone was all smiles. Her father’s deteriorating health was a continuing concern but today he managed to look dapper in dress slacks and a sweater over a shirt and tie. For the first time since Ryan could remember lately, her mom had curls! Dennis’s look was more casual but Ryan saw that he’d still not regrown his beard. She didn’t know the woman sitting beside him.

“Hey, everybody!” Starting with her father, she greeted everyone.

Soon, Victoria joined them. “Hello, Ryan!” They shared a warm embrace.

“You’ve met my mom and dad?”

“I have and it’s such a pleasure. Adam believes that Dennis is a solid addition to the team. You remember Lauren, of course.”

“Of course! Hi, Lauren.”

“Hey, Ryan.” The women shared a brief hug. “It’s good seeing you again. I heard about your new business for holistic health. Congratulations.”

“Thanks, Lauren.”

“I’d love to know more about it. In fact, I have a quick question. Never mind. It’s a holiday and listen to me putting you right to work.”

Ryan laughed. “I don’t mind.”

Lauren and Ryan stepped away from the others. The conversation began with Lauren’s interest in acupuncture, then turned to Ryan and Adam.

“You guys look like you belong together. You make a nice couple.

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