Return to Promise Cove by Casey Dawes

Author:Casey Dawes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: second chance romance after 40, second chance romance over 40, second chance romance small town, clean romance books for kindle older woman romance, clean romance kindle books second chance romance, contemporary romance second chance romance clean, second chance romance over 40 small town clean
Publisher: Mountain Vines Publishing
Published: 2021-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

THE AUCTION WENT OFF at five-thirty without a hitch. Every item brought in more than anticipated, but the nurse’s cap topped any past bid, according to Maggie. People had come from as far away as Spokane and Billings to make their bids. Some people had even tried to bid via email or phone, but Maggie drew the line at that. People had to show up—and spend money at the fair—to be able to bid.

Kelly’s old friend had turned into a savvy businesswoman.

All the booths put out their best food for dinner. The barbeque pit switched to ribs, and hamburgers, corndogs, and plain old hotdogs were plentiful. The church ladies had a huge batch of chili going, and that is where Maggie, Alex, and Kelly headed after their duties at the auction booth were complete and the money was stowed in the safe in the general store.

News of the income from the auction had made the rounds, and the women were given high fives wherever they went.

“Music’s starting up,” Maggie said, her hips already twitching to the heavy beat of the drum. “Got your dancing shoes on?”

Kelly had brought a pair of flats with her, but she noticed her friends both wore cowboy boots that worked with their outfits: Maggie in a long, flared skirt and Alex in tight jeans. Kelly had decided on jeans as well, but they weren’t quite as form-fitting as her friend’s. Childbirth had left her with a slight tummy that no amount of exercise could change. After numerous attempts, she’d finally decided it was a badge of honor and stopped worrying about it.

Maggie was immediately snatched up by a partner, and Alex soon followed. Kelly watched them spin to the music, trying not to feel left out. On the far side of the dance floor, Sheriff Tom Gerard watched as well, but his gaze was focused on only one woman: Maggie.

When was her friend going to see what was right in front of her?

What about you? a voice eerily like her grandmother’s whispered in her mind.

“Dance?” Ryan asked, appearing beside her, his hand held out.

“Sure.” He took her hand, and suddenly they were in the middle of a whirling sea of bodies. The floor shook with the beat of a few dozen feet, most shod in boots. Laughter and talk swirled around them, but all she could focus on was Ryan, mostly to keep from stepping on his toes.

After a few dances, someone else claimed her, and then a third person. It went on that way until the music slowed a half hour later. She found herself paired with one of the artists she’d met while soliciting donations. A nice man, just very ... young.

“I think this is my dance,” Ryan said, once again holding out his hand. “You promised, remember?”

Even though she’d made no such promise, Kelly shifted to his arms and let him wrap them around her. She put her head on his shoulder, the movement as natural as making a cup of coffee in the morning.

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