RNWMP: Bride for Theodore (Mail Order Mounties Book 0) by Kirsten Osbourne & Mail Order Mounties

Author:Kirsten Osbourne & Mail Order Mounties [Osbourne, Kirsten]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
Published: 2017-06-30T04:00:00+00:00

It wasn’t until church on Sunday that Jess realized just how isolated she would be if she stayed in Squirrel Ridge Station. There was one older woman in the congregation, and everyone else was male besides her and Miss Hazel. She’d really thought that Theodore must have been exaggerating about the lack of women in the area, but he wasn’t.

After the service, there was an entire line of men waiting to meet her, and Jess wanted to disappear into the floor. It wasn’t that she was shy, she just wasn’t interested in meeting a new man. Theodore was the only man she’d ever want.

Finally, he had introduced her to the last man. “There really are no women here,” she said to him.

He nodded. “Could you handle it?”

She shrugged. “I’m not sure. I think I could, but I’ve never been in that situation, so I can make no promises.” She knew if she had just one female friend to be close to it would be easier for her, but she would just pray for the other Mounties to find wives.

“You’re wise to hesitate. It’s hard for us, and we have each other.” He offered her his arm, and they walked together out of the church. “Everyone is planning to get their own lunch, so you’re off the hook for that, but we’d all appreciate it if you’d make supper again tonight.”

“I was planning to do that. Any idea what you want?”

“How about a thick, hearty beef stew? With big chunks of potatoes and carrots. And fresh bread.” Theodore broke off. “I’m practically drooling thinking about it. If I don’t stop, you’ll think I’m Nolan.”

Jess laughed. “I think I know the difference between you and Nolan now.”

“I hope so!” He smiled at her, wondering how it was going to feel to be alone again. When she got back on that train for Ottawa, she’d be taking his heart with her, but he didn’t know how she’d do in their little hamlet with no other women. It wouldn’t be right for him to ask her to stay.

“Am I fixing you lunch today?” she asked.

“Would you mind? I’d really rather not have to eat my own cooking any more than absolutely necessary.”

She shook her head. “I’d be happy to. How would you feel about breakfast foods? They’re quick and I can have something on the table in a few minutes.”

He shrugged. “I’m sure if you make it, then it will be absolutely delicious.”

“You have more confidence in me than I do.” She led the way into the house, immediately stoking the fire so she could cook. “You know, it’s easier to cook over coal.”

He laughed. “I’m afraid a coal stove is a bit too pricy for a Mountie’s budget. I make do with what I have.”

Jess was surprised by his words, because she knew his family had money. Surely he could just ask for what he needed, but he was a man. She knew there was probably pride involved. “I understand. I learned to

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