The Cowboy's Missing Memory by Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Author:Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-04-09T13:39:51+00:00

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“I love jigsaw puzzles.” Lexie’s fingers itched to put pieces into place.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying this.”

And Clint itched to be outside.

She’d actually missed him yesterday, since his mom wasn’t as nervous about him staying home while she’d gone to church and then eaten at Old Spanish Trail. The entire day without him had been long and lonely. A very bad sign.

“Did you notice I came dressed for the occasion?” She’d worn her favorite scrubs, black with neon puzzle pieces everywhere.

“As soon as you walked in this morning, I knew the agenda for the day.” Clint slipped a piece into place, forming part of a palomino horse’s face.

“We can take the puzzle outside if you’d like.”

“I’d rather be outside doing something physical. I’m good with puzzles. We used to do them as a family in the winter months when I was a kid. But I feel so useless sitting around all the time.”

“This is the first time you’ve sat down today. And puzzles are very good therapy. There’s a lot of reasoning that goes into putting them together.”

“Do you think I could go for a horseback ride?” He looked so hopeful. Almost childlike.

She couldn’t burst his bubble. Even though he really needed to work on cognitive and fine motor skills. “You won’t believe this, but since I gave horseback riding lessons to help pay for college, I ended up getting certified as an equine therapist.”

His smile came from within and threatened to light up the room. “Aren’t you just full of surprises.”

“Were you a good rider before your accident?”

“Excellent,” he admitted.

“Do you have a really gentle horse? One that doesn’t spook. No matter what.”

“Yes. But I’ve fallen off a horse before. And I got right back on.”

“You’re recovering from a brain injury, Clint. We don’t need another knock to your noggin. Are there any helmets on the ranch?”

“There are some in the barn. Mom used to give riding lessons when Carly and I were in high school.”

“As good as you’ve gotten with the balance ball, I think a horseback ride is a good idea. If you can find a helmet. And no going alone when I’m not here.”

“Scout’s honor.”

The two of them alone. For hours. Her heart skipped a beat at the prospect.

Stop it.

“Ever seen a beefalo calf?”

“I’d never seen a beefalo until I came here.”

He flashed her an infectious grin. “That’s about to change. But first, let’s see about getting you some boots.”

“I actually have some in my car.” She slipped a piece of the puzzle in place. “I keep a change of clothes in case I need to go somewhere after work. I hate wearing scrubs in public. They defeat all sense of fashion.”

“You manage to say a lot with scrubs. Will you have to go back to a certain solid color when you start your new job?”

“Thankfully, no. The clinic doesn’t care as long as we wear scrubs. I’ll go get my clothes.” She scurried out of the room.

“Leaving already?” Audrey asked as Lexie cut past to the foyer.

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