The Texan Tries Again (Men 0f The West Book 44) by Stella Bagwell

Author:Stella Bagwell [Bagwell, Stella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, 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, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Men 0f The West Series
Publisher: Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition
Published: 2020-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

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Emily-Ann laughed as she watched the baby boy cuddled in Isabelle’s arms take a tiny taste of sugary frosting from his mother’s finger.

“Look at that puckered expression on his face,” Emily-Ann exclaimed. “He thinks it’s awful.”

Laughing with her, Isabelle glanced down at her son. “Just give him a year or two and then he’ll change his mind about the taste of sugar—unfortunately. I never knew a man who didn’t have a sweet tooth. I’m sure little Carter will have one, too.”

The two women and baby were sitting outside the coffee shop at one of the wrought iron tables. Late afternoon sun was flickering through the limbs of the mesquite tree, while a breeze helped to cool the flimsy shade. When Isabelle and the baby had shown up, Emily-Ann had been on the verge of closing shop, but she’d gladly put the task on pause in order to visit with her friend.

“I’m so glad you had a chance to come by,” Emily-Ann told her.

Isabelle offered the baby his pacifier. “I know I’m keeping you from closing up, but I wanted to stop and chat with you for a few minutes.”

“I’m glad you did. I rarely get to see you and Carter. He’s growing so fast. And he looks just like Holt. But I’m sure you hear that all the time.”

The pretty blonde grinned as she shifted the baby’s weight against her arm. “All the time. But that’s okay. His daddy is a handsome devil.”

Both women laughed at that and then Emily-Ann sighed as she continued to study the baby’s sweet face. “Gosh, it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long ago when you first met Holt. You came by here hopping mad because he wouldn’t give you the time of day.”

Chuckling, Isabelle rolled her eyes. “You kept telling me Holt was a dreamy hunk. I thought you were crazy. He was so infuriating I wanted to slap his face.”

“Now look. You two are happily married and you have little Carter Edmond.”

“I have to admit you were right, Emily-Ann. Holt has made me so happy.”

Emily-Ann smiled gently at her friend. “You know, you’re the first and only woman who’s ever asked me to be their maid of honor. You can’t imagine how special that made me feel.”

Isabelle reached across the table and squeezed Emily-Ann’s hand. “I moved here to Arizona not knowing a single soul and you were so kind to me. You were the first person to befriend me and I’ll never forget that.”

Emily-Ann waved a dismissive hand through the air. “Being your friend was and is my pleasure.”

After a long sip of iced coffee, Isabelle asked, “Have you seen Camille lately?”

“Last week. With roundup going on, I think she was going to drive up to the reservation and spend a day with Vivian and the kids. Otherwise, I guess she’s been hanging close to Three Rivers. Normally she would go out to camp and stay the night, but with the baby coming she says she needs a soft bed to sleep in.

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