Wanted--The Perfect Mom by T. R. McClure

Author:T. R. McClure
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-05-20T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

FRIDAY MORNING MAC found Holly with her legs flung over the arm of one of her comfortable chairs, reading a paperback. “No customers this morning?” He went behind the counter and poured a cup of coffee before settling into the chair across from her.

Holly turned a page. “Everyone’s either at the fair or getting ready to go to the fair.”

“Are you going out to take care of Twister later?”

“Nope. Thomas and his gang are going this afternoon and he and the boys will check on Twister.”

“They’re taking a newborn to the fair?”

Mac finally got a reaction from Holly. She lowered her legs to the floor and set her book facedown on the table. “Yes. Mac...”

Mac held up his hand. “Forget about it. Water under the bridge.”

Holly’s eyes widened. “For goodness’ sake, Mac, I lost your daughter. I feel awful. I’m such a failure with children it’s a wonder my family lets me around their kids. That was the longest two minutes of my life.”

She was right, of course. He knew better than anyone the risk of child abductions at an event like a county fair. He shook his head. All the more reason to find the right person to become a mother for his daughter. At the same time, he understood Holly’s despair. The same thing could easily have happened to him.

Holly’s shop was in perfect order. All the tables were wiped clean, the books and magazines were on their shelves and the pastry case was full. He sipped his coffee, his thoughts returning to the afternoon when he, Riley, Rosalyn and Holly had gone on all the rides Riley was tall enough for. He had always thought fun was a fishing trip with the guys, but he had to admit, he’d enjoyed himself more than he’d thought possible. After her initial coldness, Riley seemed to have accepted Holly’s presence in their lives.

Holly’s book was still facedown on her lap. The cover showed a cowboy on a horse. “You’re reading a Western novel?”

“Louis L’Amour. His books are classics. I’ve never taken the time to read them before.” She flipped the book over and turned another page.

“I wanted to thank you again for letting Riley tag along with you and Rosalyn.” He caught a brief flash of green eyes as Holly glanced up and then back at her book.

“I enjoyed it. Twister did, too.” She rested the closed book on her stomach as she stared at the ceiling. “That’s something else I haven’t taken the time for lately—riding.” She sighed. “I’ve been home six months and not once did I take Twister for a ride. The girls reminded me how special horses are, you know?” She tipped her head, a question in her eyes. “What was the mare’s name? Frosty’s dam, I mean.”

The sudden change of subject took Mac by surprise. He took a deep breath and exhaled completely before answering. “Black Coffee Morning.”

“You’re kidding.”

“Nope.”

Holly waited, as if hoping he’d continue the story. When Mac remained silent, she prompted him.

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