Vintage Western Romance
Fire Star Press/ Prairie Rose Publications
September's Theme: Creatures and Critters
Excerpt:
A loud slap echoed
through the house. June’s hand stung as she placed it back in the pocket of her
dressing gown, part of her vast trousseau paid for by her parents.
Kit stepped back and
rubbed his reddened cheek with his left hand while Snort, Kit’s dog, barked.
June couldn’t help but notice the flash of his golden wedding band in the light
of the dressing room. Her heart clenched at the sight of it. They’d been
married only a few hours and now this…
“Hush that barking,
Snort.” The dog quieted, but kept a sharp eye on June just in case. Kit glanced
from the dog to June. “What the hell was that for, June? Did I do something
wrong by trying to kiss my wife?”
“You bet you did. I
thought you loved me and now…” She wasn’t quite sure how to say it to him now
that she knew the truth. Honestly, she could barely believe what she had
overheard at their wedding reception. How could she explain to him what she
heard and express the doubts she had about his love because of it? Well, best
to find a way because it seemed quite evident to her that he wasn’t about to
leave her be until she did.
“You’d best tell me
what this is all about, June, because I’m beginning to have doubts about your
sanity and beginning to wonder about my own.” He cocked his head and narrowed
his blue eyes at her. If this is one of
your cockamamie jokes, it isn’t funny—and please don’t tell me you married me
just to spite your parents. I’m fairly certain your mother doesn’t think I’m
good enough for you. She’s only spoken to me about four times in all the years
I’ve known you. It’s a little late for second thoughts, June.” Snort began to
pace between June and Kit as if to decide whose side he should take.
October's Theme: Autumn
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