Of her brother, Miranda had heard through a friend of his, that they had moved to Canada. It had grieved her at the time, now there was no point worrying about him when he had no interest in her or the ranch.
The back door banged.
“Didn’t I tell you, that bull was special,” Rowan enthused.
“As long as he can perform,” Bob shot back.
“He’s very virile.” Rowan laughed. “Imagine me being able to by the bull George had thought so highly of when the bank foreclosed on Edward. I’m glad the old man wasn’t around to see the ranch sold off.”
“You do come back?” Miranda said with a smile, as she stepped out of the sitting room.
“Of course, darlin’. I had to show Bob the bull. He will increase the quality of our stock and our milk yield.”
“Where are the boys?” Bob asked her.
“Where do you think.” She laughed. “With Hank and Tom.
“And the ponies.” Bob grinned. “And where’s Lotte. Is she okay?”
“I’m okay.” Lotte called out. “We’ve been waiting to serve the food.”
“It isn’t quite midday yet.” Bob glanced at the clock on the kitchen dresser.
Through the window Miranda saw Hank struggling with a screaming, kicking Darcy, and Tom carrying a crying Robert in his arms.
“What’s wrong with them?” Bob asked.
“They didn’t want to leave the ponies at a guess,” Rowan said with a grin.
The elderly men entered the kitchen with silly smirks on their faces. “We should have taken notice of you,” Tom said. “A short ride wouldn’t be enough for them.”
Miranda wagged her finger at him. “I warned you.”
It was chaotic for a few minutes until the children had their faces and hands washed and had calmed down. Everyone trouped into the sitting room where Miranda had set the table ready for their three years of marriage anniversary meal.
The best three years of her whole life, and she sincerely thanked the Lord for it.
The End.
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About the Author:
Margaret Tanner is an award winning, bestselling Australian author, who now mainly writes Historical Western Romance. She loves delving into the pages of history as she carries out research for her novels.
Her love of Westerns came about because of the movies and TV shows of her childhood. Some of her favorites were Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Wagon Train, and Little House on The Prairie.
Many of her novels have been inspired by true events, with one being written around the hardships and triumphs of her pioneering ancestors. She once spent a couple of hours in an old prison cell so she could feel the chilling cold and fear.
Apart from her family and friends, writing is her passion.
Margaret is married with three grown up sons and two gorgeous little granddaughters.
Margaret’s Historical Western Romance Books
Emmie’s Wish
Rejected Bride
Deceived Mail-Order Bride
A Husband for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides)
A Niece for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides)
An Heir for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides)
Rescuing Cain (Christmas Rescue series)
Rescuing the Captain (Christmas Rescue series)
Logan – Bachelors and Babies – Series - (Book 2)
Lily – Guilford Crossing Brides – Book 1
Freddie – Guilford Crossing Brides – Book 2
Alfie – Guilford Crossing Brides – Book 3
Alex – Guilford Crossing Brides – Book 4
Edwina, Bride of Connecticut (American Mail-Order Brides Series)
Cowboy Christmas
The Sheriff’s Outcast Bride
The Cowboy and The Quaker
Savage Possession
His Brother’s Wife
Fiery Possession
Gunslinger’s daughter
