Hi Dear Reader!
How has your April been? It has been cold and rainy here in Minnesota, which means Toddler Bock has been stuck inside while I am on maternity leave.
The other day, we had a break in the rain and the sun came out for an hour or two. I grabbed both kids and went out to the barn to see the ponies. Toddler Bock and I pulled on our muck boots to brave the mud. She made it a few feet before the mud sucked off one of her boots. She didn't cry but needed to be saved. I plucked her from the mud and set her inside the hay bale feeder where it was dry. I had the baby in a carrier on my front.
The horses came up to see us. Both of them sniffed the baby and nuzzled her hair before turning to Toddler Bock. She's a little nervous feeding small pieces of treats from the palm of her hand. So I found some long skinny carrots for her to feed. She giggled as the horses took the carrots from her. Then, my horse came back to the baby. She blew softly on the babies face. The baby sighed and smiled in her sleep. My heart just swelled. The feeling is so awesome that my horse adores the little kids.
Besides sneaking out to feed the horses carrots and taking care of the kids, I have been reading a lot. I'm almost done with Jodi Thomas's Texas Rain. It is a historical western set around Austin, Texas about a Texas Ranger and a runaway trying to make it on her own. It has been a great read.
The next book on my reading list is Cowboy Love and mystery. It is currently free.
Book blurb:
Prepare to be whisked away on a thrilling journey of love, heartache, and captivating twists that only the vast landscape of the Wild West can provide. In this series, I have poured my heart into creating clean, wholesome romances that will warm your soul and leave you yearning for more.
Picture yourself in the midst of rugged cowboys, their confident strides echoing on the open plains, and their love stories blossoming against the breathtaking backdrop of the untamed wilderness. Each book in this series is meticulously crafted to transport you to a simpler time, where the bonds of love are tested and the pursuit of truth comes hand in hand.
From secrets buried deep within the majestic mountains to hidden treasures that have eluded even the sharpest eyes, join these resilient characters as they navigate the delicate dance between destiny and newfound love. But, be warned, for danger lurks in the shadows, and every twist and turn reveals a new mystery waiting to be unraveled.
Find it HERE!
Welcome back for chapter 9 part 3 of Second Chance with My Bull Rider. If you are just joining us, you can read Chapter 1 below.
Kade
Delilah could always see through me. I should’ve known she was going to guess about my feelings for her and Kaleb. The two of them together got my heart pounding and I wanted to smash something. I wished I had let it alone. Whenever I was with her, I had to remind myself that we were not together, and it was my fault as was most of what went wrong in my life. I didn’t deserve to have a woman like her in my life. The banging in the kitchen interrupted my ruminations. Water ran in the sink as a knife thudded dully against the wood cutting board.
My cell phone rang in my pocket as name flashed across the screen that I had not seen in a while. I swiped to answer it.
“Hello?” Trepidation clutched in my chest.
“Hey, Kade. It’s Veronica.” Her high-pitched voice made me cringe.
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