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If you love sexy cowboys, you'll love "Spring Forward, Fall Back in Love," a contemporary western novella and my first in that genre. The last person Grace Taylor wanted to see was her old boyfriend, Andy Granger, but that's exactly who was standing in front of her on the porch of the ranch. To make matters worse, he was her trail guide. When an unexpected spring storm strands them in a secluded mountain cabin, memories and old feelings emerge. Can Grace keep the secret she'd kept for eight years while at the same time keep Andy at a distance?
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Grace
walked out and sat down in one of the wooden rocking chairs. The spring day
couldn't have been better for riding—sunny and cool with a light breeze. She
remembered days like this when she, Cindy and Andy used to clean the stables at
the Carver's ranch down the road. She had the best memories from working there.
"Miss
Taylor?" a male voice called from the end of the porch.
She
rose from the chair and turned to find Andy Granger waiting for her.
"Andy?" She rose from the
chair and turned to find Andy Granger waiting for her. Her high school
boyfriend was the last person she had hoped to run into, but now that he was in
front of her, she felt her knees go a little weak. He took off his cowboy hat
and wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve. His clingy shirt and tight
jeans sent her heart into palpitations. She had to take a deep breath to calm
herself.
He
stepped upon the porch. "Gracie, what are you doing here?"
"I'm
here for riding lessons."
"I'm
your trail guide."
"No!
No way am I going out on a ride with you. Get me another guide," she
demanded.
"I'm
the only one available.”
Grace
turned and went back into the main office followed by Andy. With the young lady
gone, Mr. Watkins now stood behind the counter.
"Hello,
Grace. Ready for your ride?" He glanced at Andy.
"Mr.
Watkins, are there any other guides available, other than Andy?"
"What's
wrong with Andy?"
"Remember,
he and I used to date in high school and then we broke up?"
"But,
that was eight years ago. Don't you think you've both put your past behind
you?"
"I
would really prefer a different guide."
Mr.
Watkins scratched his head. "Well, honey, I'm really sorry, but all the
other guides are already out for the day."
Grace
looked at Andy.
"It's
me or nothing," he said.
"Fine!"
She stomped out of the building, her boots clacking on the hardwood floor as
she did.
Andy
followed her out. "Gracie, wait." He grabbed her arm.
"Don't
call me that." She jerked her arm out of his grasp.
"I
always called you that."
"Not
any more. That was a long time ago. Let's just stick to Grace."
"Spring Forward, Fall Back in Love" is available in several e-book formats on Secret Cravings's web site, or for Kindle on Amazon's web site, on Barnes &Noble for Nook and on All Romance E-books.
Thanks,
Carol
This sounds like a great and fun read. Bet I know the secret.
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Ooooh Carol, this sounds awesome! Great excerpt:)
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