The Amish Marriage Bargain. Marie E. Bast
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Название: The Amish Marriage Bargain

Автор: Marie E. Bast

Издательство: HarperCollins

Жанр: Короткие любовные романы

Серия: Mills & Boon Love Inspired

isbn: 9780008900717

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      Blessings,

       Marie E. Bast

      But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

      —Matthew 6:15

      To past and present dairy farmers in my life: my husband, Darrell; brothers Robert and Richard; and my extended family, Jesus Návar.

      In loving memory of Michael, my brother, and Richard Walline, my father, who wisely raised me on a milking farm—one of the best times of my life. I love you both dearly and miss you.

      To the Iowa Amish organic dairy farmers, and all farmers who work hard from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

      Also, to Melissa, my superhero editor, who has a keen eye, a fierce red pen and spot-on guidance; the Harlequin publishing team (my white knights); and Scribes202: Laura H., Linda M., Linda H., Heidi, Christy, Kathy and Julie. I love you all.

      And to Cyle Young, my agent, who gives subtle, awe-inspiring nuggets of advice.

      Last, but certainly not least, Kayla Caudle, who mentioned she lived by a dairy farm...

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Copyright

      Note to Readers

       Introduction

       Dear Reader

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Epilogue

       Extract

       About the Publisher

       Chapter One

      Washington County, Iowa

      May Bender had made her decision, but how could she possibly tell him?

      Conjuring up the strength of a Goliath, she readied herself for battle. But first, she set dinner on the table, lifted her year-old niece, Leah, into her high chair and handed her a piece of bread smeared with jelly. Leah tilted her head and gifted aentie with a very toothy smile.

      She was going to miss this little pumpkin. May wrestled a tear from her cheek with the tip of her finger.

      Tucking that sad thought away, she eased onto the chair across the table from Thad and bowed her head for СКАЧАТЬ