Название: The Amish Marriage Bargain
Автор: Marie E. Bast
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Короткие любовные романы
Серия: Mills & Boon Love Inspired
isbn: 9780008900717
isbn:
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
Note to Readers
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