Celia Yeary-Romance Author

 ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS

   “Answer this, Cynthia. Would you rather live here until your father finds another husband for you, or would you rather make your own decision? I’m giving you a choice.”

   At that moment, they heard heavy, hurried footsteps on the porch. Both knew it was the master of the house. Just as he opened the door, stepped in, and turned toward the parlor, Ricardo gathered Cynthia into his arms. He turned her just so, placed his lips on her soft, feminine ones, and kissed her with all the passion he could muster. For good measure, he moved one hand to one breast. Instead of fighting, she responded as though she hadn’t heard her father.

   “Cynthia Louise Harrington! What the devil are you up to?”

   Ricardo and Cynthia pulled back, but they did not jerk apart. Instead, they gazed into each other’s eyes and parted slowly. Without caring if the man was in the room or not, Ricardo placed his palm on her cheek, and kissed her on the other, ever so sweetly and gently. Before he let her go, he whispered, “Will you marry me?”

   She nodded and whispered in return, “Yes, I will marry you.”

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TO: Rafaelo Romero. Double R Ranch. Rico Springs, Texas

FROM: Ricardo Romero

Arriving home STOP Twenty mares STOP One stallion STOP One bride STOP

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