“Aye,” his Ma chimed in, “good for you! To turn away such fine gals is a sin.
They’re dumbasses to do such a thing!”
She took Jess’ hand into hers and said, “We’ll keep you, sweet.”
Jess’ lips came together. Whether it was a smile or more tears she withheld, he didn’t know.
His Da’s hand came over his Ma’s to hold both gals. “We’re blessed with seven fine, strong sons. We’ve been waiting for this day to welcome a gal into our midst.”
“Aye,” his Ma agreed.
Shane held Jess close and got to his feet. “I’ll be taking her home for a time I think.”
“I can walk,” Jess said.
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“Nay, I’ll not have you flopping all over so I have to pick you up every few feet.”
“Shane!” his Ma warned.
“It doesn’t matter what I say now. She’s stuck with me.” He nuzzled her cheek and kissed her nose.
“Think before you speak, boy. You know your Ma will steal her away if you don’t treat her right,” his Da said.
Shane smiled and asked Jess, “You’d let them steal you away?”
“I’d sneak right back.” She was catching on.
“Promise?” he asked, wishing he’d thought before speaking. Jess didn’t make promises.
“Promise,” she said without batting an eye. Her voice held a great deal of conviction.
The whole of his world lessened until the only thing in his universe at that exact moment was a fair-haired, golden-eyed gal that he loved. She’d passed over a slimwitted General for him. He’d make sure that men trying for her in future times would be left in her wake too. She’d never look over her life with him and feel regret.
He’d see to it.
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About the Author
Kathleen Lash wrote a first novel with a friend at thirteen. She eventually married the “bad boy” who, a few decades later, provides wild times and stability. Working full time as a supervisor, she holds a Bachelor’s in business, and continues to rebuild the highly affordable, unique fixer-upper. Leisure hours are packed with writing, stock car racing, demolition derby driving, Toyota bonfires (cutting torch plus fuel line equals hysterical laughter and a newspaper article in the local paper—sorry, sweetie), motorcycle and horseback rides, fun with adult children (boys, girls and adorable dogs), and trips to various states and Mexico.
Affiliations with the Romance Writers of America and the Northeastern Ohio Romance Writers groups have allowed her to hone her skills and give characters a rich past and precarious future. Kathleen is also published in other romance genres.
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