by Carol Henry
“It’s terribly sad about Marian Aderley and her son,” Emily said. “Such a shame. She’s a wonderful lady. Those boys were so full of life. It’s going to take a long time for them to get over their grief.”
“Her husband is with her now, Em. They’ll be just fine.” Charley reassured her. He drew her into the circle of his arms and rubbed her shoulder. “He’s a changed man. Seeing as what the strike did to many a’family, Aderley has learned the hard way just how important family is. Like me, Em. I worried about you out here, having to leave your family. Drove me half crazy knowing how hard it was for you. If anything had happened to you…” He kissed her the way he had wanted to kiss her when first he’d stepped off the train. He’d given her time with the children while he got his own emotions under control. Now all he wanted to do was hold her and never let her go.
The railroad might have temporarily derailed their lives for awhile.
Never again.
Charley drew back, and placing his fingers under her chin, he lifted Emily’s face to his. He lowered his head and met her waiting lips.
Words were unnecessary.
Charley’s kiss promised a lifetime of togetherness and a renewed love that had been sidetracked for far too long.
A word about the author...
Carol Henry is an author of historic women’s fiction (Ribbons of Steel), contemporary romance (Northing Short of a Miracle), and Destination: Romance—Exotic Romantic Suspense Adventures, (Amazon Connection; Shanghai Connection).
She is an international traveler and travel writer of exotic locations for major cruise lines’ deluxe in-cabin books.
Carol lives with her husband in the beautiful New York State Finger Lakes region where they are surrounded by family and friends.
As a local New York State Historian, Carol has written numerous books and articles on the history of her hometown. And, when time permits, she writes travelogues, human interest, and historic articles for several local newspapers.
You may visit Carol’s website at: http://www.carolhenry.org.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Ribbons of Steel
Copyright
Praise for Carol Henry
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Forward
Prologue
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
Chapter Twenty-Two
A word about the author...
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