A Beau For Katie

A Beau For Katie
Emma Miller

The Housekeeper's Surprise MatchAgreeing to work for two weeks as a housekeeper to help a family in need, seems like a good idea to Katie Byler. But when Katie sees the handsome, young—and single—Freeman Kemp for the first time, she wonders what she’s gotten herself into. Freeman may be considered a catch, but the stubborn young man is driving strong-willed Katie to distraction. When the two of them decide to play matchmaker for Freeman's elderly uncle though, their feud takes a different turn. The spark between them is strong, but can Katie and Freeman reach common ground to find their happily-ever-after?The Amish Matchmaker: Bringing love to Seven Poplars—one couple at a time!

The Housekeeper’s Surprise Match

Agreeing to work for two weeks as a housekeeper to help a family in need seems like a good idea to Katie Byler. But when Katie sees the handsome, young—and single—Freeman Kemp for the first time, she wonders what she’s gotten herself into. Freeman may be considered a catch, but the stubborn young man is driving strong-willed Katie to distraction. When the two of them decide to play matchmaker for Freeman’s elderly uncle, though, their feud takes a different turn. The spark between them is strong, but can Katie and Freeman reach common ground to find their happily-ever-after?

“Maybe you could find your razor. You’re badly in need of a shave.”

She hesitated, then continued, “I could do it for you, if you like. My brother broke two fingers on his right hand once and I—”

“No. Let me do it by myself.”

She went to change the sheets and returned to the bathroom to find him still sitting at the sink. There were uneven patches of beard on his cheeks and a trickle of blood down his chin. Wordlessly, he handed the razor to her, grimaced and squeezed his eyes shut.

She’d thought that shaving Freeman would be no different than shaving her brothers, but as she stood there looking at him, she realized it was.

Her pulse quickened, and she felt a warm flush beneath her skin. Shaving Freeman was more intimate than she’d supposed it would be and she was thankful that his dark eyes were closed.

“All done.”

“Thank you.”

“You look a lot better.” And he did, more than better. He had the kind of good looks that cautious mothers warned their daughters against.

EMMA MILLER lives quietly in her old farmhouse in rural Delaware. Fortunate enough to be born into a family of strong faith, she grew up on a dairy farm, surrounded by loving parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Emma was educated in local schools and once taught in an Amish schoolhouse. When she’s not caring for her large family, reading and writing are her favorite pastimes.

A Beau for Katie

Emma Miller

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

He who finds a wife finds what is good

and receives favor from the Lord.

—Proverbs 18:22

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Millside Amish Community,

Kent County, Delaware

July