The Boss's Bride

The Boss's Bride
Brenda Minton

Leaving her cheating fiancé at the altar made Gracie Wilson famous in tiny Bygones, Kansas. Now the only things she can count on are her job at the Fixer-Upper Hardware store and the store’s handsome owner.Though Bygones’ runaway bride has boosted Patrick Fogerty’s business more than any sale could, his feelings for Gracie are more than professional. But with Gracie’s heart in pieces, he’s afraid to hurt her. Gracie must somehow find the courage to run toward the man of her dreams.

Talk Of The Town

Leaving her cheating fiancé at the altar made Gracie Wilson famous in tiny Bygones, Kansas. Now the only things she can count on are her job at the Fixer-Upper Hardware store and the store’s handsome owner. Though Bygones’s runaway bride has boosted Patrick Fogerty’s business more than any sale could, his feelings for Gracie are more than professional. But with Gracie’s heart in pieces, he’s afraid to hurt her. Gracie must somehow find the courage to run toward the man of her dreams.

The Heart of Main Street: They’re rebuilding the town one step—and heart—at a time.

“You okay over there?” Patrick’s strong, husky voice slipped through the cab of the truck.

“I’m tired but I’ll be okay.” But as Patrick pulled up to her house, her stomach tensed. Half a dozen cars were parked in the driveway—so much for sneaking home and talking to her dad first.

“Looks like company,” Patrick said, trying to sound cheery.

Gracie wished she could smile. “Looks like a lynching to me.”

She reached for the truck door, but hesitated. One last minute to catch her breath…or maybe one last chance to keep running.

“I’m with you, Gracie.” Patrick’s voice immediately stilled the knots in her stomach. It was odd, knowing that this man—her boss, practically a stranger—would be at her side, made Gracie feel more secure than she’d ever felt with her ex-fiancé.

Then, Patrick stepped out of the truck, and Gracie guessed she had to go, too. Time to stop running.

The Heart of Main Street: They’re rebuilding

the town one step—and heart—at a time.

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BRENDA MINTON

started creating stories to entertain herself during hour-long rides on the school bus. In high school she wrote romance novels to entertain her friends. The dream grew and so did her aspirations to become an author. She started with notebooks, handwritten manuscripts and characters that refused to go away until their stories were told. Eventually she put away the pen and paper and got down to business with the computer. The journey took a few years, with some encouragement and rejection along the way—as well as a lot of stubbornness on her part. In 2006 her dream to write for Love Inspired Books came true. Brenda lives in the rural Ozarks with her husband, three kids and an abundance of cats and dogs. She enjoys a chaotic life that she wouldn’t trade for anything—except, on occasion, a beach house in Texas. You can stop by and visit at her website, www.brendaminton.net (http://www.brendaminton.net).

The Boss’s Bride

Brenda Minton

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

Delight thyself also in the Lord, and he shall

give thee the desires of thine heart.

—Psalms 37:4

In memory of my sweet friend Alice.

Friendships can be found in the most amazing ways at the most amazing times. I encourage you all

to take time for older citizens confined to

long-term care facilities. You’ll be blessed.

Contents

Prologue (#ua7cba619-364f-5c2a-bfaf-237fcddc6231)

Chapter One (#u505b7ee5-5643-52c1-b0f7-14656877cad4)

Chapter Two (#u7cd82bba-13df-5a68-84df-40f19127f3d1)

Chapter Three (#u3e227113-309d-5195-a257-f86eaddffdeb)

Chapter Four (#u62d557f1-5e79-5da1-b6fe-d4ff6a3722c1)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)