Falling for the Rancher Father

Falling for the Rancher Father
Linda Ford

The Daddy DilemmaWidower Abel Borgard has his hands full raising twins and establishing a homestead. Mercy Newell's offer to care for his son and daughter seems like the perfect solution. And though it takes no time for Mercy to steal his children's hearts, Abel's is another story, because he's a single father set on stability and she's a wild-at-heart beauty searching for adventure.Joining a Wild West show as a trick rider is Mercy's dream. She never foresaw the joy she'd find caring for Abel's children. The rugged widower hardly trusts her yet. But by the first snowfall, there could be a new family–and new love–in Eden Valley….Cowboys of Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada's West country

The Daddy Dilemma

Widower Abel Borgard has his hands full raising twins and establishing a homestead. Mercy Newell’s offer to care for his son and daughter seems like the perfect solution. And though it takes no time for Mercy to steal his children’s hearts, Abel’s is another story, because he’s a single father set on stability and she’s a wild-at-heart beauty searching for adventure.

Joining a Wild West show as a trick rider is Mercy’s dream. She never foresaw the joy she’d find caring for Abel’s children. The rugged widower hardly trusts her yet. But by the first snowfall, there could be a new family—and new love—in Eden Valley….

Cowboys of Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada’s West country

“I would like to ask you to consider coming a bit longer.

“I could get my work done so much faster if I didn’t have to watch the twins, and they really enjoy having you here.”

That she knew to be true. But what did Abel think of her presence? Mercy dared not ask. “I enjoy keeping them company.”

“So you’ll think about it?”

It was a beginning. More time would allow him to see how ordinary she could be. “I don’t need to. My answer is yes.”

He jumped to his feet and stood by her chair. “That’s great.”

She took her time inserting the threaded needle into the fabric she held. Carefully, she folded it, keeping the needle visible on top, and set it on the basket of other items to be mended. Only then did she lift her gaze to him.

He grinned widely. She wondered if his eyes revealed approval or only relief.

LINDA FORD

lives on a ranch in Alberta, Canada. Growing up on the prairie and learning to notice the small details it hides gave her an appreciation for watching God at work in His creation. Her upbringing also included being taught to trust God in everything and through everything—a theme that resonates in her stories. Threads of another part of her life are found in her stories—her concern for children and their future. She and her husband raised fourteen

children—four homemade, ten adopted. She currently shares her home and life with her husband, a grown son, a live-in paraplegic client and a continual (and welcome) stream of kids, kids-in-law, grandkids and assorted friends and relatives.

Falling for the Rancher Father

Linda Ford

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

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

—Psalms 139:2

To my grandson, Julien, as he graduates from high school. Good for you.

I know you’ve worked hard. We’re so proud of you.

Contents

Chapter One (#u9ae9a3cc-d929-5623-8386-b19aa353a623)

Chapter Two (#u3665d791-7d0c-5909-a4ea-ecdede26b395)

Chapter Three (#ucaecb679-63c7-5e95-a494-322809c06fb7)

Chapter Four (#u6cf7a8c5-0f84-5d20-ac77-b81bd25273ff)

Chapter Five (#ue63fe918-d64d-5118-93b2-042975ecae41)

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)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Dear Reader (#litres_trial_promo)

Questions for Discussion (#litres_trial_promo)

Excerpt (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter One

Eden Valley Ranch, Alberta, Canada