Mail Order Bride: The Irish Runaway
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Thinking that she'd put her runaway days behind her, Shannon Barry finds herself on the run again. Heading to San Francisco and traveling under another woman's name, she wonders if she's made the biggest mistake of her life. Thinking that playing the part of a mail order bride would be the answer to her prayers, Shannon finds out too late that she's heading toward a man who doesn't even want her. Knowing there's no going back, she finally meets her husband to be, Dominic Campbell.
Tall, clean shaven with sparkling blue eyes, he's everything she's looking for in a husband. The only problem is Dominic has other plans in mind and none of them include her.
Can Shannon prove to Dominic that she's the girl of his dreams - or will coming clean on her identity ruin everything for her? Is Shannon always destined to be an Irish runaway? Discover all these answers now by downloading a copy. If you're looking for a mail order bride western romance to get swept away in, you've come to the right place.
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Mail Order Bride - Catherine Harper
Mail Order Bride - The Irish Runaway
Catherine Harper
Copyright © 2016 by Catherine Harper
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Contents.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter16
Love On the Line - Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
I’m sorry Shannon. They tried everything they could to save him.
Shannon looked at the lips that were still moving, but couldn’t hear anything else that Sean told her. Feeling like she was in a bubble that was out of sync with the world, she watched as her neighbour from the old country tried his best to example what had happened to her brother. Hearing that Connor was dead, she didn’t need to know any more of the details. He wouldn’t be coming for her now. Picturing the last time she’d seen him with that boyish grin on his face, she thought back to the last conversation they’d had. He’d promised to find her a great husband out West, someone who could give a life she’d never have in Ireland.
I thought it best if I came to tell you the news,
Sean said.
Gripping the handle of the broom in her hand, Shannon concentrated on the grain of the wood that lay under her fingers. Right now it was the only thing that felt real to her. Picking at a small splinter that had annoyed her earlier, she smiled as it came free. Looking it over and wondering how something so small could cause her pain, she held it out and smiled weakly at him.
Damn thing’s been pestering me all morning.
Are you sure you wouldn’t like me to call someone?
I’m fine. Thanks for coming Sean,
Shannon said, waving away his comment. Hearing the room as if for the first time, she listened to some of the patrons at the bar cheer and laugh. Looking at them, she thought it strange that the closest friend she’d ever had in the world was gone. Gone, and no one seemed to care about it.
Shannon?
What?
Maybe you should sit down?
Seeing him reach out and touch her shoulder, Shannon found his contact bring her back to the real world. Feeling embarrassed about how she must look to him, she grabbed onto the first thing that came to her mind.
Sorry, Sean, I didn’t ask, how are you? Forgive my manners, how long has it been?
Too long, but that’s not important right now I-
What was I thinking?
Shannon said, looking around her. You must be thirsty after your long journey. What can I get you--whiskey?
Eh, whiskey would be fine.
Tom.
Shannon waved her hand at the barkeeper. Two whiskeys please.
Getting a nod in return, she turned her attention back to Sean. Picking a table where they could talk in peace, she pointed him in that direction. Getting there, she sat on her seat and watched as Sean looked her over once more.
Thought it was better than you getting a telegram,
He said, pulling up his chair. I know how close you two were.
Seeing Tom come their way, Shannon said nothing in reply until he’d left their drinks and gone back to the bar. Picking up her shot glass, she toasted her brother and downed it in one gulp. Grimacing at the burning sensation of the spirit on the way to her stomach, she smiled weakly as Sean did the same. Now with it inside her and a sturdy chair to keep her upright, Shannon felt the courage to ask what had happened.
You probably already know that he’d joined up with a mining company.
Hearing those words Shannon nodded. He’d written only two weeks ago with news of his new venture. Sending her a portion of his money with the letter, he’d told her that life away from laying railroad tracks would give him a better life. They’d been promised a share of everything that came out of the ground, he’d reported.
He said that this was the one,
Shannon said, remembering the excitement in his letter.
Sometimes what’s promised and what happens can be two different things,
Sean said. From what I’d heard, they worked them hard. Connor volunteered to join the demolition crew, a week ago. They promised everyone that if the workload went up they’d all be in for a big payday. I don’t know what happened, but I can only imagine between long hours and tiredness, someone made a mistake. They tried digging them out, but it was no use, by the time they got to them, well…
She watched him try to find the right words and nodded that she understood.
I thought you might want these.
Reaching down for a leather satchel, he lifted it off the floor and put it on his lap. Flipping the lid open, she watched him rummage about inside it. Taking out a small bundle of letters, he placed them delicately on the table. Looking to the pile and afraid to touch them, she watched as he placed a small cross and chain beside them.
That’s all he had, Shannon. I’m sorry.
Ignoring Sean’s apology, she stared at the cross and picked it up. Running her fingers over the small links in its chain, she remembered back to the day she’d bought it for him. Coming off the boat from Ireland, she’d seen it at a small market stall and bought it for him. She knew he wasn’t the religious type, but he’d taken it anyway. Remembering how he’d laughed at her for mothering him, she was happy to see that he’d still kept it.
I know it’s none of my business and all-
Sean apologized.
What’s not?
Well, I suppose you’ll be going home now.
To Ireland? Not a chance.
I don’t mean to pry, but I know he was sending you some of his money-
And?
I know you’re in shock and all, but you’ll have to consider how you’ll take care of yourself with Connor gone. I mean life in the city; well you must have been supplementing your wage with what he gave you.
Hearing the words Shannon felt another blow. She hadn’t thought of what the consequences of losing her brother would mean to her own life.
Look, I’ll be staying in town for a few more days, got a few things to clear up. But I’ll be back when you’ve taken it all in--I’ve also sent word home to your parents.
Giving her a hand another squeeze, he left without another word. Still staring at the door long after it had closed, Shannon gripped