Flirting With Ranch City (Ranch City Book 1)

By Bridgitte Lesley

Meticulous, organized and always in control. That is Carol in a nutshell. As it happens though, a curve ball was sent her way. She wasn’t prepared for the changes which were about to happen overnight and drastically alter the path her life took.
Fussy, systematic and in charge. The best way to describe Adam. The rug was pulled from beneath his feet when he caught sight of Carol. At first glance Adam fell head over heels in love. He was absolutely hooked. Carol’s tiny protruding tummy was a bonus in the mix.
It was a match made in heaven. Carol lived her life to the fullest and seemed to be a motherly figure to everyone. But there was more to life and Carol made sure that her idea took root. Ranch City would become a reality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bridgitte Lesley
• Release date: Oct 9, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463742006

Bridgitte Lesley

Hello from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa!Having survived an attempt at being murdered, I have plunged myself in to my writing. After my gruesome ordeal, I live life from day to day. Appreciating every minute and moment. Yes, I have the scars from an axe being driven in to my head repeatedly. I suffer from PTSD and OCD. But, I am here to tell the tale. And I have a lot to tell!I am currently revamping my older titles and will be adding a few. In a nutshell, you will find a mix of romance, adventure, lots of witty banter and a happy ever after. All round, expect a feel-good read.Thank you for reading and for your support!Bridgitte

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FLIRTING WITH RANCH CITY

Copyright © 2018 Bridgitte Lesley

Published By Bridgitte Lesley

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or locations is purely coincidental. The characters are a creation of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously

Bridgitte Lesley

P O Box 258, Annerley, 4230, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Republic of South Africa

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

FOR MY READERS I have the coolest job in the world writing for you. Thank you!

FOR MY MOM I would like to thank my mom without whose help this book would never have been completed. Thank you for your patience and guidance, your use of the editor’s red pen…

THE LOCATION

As you drive out of town you are going to find smallholdings and farms. Drive further and you are slap bang in ranch land. Keep driving for a short distance and you can’t miss it. You will see the signboard to Ranch City. Half an hour is all it will take till you reach your destination. Follow the sign boards and you won’t get lost.

CHAPTER ONE

Carol felt as though she was lugging her body around. She parked her van and carefully climbed out and closed the door. She was glad she could find parking near the entrance of the restaurant. Carol slowly walked from the van not knowing why Jacob wanted to meet her for lunch. He knew she was feeling out of sorts. As she walked closer to the stairs, she reached for support and held the pole holding the advertising board as she took a few breaths. Her back had been sore the entire day and her body ached.

Adam raised his glass and a movement caught his eye. He turned and watched as Carol seemed to straighten up and slowly start walking. Adam looked at her tiny protruding tummy. He couldn’t take his eyes off of her she was so beautiful.

Carol slowly walked up the stairs. Trying to muffle her huffs and puffs. She was glad to reach the top step. She looked up and it felt as though everyone was watching her. Adam watched as she walked along at a slow pace. He had a strange feeling and wanted to reach out to her. He wanted to get up and help. Just hold her and make sure she was fine. He felt his whole body as it came alive. Not sexually, but in a caring and nurturing way.

She suddenly stopped and stood still as she reached his table. Carol watched as Jacob stood and kissed a woman. It wasn’t a peck on the cheek but a proper kiss. She gasped as she looked at him with the woman in his arms. The women kept chopping and changing daily but she drew the line at married women. He slowly released the woman and she looked at Carol and stared at her. Carla knew she had been caught red-handed. She almost rushed out of the restaurant and flew past Carol. Adam watched everything that was going on.

Carol held on to the table. Please call an ambulance, she whispered. She turned around and started walking the same way she had minutes ago. Jacob ran up to her. Carol turned and put her hand up as if to ward him off. I don’t want to hear another excuse. I am so sick and tired of you. If you were a woman, I would call it whoring around. Jacob, I have had enough! Married women? Oh, that is looking for trouble!

But— Jacob said.

Why on earth am I here? You can sleep with anyone you choose. But it won’t be me. Keep your girlfriends out of my bedroom. I need to go. Goodbye. Carol felt as though she was walking on jelly. Adam stood up and put his hand beneath her arm and held her to support her. He lifted her in to his arms and almost sprinted to his van. David was hot on his heels. He took Adam’s keys out of his pocket and unlocked the door. Carol puffed and panted as she almost lay on the front seat.

Jacob stood at the door. Carol!

Not now, bud. You have already done enough damage, Adam said and climbed in to the van. David, I will catch up with you later, son.

You okay, Dad?

Going to be fine. Phone my office and let them know to be ready.

David stood and made a call to the hospital. After requesting that they prep for an emergency delivery it sounded as though the excitement was crackling in the air. He phoned his sister. Alice today was kind of weird. So, we were out to lunch, and this lady walked in to the restaurant. Very pregnant. Dad could not take his eyes off of her. A weird set-up because the chap she was meeting was having a bit of a romp in the restaurant with another woman. Dad stood up and carried the woman and put her in to the van. I guess he is going to deliver the baby.

Dad vowed he would never deliver another baby, Alice said.

Yeah, so, you see. That is what I am saying. His team is on standby.

An oldish woman?

Young. I reckon my age.

Must I pick you up?

Alice. Pick me up and we are going to the hospital.

You okay?

Yes, Carol whispered as she squeezed her eyes shut. "He isn’t the father. Just a menace to society. I rent one of his rooms. I am a