Heart In Hand a Western Romance
By Burr Cook
()
About this ebook
Read more from Burr Cook
The Rings of Saturn Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIf You Meet the Buddha Tell Him a Joke, a Book of Weird Nonsense Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Breath of Fresh Western Air Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Prisoner, Stalag 7 a Moosburg Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGangsters and Mountain Lions Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBart of the Dakota Badlands, a Western Story Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Young Cowgirl and the Prospector, a Western Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDonehogawa, a Story of Pilgrims and Native Americans Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Coleman Gold Mine a Western Mystery Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinders Keepers Losers Weepers and Other Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSlayer of Mastodons, an Ice Age Alcoholic Fantasy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLawmen of Laramie Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Western Stories Including, Hanging of Big Steve Long Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsComplete Works of Burr Cook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNorthern Lights and the Arctic Queen Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPrairie Dog, Another Western Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding Billy Boy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Cattle Drive Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnder Western Skies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMore Western Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSix Wagons to Laramie, a Western Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Hero Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShort Adventure Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShort Stories Volume 2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFour More Western Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWestern Stories Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCowboy Cattle Call Songs, Another Western Story Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPedro Gonzales Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Heart In Hand a Western Romance
Related ebooks
Lonely Hearts, a Western Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Love for Leah Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Choose Me: mail order brides western historical romance Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Attorney and the Untamed Tigress Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGhost: Executioners 1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5At Home In Dry Creek Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPutting Your Hat Down At Home: Four Historical Romance Novellas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFreedom: Silver Dollar Saloon, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWomen at the Crossroads: Short Story Collection Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeduce Me, Cowboy (A Copper Ridge Desire 3) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDreams of the Old West Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIn Those Days Book 2 On the Run Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Mail-Order Bride for the Shopkeeper: Brides of Leadville, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNot A Drop To Drink Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLife Began with Moments Between Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding A Family Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Never Linger Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Home Redeemed: Pleasant Hearts & Elliot-Kings Christian Suspense, #6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Wedding Contract Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding J. Hubbard - Second Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHeather's Highlander: Highlanders of Heartsgate, #1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sass and Snickerdoodles: Coffee Shop Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTake a Chance, Romance! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Ghostly Undertaking: A Ghostly Southern Mystery Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gun Totin' Bride Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeduce Me, Cowboy: A Forbidden Workplace Western Romance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hello Dolly: Montana Matchmakers, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Year of Firsts: A New Season, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGuiding Ms. Charlotte: Regan Brothers, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTwo Paso's Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Romance For You
Adults Only Volume 3: Seven Erotica Shorts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Starts with Us: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Him: Him, #1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ugly Love: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Erotic Fantasies Anthology Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5After Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bossy: An Erotic Workplace Diary Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5All Your Perfects: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Confess: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Swear on This Life: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5November 9: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Under the Roses Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Messy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wish You Were Here: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stone Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Temptations Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Kiss Her Once for Me: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Kingdom of Dreams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Seven Sisters: Book One Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Heart Bones: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Home: the most moving and heartfelt novel you'll read this year Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Maybe Not: A Novella Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Chased by Moonlight Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dating You / Hating You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hopeless Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Say You Still Love Me: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Visitors Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Roomies Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Heart In Hand a Western Romance
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Heart In Hand a Western Romance - Burr Cook
Heart In Hand, a Western Romance
Copyright 2014 Burr Cook
All Rights Reserved
ISBN: 978-1-312-76829-1
Chapter 1 East
Charlotte Barrie lived in a large home in Buffalo, New York. Her neighbors considered her to be wealthy by their standards. She could have moved to a better part of the city but she didn’t. Her father and husband had been in the shipping business on Lake Erie, on the Erie Canal and by rail. They had owned large warehouses where they stored all sorts of commodities and took advantage of price fluctuations. They had both died in a boat accident on Lake Erie. It was not known exactly where or how it happened; they just failed to come back from a rare trip. Her mother also died young after a long illness of unknown origin. Her wealth was stored in banks and she seldom used more than just interest. She continued to live in the home that she had once shared with her husband.
Charlotte was not particularly attractive nor was she homely at age 39. She dressed modestly but was always well groomed with her long brown curls flowing down her back. It was never revealed if they were natural or artificial. She employed a housekeeper who came every day except Sunday. The maid kept the big house clean and in good order but Charlotte did her own cooking and always ate well.
On Sundays she attended a nearby Presbyterian Church; mainly for the purpose of socializing with the neighborhood ladies and after the service they gathered in the church basement where there was a kitchen and a large dining area. They made coffee and tea and shared desserts supplied by a committee. After leaving the church they would meet in various homes where they digested all of the news of happenings around the city. Charlotte enjoyed the interaction with the church ladies but was never quite satisfied that this was all there is to life. Something was missing. She thought of traveling but kept putting it off.
Christmas came on a Sunday this year and Charlotte went to church like all Sunday mornings. She was disappointed that not many of her friends stayed for tea at the church on Christmas. There was one lady that she didn’t know well who was hanging around so Charlotte introduced herself. She learned that the woman’s name was Alta Bowman and that she was new to Buffalo. When they were the only two people left in the building Alta invited Charlotte to come to her home and she accepted with pleasure. She dreaded being home alone on Christmas.
Alta lived in a small house that was in need of a lot of repair. She obviously wasn’t rich by any means. In fact her furniture was ready for the trash heap. Once coffee was made and both women were relaxed Charlotte said I hope you don’t think me a busy body or someone who wants to intrude into your affairs, but may I say something a little personal?
Anything said in friendship is not intrusive, Charlotte.
I’m glad you feel that way so here it is. My mother passed away several years ago and after settling her estate and her house was sold I stored her furniture in my attic and some in the basement. My friends advised me to advertise it for sale. They said it would bring a good price but I just couldn’t bring myself to sell my mother’s things.
Alta spoke up then asking are you rich or something?
I was left with a comfortable savings. I’ll never run out, my dear.
So what will you do with her stuff?
That’s just what I was getting around to Alta I would like for you to come to my home and look the things over and pick out any that you can use. It’s almost new. We could get help from the church people to move it. What do you think?
Well Charlotte I’m not going to be too proud to accept.
"That’s great. Why don’t you come over on Wednesday before the prayer meeting? In fact come to dinner.