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The Wedding Promise
Carolyn Davidson
This book is dedicated to the memory
of Arnold “Jake” McDonnell, brother-in-law and friend, a wounded warrior who spent over 40 years in his wheelchair. He was a hero to the end. and To Mr. Ed Sweetheart, husband, lover and friend— Father and grandfather extraordinaire— A man who knows the meaning of romance
“I didn’t frighten you?” His grin widened.
She met his gaze, her blue eyes shiny with the tears she had not shed. “I liked the kiss. I just didn’t think it was proper, with me working for you, and all. I can’t stay here if you intend to…”
“I won’t take you to my bed, Rachel.”
Her quick look was skeptical. “I don’t know much about men, Cord McPherson, but my mother told me that when a man takes a kiss, he usually plans on…Well, anyway, she said I should be sure that a man has honorable intentions when I let him kiss me.”
“Ah…there’s