A Snow Country Christmas (The Carsons of Mustang Creek #4)(53)
Lately, she had not seen a great deal of evidence to support the latter part of that statement, but, then again, Providence was under no discernible obligation to explain itself or its ways to questioning mortals, particularly in light of the stupidity, greed and cruelty so far displayed by the human race.
One by one, Caroline confronted the haunting possibilities, the pictures standing vivid in her thoughts, nearly tangible. In the most immediate scenario, she could not find Jacob, even after the most arduous search imaginable. There had been a mistake, and he had been taken to some other place entirely, or died in transit, and been buried in an anonymous grave, one she would never be able to locate.
In the next, she did find her husband, but she had not arrived quickly enough to hold his hand, stroke his forehead, bid him a tender farewell. He had already succumbed, and all that was left of him was a gray, waxen corpse lying in a ramshackle coffin. When she touched him, in this vision, his flesh was so cold that it left her fingertips numb and burning, as if frostbitten.
But there was one more tableau to face and in many ways, it was the most terrible of all. Here, Jacob was alive, horribly maimed, helpless, forced to bear the unbearable until death delivered him from his sufferings in days, weeks, months—or years.
The thought tormented Caroline.
If only she knew what to expect, she might be able to prepare somehow.
But then, how could one prepare for the shock of seeing a beloved husband, broken and torn? Suppose Jacob was so disfigured that she did not recognize him or, worse yet, allowed shock or dismay to show in her face, her manner, her bearing?
She swayed, not daring to draw the deep breath her body craved, lest the dreadful smells of disease and suffering and death finally overwhelm her, render her useless to Jacob just when he needed her most.
And that would not do.
Copyright ? 2018 by Hometown Girl Makes Good, Inc.
The Queen of Western Romance brings you a captivating series featuring the irresistible Carsons of Mustang Creek, strong, arresting men who embody the West and define what it means to be a rancher, a cowboy and a hero. Get ready to fall in love!
Forever a Hero Always a Cowboy Once a Rancher A Snow Country Christmas
Complete your collection!
“[A] marvelous contemporary western trilogy launch...fraught with amazing chemistry.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Once a Rancher
The women of Bliss County are ready to meet the men of their dreams! Don’t miss any of the titles in the charming Brides of Bliss County series:
Christmas in Mustang Creek The Marriage Season The Marriage Charm The Marriage Pact
Get ready to be swept off your feet by The Montana Creeds, cowboys to the core, and the women who love them!
A Creed Country Christmas Montana Creeds: Tyler Montana Creeds: Dylan Montana Creeds: Logan
Available now!
“Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget.”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
*
Did you know that Harlequin My Rewards members earn FREE books and more?
Join
www.HarlequinMyRewards.com
today to start earning your FREE books!
*