She Loves Me In The Spring (The Non-Honeymoon): Barrow Bros. Brides, #1
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He didn't kiss her, and she didn't force him to, but the desire was there for both of them. It had nothing to do with Walton, her failed wedding, or even being cooped up together in the hotel room. It was watching him sail and admiring him as a man. It was crying on his shoulder because she felt flawed. It was the hunger in his eye, knowing he'd seen her in her underthings, and though he'd done the right thing, he wouldn't forget it.
Brielle Hensley had her future all planned out. She'd designed the perfect wedding, picked the most beautiful dress. From the reception to the start of her married life, she knew what came next. Standing at the altar, however, her groom nowhere in sight, all those plans crumbled around her. She should have known better. The last thing her fiancé would ever do was embrace commitment.
Bradford Barrow wanted to kill his younger brother for running out on his bride. He's not really that surprised, though. Being a husband, taking on the responsibility of having a wife, was far more something he'd do himself. He'd always been the dutiful son, the faithful employer. His entire life is about doing what's expected of him and checking off the tasks on his ever-present lists.
Yet, sent to make a formal apology the next day, he and Brielle make a rash decision – to go on her honeymoon together. She needs to shake off his brother's betrayal, and he needs to do something impulsive for once. Except, what begins innocently enough soon takes on a life of its own, and it could be that the acceptance they've both been looking for comes from the most spontaneous thing of all – love.
Book 1 of 4 in the BARROW BROS. SERIES by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS. A spring romance. 20,000 words.
Suzanne D. Williams
Best-selling author, Suzanne D. Williams, is a native Floridian, wife, mother, and photographer. She is the author of both nonfiction and fiction books. She writes a monthly column for Steves-Digicams.com on the subject of digital photography, as well as devotionals and instructional articles for various blogs. She also does graphic design for self-publishing authors. She is co-founder of THE EDGE. To learn more about what she’s doing and check out her extensive catalogue of stories, visit http://suzanne-williams-photography.blogspot.com/ or link with her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/suzannedwilliamsauthor.
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She Loves Me In The Spring (The Non-Honeymoon) - Suzanne D. Williams
SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS
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© 2017 SHE LOVES ME IN THE SPRING: THE NON-HONEYMOON (Barrow Bros. Brides) Book 1 by Suzanne D. Williams
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, and/or events is purely coincidental.
CHAPTER 1
Pink petals danced across a cobalt blue sky on an early spring breeze still crisp with the remains of winter. Catching hold of her veil, it lifted the filmy fabric and tossed it upward, a halo around her fiery red locks. Despite the perfect weather, the expensively decorated chapel, and several hundred eager guests, Brielle Hensley held back her tears. Her shoes pinched her toes, making her discomfort that much worse, and she shifted her feet, in the process, catching her heel on the hem of her wedding dress. The rip of the satin fabric also tore at her soul, and the burn behind her eyelids bubbled up at last, salty drops in her lashes.
Oh, drat that horrible man.
Her maid of honor and best friend, Dana Finerty, curled a tissue in her palm, dabbing the corner beneath Brielle’s eyes. I hope he shrivels up to the size of a prune and fathers raisin babies.
Her laughter rang with pain, becoming a sob at the end. He’d said he loved her, yet he clearly wasn’t coming, leaving her humiliated. Her family ... his family ... all crowded in the pavilion, a sea of pastel lace. Her tears blurred the scene, and the temperatures, mild and pleasant moments ago, became stuffy. Her head swirled, and her knees gave way.
Before she hit the lawn, two strong arms caught hold and hauled her upright. Spicy masculine cologne tickled her nostrils with the faint scent of spearmint.
I’ve got her.
Her savior lifted her easily off her feet, tipping her against his chest. The heavy fabric of his suit coat pressed warm against her cheek. His fingers cupped her arm and thigh.
Take her inside,
Dana said. Put her on the chaise.
The chaise she’d sat on when she’d arrived, daydreaming about becoming Mrs. Walton Barrow. A fresh round of tears escaped, dampening the man’s clothing. He didn’t act bothered, though, but carried her into the bride’s room and gently laid her down.
He hovered overhead long enough she saw his face, and she surprised at it. Not Walton, who was supposed to be here, but his older brother, Bradford. They’d only met a few times, but right off, she’d noticed how different they were. Walton was rash. He’d hop on a plane, not knowing where it’d land, and that appealed to her. She’d always been so tied down, so sedate. Bradford, on the other hand, was the logical one, the thinker. Walton was always making fun of him.
I’m so very sorry,
he said. We’ve all tried calling him, but he isn’t picking up.
He didn’t say so, but she read on his face what he left unsaid. That he wasn’t surprised. Thinking on it, neither was she. Fun-loving, instantaneous Walton, faced with never being free enough to hop that plane again, had freaked and run. That didn’t make her heart hurt less or her crying cease. Plus, he’d left her saddled with debt. A wedding dress she’d pawned her father’s Rolex for and a reception hall full of uneaten food.
If you would make our apologies to the guests,
Dana said, taking charge.
Brielle was grateful for her bossiness this once.
If they’ll make their way to the reception hall, we’ll go ahead and serve. No need to let it go to waste.
Like this day. Like this wedding. Like her life. She shut her eyes and wished for all she was worth that today had never happened.
Bradford hung his head, a pain he’d nicknamed Walton encircling his neck. As much as he loved his brother, he’d definitely seen this coming. He had too many years with him, observing his random behavior, to not pick out all the signs he’d turn tail and run ... the shuffling feet because he couldn’t stand still, a tendency to interrupt conversations for trivial phone calls, and most importantly, showing up to his own bachelor party an hour late. The three of them, himself, Jarek, and Packard, had discussed afterward whether their brother would flee and agreed it was likely.
Now, proven right, he had to break it to their mother, who was inordinately fond of the girl, Brielle. She’d known her longer than Walton had, which made his betrayal the worst thing. Here, she’d introduced them, only to feel horrible guilt.
His glossy dress shoes sunk into the lush green grass, leftover dew beading on the tips. Wrapping his hand around the back of his neck, he squeezed, but the throb spanned upward, pounding in his head. He focused, aiming first for their mother. Bending over, he whispered in her ear. Walton’s not coming.
Stoic, not one wrinkle on her face twitched, but he heard her breath rush out. She nodded, seconds later, and waved him forward. He approached the minister next. I’m sorry, Reverend, but it seems our brother, the groom, has changed his mind.
The Reverend’s expression grew grave. One finger laid upside his nose, he replied in a deep voice. Would you like me to announce it?
No, I’ll do it. He’s our family member. We should bear the brunt of the disappointment.
Doing that, however, shifted the pain to his chest. Bradford thumped his breastbone and determined to speak. If I can have your attention,
he said, raising his voice. Our apologies, but there won’t be a wedding.
A murmur rippled through the guests.
He held up his hand, palm outward. There are refreshments in the reception hall. We don’t want them to go to waste, so please stay and enjoy. Thank you, for coming.
The crowd held still for a moment, one by one