Mail Order Mischief: Brides of Beckham, #16
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When Elizabeth Miller agreed to manage a mail order bride agency years before, she had no idea that it would leave her lonely and isolated. She's loved one man for years and is about to give up on marrying for love entirely. When she receives a letter from a man in Texas looking for a bride, she considers marrying him to be close to her sister. She doesn't want to be alone for the rest of her life.
Bernard agrees to work for Elizabeth after his life is shattered. As he slowly heals and picks up the pieces and gets to know his beautiful employer, he realizes he is falling for her more and more, but he knows his place in life. When she insists on taking a trip to Fort Worth to check out a potential groom, he knows he can't send her alone. Will he be able to survive the long train ride to Fort Worth without letting his feelings show? Or will Elizabeth somehow convince him that they are meant to be?
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Mail Order Mischief - Kirsten Osbourne
Introduction
WHEN ELIZABETH MILLER agreed to manage a mail order bride agency years before, she had no idea that it would leave her lonely and isolated. She's loved one man for years and is about to give up on marrying for love entirely. When she receives a letter from a man in Texas looking for a bride, she considers marrying him to be close to her sister. She doesn't want to be alone for the rest of her life.
Bernard agrees to work for Elizabeth after his life is shattered. As he slowly heals and picks up the pieces and gets to know his beautiful employer, he realizes he is falling for her more and more, but he knows his place in life. When she insists on taking a trip to Fort Worth to check out a potential groom, he knows he can't send her alone. Will he be able to survive the long train ride to Fort Worth without letting his feelings show? Or will Elizabeth somehow convince him that they are meant to be?
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Chapter 1
ELIZABETH MILLER READ through the requirements of yet another man seeking a bride. Her desk was littered with letters from men from all over the country. She was intrigued as she read it, thinking that maybe soon she'd take the plunge and become a mail order bride herself. Anything was better than spending the rest of her life in the midst of unrequited love.
Miss Miller? Do you need anything this afternoon?
Bernard Tandy asked from the doorway of her office.
Elizabeth shook her head. No, thank you,
she responded, her heart fluttering as it did every time she saw him. Bernard had worked for her for almost ten years now, and every day her feelings for him became stronger and more intense. She wasn't certain how much longer she could hide them.
As he turned away, she called out to him. Wait!
He turned back and gazed at her, his face formal. She didn't remember ever hearing him laugh. He worked so hard at maintaining their formal relationship. He was her butler and bodyguard. Nothing more. Yes?
Would you sit down for a moment? I want to show you something.
Bernard walked into the room and sat down on the sofa across from her. He took the letter she offered him and read it, his face intense as it always was when he was reading a missive from a potential groom. Do you want me to investigate this Robert Weist, Miss Miller?
Eventually, of course, but first I want to know if you think he would be suitable for me.
She watched his face carefully for any sign that he didn't want her marrying another man. Surely he had some emotions under his formal exterior.
Bernard's eyes widened, showing his surprise at her words. For you? What do you mean?
Exactly what you think I mean. I—I think it's time I marry and have children. I never meant to be a businesswoman for the rest of my life.
Elizabeth shrugged, watching Bernard closely. Mr. Weist lives in Fort Worth, Texas. I'd be close to Susan.
Bernard knew immediately she was talking about her older sister who had gone to Texas as a mail order bride more than ten years before. That's not enough reason to marry a stranger. Miss Miller—Elizabeth, I don't want to see you married to someone simply because you're looking for a potential husband. Let me investigate him.
He'd find something derogatory in the man's background. He had to!
Elizabeth nodded. Do you think you'll go to Fort Worth to do it?
She knew he could call on their contacts in that part of the country, but felt strongly he'd want to investigate himself.
At his nod, Elizabeth smiled softly. How would you feel if I went with you and visited Susan and her family? I'd like to get to know my nieces and nephews.
Susan had married a rancher just outside Forth Worth, who had four young sons. She had two daughters now that Elizabeth had yet to meet, and a newborn son. Well, he was a few months old, but that was close enough to newborn for Elizabeth. Despite the fact that she sent women to marry men all over the country, she'd never stepped foot outside Massachusetts. While travel sounded nice, she longed for a family of her own. Maybe spending the extra time with Bernard would make her realize he wasn't as perfect as she wanted him to be. Maybe it was time for her to see a new place.
Bernard frowned. She'd never asked to go with him on a business trip before, and while he wasn't opposed to the idea, he wasn't for it either. How could he spend that much time in her company? I'm not certain that's a good idea, Miss Miller.
Using her formal name helped him to rebuild the wall between them in his mind.
You called me Elizabeth just a minute ago. Why is it back to Miss Miller? I'm going to Fort Worth to see my sister, and I can go alone, or you can go with me.
She knew he would insist she couldn't go alone as an unmarried woman. She looked forward to the extra time spent with him. How could she not? Maybe, just maybe, if she was under his thumb for the long journey, he would realize she was the woman that would complete him.
Bernard sighed. You can't go alone. You never know what kind of scoundrel will prey on a young lady traveling alone.
He shook his head. How could she even consider going alone after the fiasco with the deacons?
She shrugged. We send mail order brides out West alone all the time. I really don't see what the difference is.
The difference is that the mail order brides are not under my care, and you are. When do you want to leave?
He knew it was a mistake to travel with her. How could he hide his feelings if they were constantly around each other? At least in Beckham he could go home to his small house every evening, and he had a real job directing the servants. On a train, he'd have nothing to do but spend time with her.
She mentally calculated how long it would take to pack. Her younger sister, Mary, sometimes helped her with the business, so she could easily take her place for the time she was gone. I'd like to leave in two weeks.
She turned back to her desk pulling a sheet of paper to her. I trust that will work for you?
she asked, looking at him over her shoulder.
Bernard nodded once. He