While the story is part of the Bachelors and Babies series, it is a stand-alone story. The story is a clean historical western-based book. The story will bring together Kendrick Denham and Mrs. Lydia Meyers together. Kendrick will be shocked to be told he is the father of a six-month-old baby girl named Madeline and need help so he can run his butcher shop business.
Kendrick “Rick” Denham will have an unusual visit from a woman and her man-of-business where she will check out his business, his mannerism and purchase two hens from him. What a shock when several months later, the sheriff and deputy show up in a wagon with a rocking chair, trunk, basket, goat, and baby girl—claiming that he is the child’s father. It doesn’t take long for word to spread around the town of Columbia—including to his backyard neighbor, Dorcas Thompson.
“You placed the order. Now, looks like it’s time for you to take delivery.” --the Deputy
“The wages of sin, Mr. Denham. The wages of sin.” –Dorcas Thompson
Widow Lydia Meyers, along with her two sons, Will and Cole, and her stepson, Race, travels from their home in Pennsylvania, where they have been asked to leave by the eldest brother, who inherited from his father. Race will help them get to California safely, but he now needs to make a name for himself. Lydia and her sons will be at the mercy of her sister, Dorcas, and her family.
The story's plot will have Kendrick shocked when the sheriff informs him that he was named as the father of the baby—but he knows that isn’t true. Proving it impossible, the mother deceased, and the child placed in his care. A letter from Pearl about Madeline helps some but still leaves many unanswered questions. How will he care for a baby and run a business? The Thompson twins, Caroline (Caro) and Charlotte (Lottie), keep this story in stitches as they are blunt in what they say and their interactions with each other. While they help Kendrick, without his consent, their suggestion of Lydia as a caregiver for Madeline makes things better for Rick but causes issues in the Thompson household.
“We don’t know much about how babies come into being, but even we know it takes longer than two months to make a six-month-old baby.”
The story is a mystery, suspense, with plenty of laughing out loud humor. It will have a mother wanting better for her child and picking a man she believes will be trustworthy. Two sisters are complete opposites, one a snob, the other a caring person, and too much history and tension for them to live together. It will be twin sisters who make this story with their actions and comments. Then add in an innocent child, a severed relationship, and a short romance—and you have a fantastic tale based around a historical location.
“Even though we’ve known each other for only days, I feel we’ve already been through so much. I was afraid to believe I could make a good choice this soon.”
The story has several twists and turns, mostly likable characters and human compassion. Life throws obstacles, and you can either grow with it or give up. Rick picked an occupation that people needed, a butcher—Jeb had gold fever, but learned that his skills are better used as a builder—and walking away from his family was a mistake. Rick and Lydia are each in a predicament, and either they can complain or find a happily ever after solution—the chemistry is there, the need is great—the outcome is their future. This time in life, it is their choice.
“None of us knows everything, but we do the best we can. Love is what really matters. The rest will come.”
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- RedReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020
The best of the series to date
- Melba HardReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2020
Lovely short story., Plenty of humour.
