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  “There’s nothing wrong with good, honest work,” the cook said, scowling at the two younger women as she eavesdropped on their conversation. Her icy glare settled on Sally. “Quit gabbing and get back to work or I’ll make sure you both receive a dock in your pay.”

  “Yes, ma’am,” Sally said, turning her back to the cook. The face she pulled was so comical Kezia had to work to contain a laugh as her friend bustled back out to the dining room.

  Kezia settled her sleeping infant in the primitive bed then returned to washing dishes. Her mind whirled with possibilities while she worked.

  Should she take Sally’s advice and speak to Mrs. Walters about becoming a bride to a man she’d never met? What about her vow to never wed again? The two horrible men she’d known were enough to cure her for a lifetime of wanting to be around members of the male species.

  Could she give up her freedom, her dreams, to secure a safe and stable future for her daughter?

  How could she not…

  The Dove

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  Kit Morgan, aka Geralyn Beauchamp, lives in a log cabin in the woods in the wonderful state of Oregon. She grew up riding horses, playing cowboys and Indians and has always had a love of Westerns! She and her father watched many Western movies and television shows together, and enjoyed the quirky characters of Green Acres. Kit’s books have been described as “Green Acres meets Gunsmoke,” and have brought joy and entertainment to thousands of readers. Many of her books are now in audio format, performed by a talented voice actor who brings Kit’s characters to life, and can be found on Amazon, Audible.com and iTunes.