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    Bluest Eyes in Texas: A Country Romance Novel (Book 1)
    Bluest Eyes in Texas: A Country Romance Novel (Book 1)
    Bluest Eyes in Texas: A Country Romance Novel (Book 1)
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    Bluest Eyes in Texas: A Country Romance Novel (Book 1)

    By S.A. Tadej

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    After her father receives a large promotion at work, 21-year old Makenzie Adams is forced to move with her family from Oklahoma to Texas to finish her last year of college. She quickly falls in love and finds her soul mate in Caleb, one of her family’s new servants from the opposite side of the tracks. When her parents learn of the romance, the two are tragically forced apart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherS.A. Tadej
    Release dateJan 12, 2013
    ISBN9781301080298
    Bluest Eyes in Texas: A Country Romance Novel (Book 1)
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    S.A. Tadej

    Author & full time proud mama!Animal Lover. Advocate for human & animal rights. Avid reader."Don't do to any living being what you wouldn't want done to yourself." ~ words to live byCurrently working on a screenplay and a new romance novel.

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      Bluest Eyes in Texas - S.A. Tadej

      Bluest Eyes in Texas

      Book 1

      by S.A. Tadej

      Copyright © 2012 by S.A. Tadej

      Smashwords Edition

      This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer’s imagination or have been used fictitiously and not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales or organizations is entirely coincidental.

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      To my daughter and my mother for their love and support

      "He felt now that he was not simply close to her,

      but that he did not know where he ended and she began."

      ~ Leo Tolstoy

      Chapter 1

      Makenzie Adams cranked the volume up on the radio in her new canary yellow Mustang Cobra as she drove down the country road. Just ahead of her in a black Mercedes Guardian was her parents, Michael and Natasha, and her little sister, Mia. Makenzie sang along with the radio until she felt her cell phone vibrate in her lap. She turned the radio down and grabbed the phone. The caller id showed that it was her mother calling.

      Hello, Makenzie said.

      Hey, it’s mom. Are you hungry?

      Starving.

      Well there’s a diner a few miles up the road on the right. Pull in and we’ll stop for a quick bite.

      Sounds good.

      Okay, see you in a bit. Love ya!

      Love you too, mom. Bye.

      Makenzie turned the radio back up, slammed her foot down on the gas, and passed her parents, sticking her hand out the window and waving as she did. A few minutes later she pulled into the parking lot at the diner and reached across the passenger seat for her purse. She flipped the visor down and looked in the small mirror. Big, bright blue eyes stared back at her with a sweet innocence that some would say came from her sheltered life. But those who knew her best said it could only be a reflection of the sweetness of her soul.

      Makenzie was beautiful, with her high cheekbones, cute little nose, and smooth, flawless, porcelain like skin. Her hair was whitish-blonde and fell in long, loose ringlets to the middle of her back. Everyone always told Makenzie that she could be a model, but she just laughed it off, her personality proof that she didn’t know how beautiful she was.

      Makenzie flipped the visor back up, put her keys in her purse and got out of the car. Her parents and four-year-old sister were walking toward her. She noticed that her mother was giving her the ‘I’m not happy’ look. Uh oh! Makenzie thought as she bit her lower lip. It was a habit she had whenever she was nervous. Mia ran to Makenzie.

      Big Mak! she called.

      Muppet! Makenzie called back as she lifted her sister up, kissing her cheek. Are you hungry?

      Yes. My tummy hurts, Mia replied.

      Oh, it does, does it? Makenzie teased as she played with Mia’s long blonde curls.

      What was that? Natasha asked.

      What was what? Makenzie answered, giving her best look of innocence.

      You know perfectly well what I’m talking about, young lady. Your driving back there!

      Oh. Are you upset that I passed you and dad? Makenzie giggled.

      There will be no more of that, you hear?

      No more of that, young lady, Mia mimicked.

      Yes, mother.

      Makenzie, with Mia still in her arms, followed her parents into the diner. It was really crowded for a Sunday night. A cheery, bright-eyed young woman with a thick southern drawl greeted them.

      Makenzie and her family followed the cheery hostess to their booth and sat down to look at their menus. So how much longer until we reach our new home? Makenzie asked.

      Oh, I’d say about another hour or so, Michael replied.

      Good because my neck is starting to get sore from all the driving, Makenzie replied. She felt someone looking at her and turned her head to look.

      Hi! I’m Robert and I’ll be your waiter this evening. Can I get you some drinks? The man stammered and dropped his notepad. He quickly bent to pick it up. When he stood back up, he was blushing and looked really embarrassed.

      Makenzie felt sorry for him, so she smiled at him. I’ll have a Coke, she answered. Robert smiled back at her and got everyone else’s drink orders. Her mom grinned. What? Makenzie asked.

      I think the waiter has a thing for you, she said.

      Shut up. He can hear you, Makenzie whispered across the table. Natasha shook her head, still smiling. Michael frowned his disapproval to his wife.

      Robert soon returned to their table with their drinks and took their orders. Makenzie made small talk with her family while they waited for their food. I still can’t believe we’re moving when I only had one semester of college left, Makenzie stated, shaking her head in disbelief.

      We would’ve paid for you to stay in a dorm, Michael reminded her.

      You know I wouldn’t stay behind and leave Mia, Makenzie said as she smiled at her little sister.

      We talked about this already, her father replied. My company is relocating to Texas. I had no choice. This is a huge promotion for me.

      I know, dad. It’s just that I’m going to miss all my friends in Oklahoma.

      Well, think of it this way, it’s a new start for all of us, Natasha said cheerily. And besides, Uncle Teddy will be staying with us for a while, so you’ll have him to talk to. Makenzie smiled as she thought of her Uncle Teddy. At twenty-four, he was just three years older than her. They had been close since she was little and he had always felt like a big brother to her.

      We better be getting back on the road, Michael said when everyone finished eating. He laid money on the table and stood up. Makenzie, you follow us, he said as he gave her a stern look.

      Yes, sir, Makenzie replied.

      A little over an hour later, they arrived at their new home. Makenzie drove her Mustang through the white iron security gates that enclosed their new property, made her way around the circular drive and parked. She looked up at the gigantic white house. Looks like a giant dollhouse. How fitting for Barbie and Ken, Makenzie thought to herself as she thought of her good-looking parents. Her mother was only thirty-nine, but looked like she was still in her late twenties. She was tall and beautiful, with big green eyes and long, blonde hair. She had a slim, athletic build to her, much like Makenzie. Everyone always thought she was Makenzie’s sister rather than her mother. Her father was forty-two, but also looked much younger. He was tall at 6’2, with light brown hair and Makenzie’s dramatic blue eyes. He had a muscular build to him and a natural tan.

      The movers were already there carrying furniture in the front door. This is going to take a while, Makenzie thought as she shrugged and got out of the car. She walked to her dad’s Mercedes to help Mia out of the car. Come on, squirt, let’s go see the backyard, she said as she lifted Mia out of her car seat, set her on the ground, and grabbed her tiny hand.

      Makenzie couldn’t believe her eyes as she rounded the corner into the backyard. There was a huge in ground swimming pool and a tennis court. Across from the tennis court was a motel style building that would house the help. On the other side of the staff building were the stables, which held several horses, including Makenzie’s favorite, a white mare. The yard also had a large garden area with stone benches, an arbor covered with climbing roses and a huge variety of summer flowers. It’s so beautiful. It’s like paradise on earth. Her eyes kept scanning until they fell upon a park area with a big sand box, swings, slides, and monkey bars.

      Oh wow! Mia exclaimed.

      Makenzie laughed. Mia must have found the park too, no doubt. Come on, kiddo. I’ll race you to the swings, Makenzie said as she took off running.

      Wait! Wait! Mia cried.

      Makenzie ran back to Mia, picked her up, and ran with her to the swings. As if I would actually leave you. Makenzie laughed. She put Mia on a swing and gently pushed her. After she got her off to a good start, she jumped on the swing next to hers. The two girls swung for a while. Then Makenzie decided to go see the inside of the house.

      Makenzie picked Mia up and carried her to the house. When she came in the front door she gasped with excitement. Holy crap! Look at the size of the foyer. Wonder how big the rest of the house is. Their last home had been big and extravagant, but nothing close to the likes of this. Must have been some promotion dad got, she thought as she looked around. There was a huge double staircase with ornate wrought iron railings on both sides leading upstairs. The stairs must

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