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    Rocky Mountain Vignettes: Six Pack Ranch
    Rocky Mountain Vignettes: Six Pack Ranch
    Rocky Mountain Vignettes: Six Pack Ranch
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    Rocky Mountain Vignettes: Six Pack Ranch

    By Vivian Arend

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    About this ebook

    After the stories are done, their stories go on.

     

    One of the great parts of writing a long, family saga is that I get to revisit characters who have already hit their happily-ever-after. Over the past couple of years I've written short vignettes revisiting characters from the SIX PACK RANCH series. They're written specifically for readers who have already enjoyed the main stories. These short visits with favourite friends were sent out in newsletters.

     

    But, for those readers who want to have them on their ereader, I've made them available digitally for your convenience. Check first to see where each vignette fits into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven't yet read!

     

     

    Reading Order for the combined SIX PACK RANCH and THOMPSON & SONS series

    Coleman family tree (original and most up to date)

    Coleman ranch map

    The following vignettes:

    Making Memories (Blake & Jaxi) 2K words

    Never Too Far (Vicki & Joel) 2K words

    Home Building (Gabe & Allison) 2K words

    Rubber Boot Romance (Travis, Cassidy & Ashley) 3K words

    Lights & Secrets (Blake, Jaxi, Travis, Cassidy & Ashley) 4K words

    A Daddy's Love (Blake/Jaxi & family, Daniel/Beth & family) 4K words

    Chapter One of A Rancher's Heart

     

     

     

    I hope you enjoy these short visits with the Colemans!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArend Publishing Inc
    Release dateMar 6, 2016
    ISBN9781524200794
    Rocky Mountain Vignettes: Six Pack Ranch

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      Rocky Mountain Vignettes - Vivian Arend

      Rocky Mountain Vignettes

      ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIGNETTES

      SIX PACK RANCH

      VIVIAN AREND

      CONTENTS

      Message from Vivian Arend

      Six Pack Ranch Reading Order

      Coleman Family Tree

      1. Making Memories

      2. Never Too Far

      3. Home Building

      4. Rubber Boot Romance

      5. Lights and Secrets

      6. A Daddy’s Love

      Current Coleman Family Tree

      Rocky Mountain House Map

      Also by Vivian Arend

      A Rancher’s Heart

      About the Author

      MESSAGE FROM VIVIAN AREND

      After the story is done, their stories go on.

      One of the great parts of writing a long, family saga is getting to revisit characters who have already hit their happily-ever-after. I’ve shared these vignettes in newsletters, and they’re available for free on my website, but this collection is for your convenience on your device.

      These are short vignettes involving couples in the Coleman family—check first to see where they fit into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven’t yet read! Now that the series is done, this is the complete collection of all Six Pack Ranch vignettes.

      These are NOT full length stories. More a moment in their lives.

      I hope they make you smile.

      With love from me and the Coleman clan!

      SIX PACK RANCH READING ORDER

      Rocky Mountain Heat (Six Pack Ranch 1)

      Rocky Mountain Haven (Six Pack Ranch 2)

      Rocky Mountain Desire (Six Pack Ranch 3)

      Making Memories (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 1)

      Rocky Mountain Angel (Six Pack Ranch 4)

      Rocky Mountain Rebel (Six Pack Ranch 5)

      Never Too Far (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 2)

      Rocky Mountain Freedom (Six Pack Ranch 6)

      Home Building (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 3)

      Rubber Boot Romance (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 4)

      Rocky Mountain Romance (Six Pack Ranch 7)

      Rocky Mountain Retreat (Six Pack Ranch 8)

      Rocky Mountain Shelter (Six Pack Ranch 9)

      Lights & Secrets (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 5)

      Rocky Mountain Devil (Six Pack Ranch 10)

      A Daddy’s Love (Six Pack Ranch Vignette 6)

      Rocky Mountain Home (Six Pack Ranch 11)

      Rocky Mountain Forever (Six Pack Ranch 12)

      COLEMAN FAMILY TREE

      Coleman Family Tree at the start of the series

      1

      MAKING MEMORIES

      This piece feature Jaxi and Blake Coleman. The oldest brother of six, Blake’s been enjoying married life and his twin baby girls. He wouldn’t change a thing, even though he still teases Jaxi they were supposed to have all boys. Jaxi’s more than content—this is what she’d longed for.

      Timeline: This scene takes place during the final months of Rocky Mountain Desire, and about eight months before Rocky Mountain Rebel begins.

      Cover for Making Memories

      Childish laughter echoed again, the vibrant noise bouncing off the living room walls and warming the room as much as the fire in the old stone hearth. Rebecca peeked out from between her fingers and shrieked even louder as her daddy raised his hands in the air, growling like a bear. The second of the nearly two-year-old twins rushed from behind the couch to come to her sister’s defense. Rachel, in her usual outgoing way, threw her arms around Blake’s neck and clung tightly while she shouted for her sister to run.

      Where’d those little girls go? Blake twisted in mock confusion as the twins’ shrieks dropped to secretive toddler giggling. I could have sworn they were here a minute ago.

      Jaxi stood in the doorway of the kitchen, and soaked it all in. The gentle affection, the happiness—the love that filled her home from morning to night. Her heart filled with pleasure as her husband dropped to his knees to better play with his children.

      She’d been in love with Blake forever, but the last two and a half years had been so much richer than she’d ever imagined. He’d been even more than she’d dreamed, this generous man who’d been up long before dawn, who’d put in a full day’s work on the ranch, yet still found time to offer his little girls the tender affection of a daddy.

      She watched until a wave of sleepiness struck, and she blinked hard to chase away the cobwebs. If she didn’t move now Blake would have three to tuck into bed. She hated to put an end to their fun, but it was time.

      Jaxi stepped into the room. Blake, did you lose my babies?

      They turned her way—two tiny, but beautiful blond heads, and a dark-haired one whose expression of admiration and intimate heat made her knees weak and her heart pound, as if she’d been the one being chased.

      I didn’t get losted, Rachel reassured her. The little one padded up and curled her flannel PJ clad body around Jaxi’s legs.

      Rebecca, like the daddy’s girl she was, took advantage of his distraction to crawl into Blake’s arms. She caught his neck in a one-armed death-grip and stared earnestly at Jaxi. Instinct won out as the little girl slipped her thumb into her mouth, eyelids drooping, as the fight to stay awake grew more intense.

      All my girls ready for bed? Blake asked.

      Story first, Rachel demanded.

      Of course, story. Jaxi cuddled her close then savoured the evening routine of tucking her precious babies in for the night.

      Kisses, stories, and more kisses done, Jaxi found herself enfolded in strong arms. The fire in the grate had burned low while they’d put the girls to bed, but in Blake’s embrace Jaxi didn’t notice the chill in the room.

      Blake snuck his fingers under her chin and raised her lips to his. A sweet, soft caress that melted away the minor frustrations of her day. Everything put aside except seeking his touch.

      Hmm. Jaxi cupped her palm to his cheek. That was extra delicious.

      It’s a special night. Blake spoke seriously, his dark grey gaze dancing over her face.

      Jaxi paused and considered. Really? It was the middle of March. Not her birthday, and there were no calendar holidays anytime soon.

      She twisted to face him. Special?

      Blake nodded. His serious expression melted at the edges, and his smile broke free. What? Don’t tell me you don’t know what we’re celebrating?

      There were no family events, or even remote anniversary dates to commemorate. She shook her head, covering her yawn. You lost me.

      I was sure— He paused, then nodded determinedly. "I am sure."

      March. She racked her brains. The only thing that came to mind was St. Patrick’s Day, but green beer didn’t usually make him this excited.

      You know, it’s kind of fun to know something before you do. He leaned back against the couch, easing his hands behind his head.

      Gloating. Definitely gloating.

      Jaxi was too mellow to care. A second yawn snuck

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