Second Chance Brides (43 page)
Read Second Chance Brides Online
Authors: Vickie Mcdonough
Tags: #Christian Fiction, #Mail Order Brides, #Romance, #General, #Christian, #Man-Woman Relationships, #Love Stories, #Texas, #Religious, #Fiction, #Western, #Historical
She gazed up at him as the pastor made his way toward them again. As she recited her vows, her gaze never left Mark’s. She pledged her loyalty and devotion, as he did. His grip on her hand tightened, and then he lifted it and slid a shiny gold band on her ring finger. Her heart overflowed with love for this man.
The pastor returned to his place up front and offered up a blessing on both new households. The he smiled and looked at each couple. “Gentlemen, you may kiss your bride.”
And Mark did. He pulled Shannon up against him, and her lips met his. How could her love have blossomed and grown so quickly? Only God could have done such a thing.
When Mark pulled away, his eyes twinkled, promising more to come.
The pastor lifted his face to the crowd. “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Howard and Mr. and Mrs.
Mark Corbett.”
As she and Mark and Dan and Leah turned to face the crowd, an earsplitting roar erupted. People cheered, whistled, and clapped, all sharing their joy. Dan guided Leah down the aisle, and Mark offered his arm to Shannon.
“Ready to begin our life together, Mrs. Corbett?”
“Aye, I am, sir.”
Garrett stopped them at the first row of benches. “Congratulations, brother.” He hugged Mark and slapped him on the back, then turned to Shannon. “Welcome to the family, sis.”
She smiled and hugged her rascally brother-in-law. Having a family member like him would surely keep things interesting.
As they continued down the aisle, she saw the smiling faces of the townsfolk she’d grown to care for. She might not live in Lookout much longer, but it would always hold a special place in her heart.
God had taken an orphan, an alien to this country, and given her a man to love and a family to cherish. Never again would she doubt His hand in her life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning author Vickie McDonough believes God is the ultimate designer of romance. She loves writing stories in which her characters find true love and grow in their faith. Vickie has published eighteen books. She is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers and is currently serving as ACFW treasurer. Vickie has been a book reviewer for nine years as well. She is a wife of thirty-five years, mother of four sons, and grandmother to a feisty three-year-old girl. When not writing, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling. Visit Vickie’s Web site at
www.vickiemcdonough.com
.
Table of Contents
OTHER BOOKS BY VICKIE MCDONOUGH:
