Broncos and Ballads (Healing Springs Ranch #2)

by Jody Hedlund

“We all have times where we fail, but that doesn’t make us a failure.”

Good advice

“You’re wrong, Reed. I’m the one who needs to convince Brock.” At her statement, Brock’s gaze swung to her and the intensity of his eyes raked over her.

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!

She blew out a breath and made herself say the truth. “I realized that I don’t love Reed…” His eyes snapped to hers and rounded with surprise. “You don’t?” “Not the way I love you.”

Internally screaming

“I love you, Brock.” She wanted to reach for his hands, clasp them in hers, but she still had no right to assume he would try their relationship again, this time for real. “I know I don’t deserve you, not after the way I shut you out. But if you’re still open to seeing where our relationship could go, I’d like another chance.” He lifted a hand to her face and caressed her cheek. “If you really want to be with me, I’m warning you that it’s gonna be real hard—” “I realize all relationships face challenges—” He touched her lips and silenced her. “It’s gonna be real hard because I’ll probably drive you crazy with how crazy I am about you.” All the tension that had been building over the past two weeks slid away, and happiness rolled in to replace it. She couldn’t hold back a smile. “I think I can handle your craziness.” “Do you?” His grin kicked up again. “I might even like that craziness.”

My heart is pounding with joy!!!

“What if I fail?” Venus’s voice was low and filled with doubts. “I didn’t have the same kind of example that you did. In fact, my mom’s relationships always fail.” “Even with my good example, I’ve done a lot wrong. The key is that we have to make our own choices on how we want to love.”

WOW!! Don’t let the failed relationships around you dictate how you love someone and how you let someone else love you!

“No matter our pasts, we get to write the story we want for our future.”