Free Most Eligible Cowboy (Peach Valley Romance Book 1) by Carly Morgan Page A

her aunt, there were more than two thousand varieties to choose from. Maya had always thought a peach was a peach, so she found that interesting. The room names were excellent and well thought out choices, including, The Cardinal Room, The Desert Gold Room, The Empress Room, The Honey Babe Room, The Reliance Room, The Golden Gem Room, and The Bonita Room. As Patty showed her each room, she told her about the coloring and flavors of each peach. Maya also found out that the variation Patty had in her orchard, and that was most common in Peach Valley, was the Reliance. The reason was mainly because they could survive the climate better than other variations.
    Aunt Patty also showed her how they would check in guests, the amazing, gourmet kitchen, the dining room, the laundry, and the cozy common area where couples could read or chat or just relax by the fire. Without a doubt the place was beautiful. Maya would have no problem taking some amazing pictures.
    Once aunt Patty finished showing Maya around, she ran back to her place for her lighting equipment. She set up and got started. For the next several hours she took dozens and dozens of pictures, only pausing long enough to eat the most amazing salmon in lemon butter sauce with wild rice and asparagus spears she’d ever tasted. Chef Logan Garrison had prepared it as a possible lunch contender. Maya made sure to let him know that if she had any say, that was a keeper. Everything tasted so delicious. He’d thanked her, fed her a piece of strawberry rhubarb pie and sent her on her way. She’d been so full, she thought about trying out one of the beds, but resisted and got back to work. The time flew by. It was the most she’d enjoyed photography in months. Around three o’clock that afternoon, Jackson texted her, letting her know he was at the stables, if she wanted to meet him there.
    Maya texted back, Nearly finished. Be down in five. She finished the shot she’d been working on. Placed everything back in its original position, cleaned up and carried her stuff downstairs. As she passed her aunt’s office, she paused. Patty stared at the computer, her reading glasses on her face, her eyes intent on her work.
    “I’ve got some really great pictures, aunt Patty,” Maya said.
    Patty pushed her glasses onto her head and smiled. “You’re finished?”
    Maya nodded. “I am in here. I’m still going to take photos of the barn, the pond, and the orchard, if that’s all right?”
    “More than all right? Did you need some help?” A flash of worry crossed Patty’s face and Maya guessed it was because of the last time she’d gone out walking alone.
    “Well, Jackson is at the stables now. We’re going to go horseback riding so I won’t be completely alone.” Maya forced herself to keep a straight face, not wishing to give her aunt any romantic ammunition.
    “Oh,” her aunt began, sliding her glasses onto her nose. “Carry on, then.” Maya saw the hint of a smile.
    “I will.” Maya shifted her equipment before continuing. “Once I’ve got all of the photos taken, it shouldn’t be more than three or four days to edit. By the weekend, I should have several pictures to show you.”
    “That’s wonderful honey.” She spoke while keeping her eyes on the screen. “Have fun with Jackson.”
    Maya finally smiled. “I intend to.”
    Aunt Patty looked up. “Have you ever ridden a horse?”
    “Not even once,” Maya admitted.
    That put a frown on her aunt’s face. “Please be careful.”
    Maya stuck out her tongue. “See you later.”
    “Have fun, honey.”
    She walked out, heading past the barn to get to her place. Her gaze instantly found Jackson when she rounded the corner and her heart skipped and began to gallop with excitement. He wore faded jeans, his regular hat and boots, and a navy button up shirt. Basically, he looked incredibly handsome. She tried to remember what she’d chosen to put on that morning. She’d dressed with the intent of riding with him