Mischievous Maid

River's End Ranch #15

by Cindy Nichols

Mirabelle Walters Banks has left her past behind and will do anything to stay at River’s End Ranch’s and never set eyes on Southern California again, and happily takes a job in the housekeeping department. The ranch’s rugged, majestic landscapes just beg to be put down on canvas and she does whatever it takes to stay—all she wants to do is paint.

Tony Morales has had a lifetime to paint the scenery at the ranch, and as the head of security, he has plenty of time to work, paint—and not much more.

Mira is asked to paint a portrait of a favorite at the ranch—a gnome named Gorgeous George—and their paths collide, their passion for art and beauty tying them together. But when her past catches up to her, how can Tony make sure they’ll have all the time they need—together?

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Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination" ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents. Five bestselling western romance authors have created a world like no other--full of fun outdoor activities, a huge family in need of love, and side characters you will never forget. Join us in a world where our characters learn, laugh and love.

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Genres: Romance

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2017

About the author

Cindy Nichols also writes as Cindy Caldwell

Cindy Nichols writes heartwarming stories interwoven with the bonds of friendship and family that combine what she loves most about women's fiction and romance.

She's lived most of her life near a beach...just the way she likes it. She hopes to share that feeling of peace and serenity with readers in her gently thought-provoking, feel-good stories.

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Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another wonderful visit to River's End Ranch. I have loved every installment in the series so far and I hope and pray it goes on for many more books! I so wish RER was real!

[Marsha Keeper Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed at Romance Is Ageless

Mischievous Maid is a lighthearted romance that simply hits you in the “feels good” department. Mira and Tony both work at River’s End Ranch Resort. Tony as head of security, and Mira as a maid at the main Bunkhouse hotel. Yet neither are doing what their heart’s desire – each is an artist creating the most vivid and beautiful paintings of the surrounding area. And both are holding onto secrets that may keep them apart if the’re not careful.

As always, Jaclyn comes to the rescue with the help of the fairies to send this couple on the right path. The rest is up to them, should they be brave enough to deal with the truth. Mira has fled California and is hoping desperately to remain hidden, to that end she’s made very few friends. But a commission for a portrait of a garden gnome soon changes that as she slowly lets people in. But trusting them with her truth is difficult. Tony is a hometown artist, never needing to leave the area. His paintings have become famous round the ranch but he hesitates in telling Mira exactly who created the paintings she so admires around the hotel. While neither’s truth is earth shattering, the lack of trust to expose themselves to each other is a problem that needs addressing.

I enjoyed Mira and Tony’s romance. A lighthearted romance full of characters we know and a few new friends to welcome to the River’s End family. If you enjoy Romance then Mischievous Maid and the entire River’s End Ranch series is something you may want to get started on – if you aren’t already caught up in it all

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[Dorothy Roller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this story of Mira and Tony. Both having secrets they don’t want each other to know but should have. I love that they have so much in common such as painting and both working at the Ranch.
I am happy they moved to nights with their jobs so they can spend everyday
together to get to know each other.
But a portrait of a Gnome?
This book has lots of humor, and of course romance and many other things that make this a great story.
I highly recommend this book and all the River’s End Ranch series. It’s a fun place to read about especially it’s quirky characters. I have read some out of order but that makes if hard if you don’t know all the characters but you still can read each book as a stand-alone. I do recommend reading from the book 1 and continue in order.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great even out of sequence!

I will never grasp talent and skill of the ladies who cooperatively write this series!!!
They could all have been written by one very talented author!!! Well done!

[Tonya VanWinkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Painting

I must say it was quite unique to be reading about painters while my daughter was laying on the floor watching Bob Ross and painting! Great story! Thank you for writing and sharing it with me.

[Roy Vestal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent plot

Ms. Caldwell weaves very interesting twists and turns into this tale. Although the reader knows the end of the story, the tale is told in such a way as to keep the reader's interest throughout.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mira & Tony see he world the same.

Mira came to River's End Ranch to hide from her past. With Tony's help she is able to fulfill her dreams. Another wonderful story at River's End Ranch.

[Pat Rathmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

NEW ROMANCE

Cute and entertaining short story about two people who meet. Each has their own job at the Ranch but in their spare time they both paint. As they eventually get together, they realize they find each other mutually attracted.

[Tj Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book

Tony and Mira are great together. Everyone has a history, Mira did not think she could ever leave here behind and start a life, the life she wanted. I enjoyed going along on the ride as she came into her own artist.

[Babs Wenk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mira and Tony

An artist's delightful description of the ranch and surrounding glory. Cute story good for all ages of two artists who find each other and fulfillment in their craft together. - Babs

[Janet McMillan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Average

Average. Characters are not well developed. The plot is forced and average. It wasn't worth the money I paid. The series is good, but skip this one and save yourself some time and money.

[sandy conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

Once again she has written a good clean sweet love story ,I look so very forward to reading more! !

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute story, would have like to see a bit more interaction with mira and her mum

[Sharia D. Huizar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mischievous maid

Mischievous maid is an excellent read. Keeps you reading and wondering when the truth will come out. And the book has a good ending.

[Joe orman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Good book loved the story line can't wait to read more of the books written for this really good story

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute & funny especially the frogs

[Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative Love

This is a beautiful story of unexpected love who shared a wonderful passion for art and were both looking for family in different ways.

[Marcy McNelis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mira & Tony
A maid with a talent for painting; a security guard rescues the maid from frogs!

[Deborah Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series i cant wait to read the next.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mirabelle Walters Banks (housekeeping department, painter) and Tony Morales (head of security likes to paint too)

[Sandra White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it from word one!

Cindy Caldwell's latest addition to the RER series is amazing! No, it's not about a Weston, but brings to life the others that make the ranch so special!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever

Loved this book so so much! Tony and Mira are such a perfect couple for each other, with their passion for art and life.

[Doni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mischievous Maid is Book 15 in the River's End Ranch
by Cindy Caldwell. It is another wonderful book in the series.
I enjoyed every word of this sweet love story.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE!!!

[Sonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Painters delight

What a cute story! I loved it. The maid on the run meets a security guy at the ranch all because she is terrified by frogs! Lol. But they soon find out they each share a passion for painting and become fast friends. And it doesn't take them long to fall for each other, but will her past catch up with her? And will things he is not telling her come between them? Read the book and find out! It's great!!

[Barbara Van Zandt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready for more

I love reading series, when I start a series I really like , I read them all till I finish and this one is fabulous. Loved how Mira and Tony met and how they gotten to know one another each keeping a secret. I can't wait to read about Bob and the bakery owner. I hope you do one on Elf , Wade and Dani.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Chief of Security and one of the maids have something in common, and with a little push from Jaclyn it seems like that is going to get them together. Mira is a California's girl that's hiding, and Tony is a guy that has spent all his life in River's End Ranch. Both of them have an artistic eye and love to paint, and the views of River's End are perfect for them. They don't know about each other, but Jaclyn manages to get them together, with the help of gnomes. We have a couple of misunderstandings to add some drama, but in general is a very simple courtship and very straightforward romance.

Mira is running away from home, because she loves to paint and her overbearing mother wants her to stop painting. She ends up at River's End where she gets a job as a maid and uses her free time to paint. She tries to keep away from others because she thinks she will have to move soon, but when she meets Tony she can't help but feel attracted to him. When Jaclyn asks for a portrait of Gorgeous Gorge and asks both of them to work together, they get even closer to each other.

Everything is going well, and Mira even thinks that she is falling in love, something she didn't want to do, she never wanted to grow roots in case she needed to move again, and Tony also feels like he is falling for her, the only problem is that Tony is the one responsible for all the artwork in the cabins and rooms, and also the postcards that they sell at the Ranch, and he is the one that Mira considers the best artist, but he hid from her the fact that he is the one who painted all those landscapes, they just paint together, spend time, he even teaches her a few things, but never admits who he is, and he hides his paint studio from her, so when she eventually finds out he is the one who painted all that, and the one she is going over and over saying how wonderful he is, she feels angry and betrayed, and thinks he didn't tell her who he was because he feels pity for her and her awful artwork. At the same time that she is having this revelation and crying over it, Tony arrives to tell her that her mother is on her way to the Ranch, and then they fight about the fact that he never told her the painting were his. While they're fighting her mother arrives and tells her that she won't even insist for her to work for her, but that she needs to go back. Mira stands up for herself and tells her mother that she wants to stay there and keep painting, and her mother says that she doesn't know why she even tries, because she has no talent, then Tony starts defending her. While they are fighting about Mira's talent her mother sees a painting and says that whomever painted that is a real artist, not like Mira, only that it's Mira's painting, and that kind of settles the discussion. After that, Tony says that he loves Mira and would like for her to stay there, and her mother finally agrees that Mina can do whatever she wants.

After Mina's mother is gone, Tony takes Mira to one of the empty stores, and tells her that it would be perfect for an art gallery, and asks her if she would consider being his partner, and together they decide to sell his landscapes and her portraits, even do so commission work, and everyone is happy about it.

[Delores M. Champoux · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great job,

Reading this book in one day was easy as it was entertaining. We need more stories like this one. Delores.

[Marjorie J. Navara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I've always loved to draw and a book that tells a story about art was really pretty awesome. The wording of the story actually makes the pictures come to life. Truly awesome. Thank You!