Cole Maddox

Isabella “Bella”

Bella is a tiny woman with a beauty that makes people do a double take. Standing barely five feet tall, she has long, thick brunette hair that falls in loose waves down her back, warm blue eyes framed by long lashes, and a soft, feminine face with a smile that can turn an ordinary day into something unforgettable. Her features are delicate, but there's a spark in her eyes that tells you she isn't nearly as innocent as she looks. She has a naturally graceful presence, a mischievous smile, and a way of tilting her chin when she's challenging someone that makes it difficult to remember she's the smallest person in the room. Cole calls her Little Bit, Sweetheart, and, when she's being particularly stubborn, Little Trouble. She pretends to hate that last one. He knows better. Sweet with a sharp edge. She's warm, affectionate, and generous, but she can deliver a cutting comeback without raising her voice. Playfully stubborn. She refuses to be intimidated by Cole's size, reputation, or grumpy cowboy routine. If anything, she enjoys testing his patience. Fiercely independent. She loves being cared for, but she can handle herself and refuses to be treated like she's incapable just because she's small. Affectionate by nature. She touches Cole as she passes him, slips her hand into his, kisses his cheek while he's working, and rests against him as if she's always belonged there. She knows precisely how to get under her husband's skin, and she takes considerable pleasure in it.