Author: Linda Poitevin
Publisher: Michem Publishing Published: 2015-04-24 ISBN(s) 9780991995837 Language(s): English Category: Fiction Audience: Adult Genre(s): Romance, Chick lit, Romantic Suspense Read Excerpt > Silence crept between them, this time soft and comfortable, measured by the tick of a wall clock Sean hadn't even noticed until now, the stir of branches against the cottage wall as the wind lifted them, the rhythm of Grace's breathing. For the life of him, he couldn't have pinpointed when it changed. Became more. But change it did, and suddenly he found himself aware of more than just Grace's warmth against him. He knew without looking exactly what part of her anatomy pressed against his ribcage. Felt the warmth of her breath through his t-shirt. Inhaled the headiness of her strawberry scent. And knew by her stillness that something had shifted for her, too. His throat went dry. Damn. This was so not supposed to happen. He'd already had this conversation with himself. Multiple times. He didn't get involved with women like Grace. Didn't do commitment. And sure as hell wasn't about to take on fatherhood...in any guise. “Grace...” Her breathing stopped. He closed his eyes and gritted his teeth, trying to find the words to explain why he couldn't do this. Hell, trying to remember why. He sucked in a steadying breath and pulled back to look down at her, at the liquid heat of dark-chocolate eyes, the flush of heightened color across her cheeks. A low, heavy ache spread through him. Grace's lips parted. Reason crumbled. |
A story of love, family, and learning to trust...
When injured police officer Sean McKittrick heads to his cottage, he's planning on some much needed rest and recuperation. But the idyllic peace he expected to find is shattered by...children? It's not that Sean dislikes kids, he just isn't interested in having any of his own. Or in settling down, for that matter. Ever. Unfortunately, the woman in charge of his young neighbors has an unsettling way of making him forget why. Grace Daniels is attractive, single, and despite her brave face, overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for three nieces and a nephew. When she helps Sean out of a jam, he feels obliged to return the favor, but he soon realizes there's more to this cobbled-together little family than meets the eye. Grace is hiding something, a secret that piques Sean's cop suspicions-and stirs his protective instincts. As Sean digs for the truth, however, the line between professional curiosity and personal interest becomes increasingly blurred. A family might not be quite what he had in mind for his future, but he's beginning to wonder if he can live without this one...or if he wants to.
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