Can love for a child…
Make them a family?
Lawyer Molly McKinney needs to be the best—now more than ever. Relocating to San Francisco means a chance to provide a stable income and home for her nine-month-old daughter. And defending former rival Drew Harrington against charges of witness tampering will boost her reputation. As they work to clear Drew’s name, their feelings grow. But does Molly have room in her life for love?
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City by the Bay Stories
Book 1: The Charm Offensive
Book 2: The Doctor’s Recovery
Book 3: Ava’s Prize
Book 4: Single Dad to the Rescue
Book 5: In Love by Christmas
Book 6: Her Surprise Engagement
Book 7: Three Makes a Family
“I’m fully aware of the stakes.” Molly stepped into his space, settling into her standoff stance. Toe to toe. Briefcase to suitcase. Mom to lawyer. “We do this. Hazel naps. We get to work uninterrupted. You’re still new to this, I’m not.”
Certainly, by then Molly would remember the boundaries of their relationship. Certainly, by then she’d stop noticing the silver shards in his light blue eyes. Stop considering the fatigue framing him like a shadow. Stop the concern building inside her for him. As if he meant something more to her than a client.
Drew’s gaze shifted to Hazel. A large yawn traveled through the little girl, sighing into the small space between Drew and Molly. Drew’s chin lowered. “Look, baby blue. You only get to win once. This is it, understand?”
Hazel reached toward Drew, handing him her frozen washcloth as if to thank him.
Molly stiffened, refusing to surrender to his charm.
Drew shook his head, a soft smile curving over his face. His piercing all-too-perceptive gaze locked on Molly.
Something inside her chest unlocked. But that was only the mom inside her responding. The nurturing side she hadn’t known existed until Hazel had arrived. Work Molly would remember the risks. Recall Drew’s faults and secure her heart from them.
“I’ll find the toys,” he said. “You find the missing clothes.”
Thirty minutes later, with the last of the three large suitcases zipped closed and stacked on the luggage cart, Hazel and Drew traded a blue plastic ring and green stacking cup back and forth on the couch. Hazel’s delighted babble bounced around the room. Drew revealed what seemed like endless patience. And the twinge in her chest—the one that had her forgetting Drew was a peer and off-limits—grew.
About the Author
Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers. Visit her at her website.
Tour Giveaway
$50 Amazon gift card, complete set of the 5 Blackwell Sisters books and spring assortment of candy (US only)
Ends April 14, 2021
