LOGINCharli's head went back and forth. "No shows. This is real." I smoothed her beautiful hair away from her face. "I think that means there isn't time for any pain medicine." "I-I don't know if I can do this." "Trust me, princess. You can do anything." Her eyes closed. "Doctor, it's so fast. Is it
After the New Year Nox "Dad, are you sure it isn't time for you to go back to London or maybe Savannah?" "You're stuck with us until our grandson arrives," Oren said with a grin. I eyed him up and down. "I do admit, this family-man thing is looking good on you." "I know...I should have tried it
She winked as her cheeks rose. "No need to talk about that anymore, Miss Adelaide. Now, let's go out there to the pool house and watch little miss open her presents. I've been out there. Lord a mighty! Santa definitely made it. I'd say he needed a backup sleigh for all them presents." "Remember, he
Christmas Morning Adelaide "Something smells wonderful," Oren said as we made our way down the stairs and toward the kitchen. "I have your coffee poured, and the calzones are almost ready," Silvia said. "Silvia," I said, taking in the counter filled with sweets. "You always outdo yourself." She
Guilty of murder exercising malice and aforethought. His sentence was for life with no possibility of parole. Over time the association with Montague faded away. Despite my grandfather's antiquated way of thinking, he had built a company that fostered success. As other headlines took precedence, t
Angi tilted her little head. "But when you were little, you lived at Grandma and Grandpa's big house. It doesn't snow there. Did you still get Christmas miracles?" "Baby, you're my miracle." She reached out and laid her small hand on my tummy. "And my baby brother, too?" "That's right." "So Sant
"We could do that here. Appoint me." My gaze narrowed. "What are you saying?" "Appoint me as CEO. Throw Alton out on his ass." "Alexandria, you know I can't..." "Are you or are you not on the board of directors? Do you as a Montague have the lion's share of stock?" "I am and I do, but in name o
"Adelaide, Alton has been looking for you." The blood drained from my cheeks straight to my feet. Oren reached for my hand. "Are you all right?" Though chemistry set off sparks at our connection, my husband's name sent a cold chill of fear down my spine. I wasn't well, and apparently I hadn't hid
It usually didn't matter. Once we crossed the threshold, he'd be off talking business and I'd be left with the wives to talk children, charities, and fashion. That was why I was always required to wear the finest and newest. It wasn't enough to know the designer: I needed to own them. We always arr
Present Adelaide "Stop asking me to do that," Alexandria implored. "I don't understand a word of what you just said. What does Alton have to do with Lennox? And don't you care if I'm happy?" I did. With all of my heart, I cared. My fingers trembled as I clenched the mostly empty glass of Bloody M







