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
Chelsea nodded. “I love you.” “Like a sister,” I said, kissing her unmarred cheek. ***** Freshly showered, my hair dried but not yet styled, with a robe wrapped around me, I decided to assess the dress I’d be wearing. All I’d been told was that it would cover my breasts. I hadn’t really been told
Alexandria Jane and I slipped into the back of the manor, forgoing the front door. Just before making my way up to my room, I remembered Chelsea. I worked my way to her room, avoiding the first floor. After all, it was a madhouse. There were people everywhere, arranging flowers, setting up buffets
“Ma’am, the doctor isn’t scheduled to be here until later this afternoon.” I pulled a chair beside Momma’s bed. “Not a problem. I’ll wait.” Once we were alone, Jane leaned close. “Child, I can stay.” “We can both stay.” “What about the party?” “The guests don’t arrive until six. I’ll be back by
Alexandria As we approached, I saw Jane pacing nervously outside Momma’s door. “What happened?” I asked, rushing ahead of Suzanna. Jane’s dark eyes overflowed with tears, leaving her cheeks damp. “Oh, Miss Alex, she was talking. She was good…so good.” She reached for my hands. “And then she got u







