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
Exhausted, I collapsed onto the cool tile and curled around the base of the toilet, perspiration dripping from my body and making my nightgown damp. I think I fell asleep, but for how long, I had no idea. "Mrs. Fitzgerald?" Jane's concerned call woke me as she rushed into the bathroom. "Ma'am, what
Fourteen Years Ago Adelaide "Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald." Jane's voice infiltrated my dreams, pulling me back to reality. Wherever I'd been mentally was better than here, better than the master suite of Montague Manor. "Mrs. Fitzgerald, it's after noon. Alexandria's been asking about you."
"What the fuck is going on?" Oren patted my shoulder. "Son, language. You're in front of a lady, a true blue-blooded American heiress. I'm sure you already knew that." I didn't speak as I looked from Oren to Charli. What the hell was he saying? She wasn't an heiress. She was penniless. She'd signe
I nodded toward Charli. "Thank you, Silvia. If you'll both excuse me, I'm excited to see more of your lovely house." "It hardly compares to yours, but it's home," Oren mumbled as Charli stood. What the fuck is he talking about? Her complexion suddenly paled. I worried she might be ill as the gla







