Ryan Barton grew up in foster homes, unaware he had a family until he met his grandmother at sixteen. Lia's offer of a noisy family Christmas with a big elaborate meal sounds like heaven, even the part about pretending to be her fiancé.
As Lia and Ryan get to know each other and practice casual touching, hugs, and kisses, their feelings grow. They decide to try for a real relationship with the promise that when either of them withdraws due to old fears, the other will pull them back.
But what will save them when they both withdraw in fear? Are their recent feelings strong enough to save their new relationship or will they hide within the safety of their guarded hearts?
This book is a standalone title.
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Other titles by this author:
Sweetwater Springs series
A Suitable Wife
Her Unexpected Family
His Small Town Princess
Tropical Heat (all standalone novellas)
Sunset Beach Sizzle
Return To Paradise
Other Standalone titles:
Nobody’s Baby
Heart 2 Heart (a short story collection)
Home for Christmas
Crainesian series (writing as Annie Rayburn):
Insight (short story)
Phantoms & Fantasies
Bittersweet Obsessions
Check Carol/Annie's website for an up-to-date list of titles available.
Reviews say Carol's books are:
"Highly captivating!" "intriguing and a wonderful read" "Emotional and heartwarming" "Engaging!" and "Great reading!"
This book is a standalone title and can be read out of order.
Visit the author at CarolBurnside.com
Like her page on Facebook: facebook.com/
Follow her on Twitter: twitter.com/carol_burnside
Goodreads - goodreads.com/carol_burnside and Pinterest - pinterest.com/carolburnside/
Other titles by this author:
Sweetwater Springs series
A Suitable Wife
Her Unexpected Family
His Small Town Princess
Tropical Heat (all standalone novellas)
Sunset Beach Sizzle
Return To Paradise
Other Standalone titles:
Nobody’s Baby
Heart 2 Heart (a short story collection)
Home for Christmas
Crainesian series (writing as Annie Rayburn):
Insight (short story)
Phantoms & Fantasies
Bittersweet Obsessions
Check Carol/Annie's website for an up-to-date list of titles available.
Reviews say Carol's books are:
"Highly captivating!" "intriguing and a wonderful read" "Emotional and heartwarming" "Engaging!" and "Great reading!"