Lorna Whitaker will do anything for her nine-year-old son, Johnny—even if it means asking his late father's family for help. Cast out by the Whitaker clan after her husband, Richard, accused her of being unfaithful, Lorna has been struggling to make ends meet as a single mom ever since. But desperation finally forces her to turn to Richard's older brother, Matthew. The last thing she expects is to fall for the man…
Matthew Whitaker is struck by the reappearance of his brother's former wife, and the very un-brotherly feelings Lorna inspires in him. Though he's eager to explore the new chemistry between them, he still can't trust her—and he still doesn't believe Johnny is his nephew…
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Previously published.
