THE RELUCTANT DADDY

Who knew he'd be assigned to a case where a verdict of arson could spell trouble for half the population of Tyler?

Lee rolled into Tyler to inspect the ruins of Ingalls Farm and Machinery, only to find Glenna McRoberts in the front seat of his convertible. Could a seasoned Madison investigator really lose his footing over an armload of scattered library picture books?

How was he supposed to stay detached after catching her midair when she tumbled off her own kitchen counter? Who knew the daughter of his prime suspect, the mother of two toddlers, would be the woman of his dreams? Who knew her kids would have such a hold on him?

Behind the holiday lights and quilting circles, an unedited camcorder tape from Sugar Creek Park threatens to tear the town apart. Who knew she'd be withholding evidence?
Small Town Romance: Between lively breakfasts at Marge’s Diner and heated gossip across the local quilting circle, the entire community watches the spark between a visiting investigator and the foreman’s daughter.Single Mother Romance: Glenna is focused on raising four-year-old Jimmy and three-year-old Megan while launching her own business, never dreaming an aloof out-of-towner would bond with her toddlers over invisible puppies.Holiday Romance: A magical waltz at Timberlake Lodge brings unexpected tenderness to a season clouded by uncertainty.Slow Burn: A cynical city investigator guarding his own scarred past clashes with a spirited small-town mother who challenges him at every turn, turning professional suspicion into irresistible attraction.Also by This Author: Those Baby Blues.