Jake and Chad hit the water at the same time, but it was Brett who reached her first, as she was going under again. With his brothers’ help, he got her to dry ground.She didn’t go quietly. Sputtering and cursing, Sylvia would’ve put a sailor to shame.“You tried to drown me! Damn you, Brett Randal...
crossed the yard to the neat little house off to one side. Lights were burning in the windows, welcoming her as they always did.What was she going to do about Mildred?Every since Darrell, B.J.’s husband, had died, Mildred had been there for her and Toby. Her aunt had kept house and helped raise T...
Her ears told her Jake Randall was back home. That couldn’t be true.But it was.And he was staring at her and Griffin as if they’d committed a mortal sin.“Calm down, Jake. It’s not what you think,” Griffin protested, his voice rusty.“It sure as hell better not be,” Jake said, his voice a little ca...
Chapter Four Mabel didn’t waste any time. After consulting her calendar and giving her plan considerable thought, she called her son. “This is Sheriff Baxter,” Cal’s deep voice proclaimed, all business. “Yes, dear, I know. Do you have any plans for Friday night?” “Hi, Mom. I don’t know. Why?” “Do...
But when Pete threw on the brakes, practically standing on them, she had to forget her breathing to grab hold of the armrest. Otherwise, she would’ve ended up on the floorboard.“You’ll marry me?” he demanded.“Yes,” Janie said, breathing deeply. “But only on one condition, Pete. And you won’t like...