In fact, I thought the family was a local institution.” Charlene tried to remember where she’d heard that, but couldn’t recall if someone had told her when she’d first arrived, or if she’d assumed it because the Fortunes were often referred to as a prominent local family. As it turned out, the th...
Roy yelled. “Wrong, wrong, wrong.” “I am not,” Joey yelled back. “Boys,” came a stern voice. Raina had parked beside Shep’s ranchhouse and, hearing voices at the barn, headed to it. She walked toward the corral, guessing the boys were outside the stall doors. At the fence, she stopped. Shep had c...
Heat flooded her and the memory of his mouth on hers sizzled along her nerve endings. She’d been kissed before, many times—but never quite so thoroughly. Zach was a man who clearly enjoyed kissing and he took his time, as if savoring the press and taste of her mouth under his. She couldn’t help b...
But by Tuesday, another winter storm had blown in off the Pacific, bringing with it more rain and dark skies. Eli sent the work crew home early, and by five-thirty he’d showered, donned dry clothes and driven to Justin’s house for dinner. Ava was in the kitchen with Lily, happily tearing up lettu...