Destined to Be a Dad

Destined to Be a Dad
Christyne Butler

The British Are Coming! Cowboy-turned-businessman Liam Murphy thought he had it all–until the teen daughter he never knew existed walks into his life, her mother close behind. Now the Wyoming bachelor must confront his first love, former London exchange student Missy Dobbs, and get answers. To start: How can he still be so attracted to this person who has seemingly betrayed him?Missy has to ask herself the same question. Long in the dark about her child's paternity, Missy can't help feeling a secret thrill that Liam's back in her life. Maybe staying in Destiny awhile will help her daughter bond with her dad, but is it a trap for Missy's shell-shocked heart?

“Where’s my daughter?” Missy asked, hating the huskiness of her voice.

Liam moved to the edge of the porch. Despite the passage of time, he looked the same, like an older version of the boy she’d known. He was impossibly handsome in jeans, a long-sleeved dress shirt with the cuffs folded back to his elbows and cowboy boots.

Always cowboy boots.

His gaze lit on her, but the setting sun and deep shadows of the porch made it impossible to see his expression as he thanked the driver who’d placed her suitcases on the porch. She tore her gaze from him and thanked the man as well when he walked past her. When it was just the two of them again, she returned her focus to Liam, who hadn’t moved other than to cross his arms over his chest.

The defensive pose spoke volumes about his state of mind.

Fine, but right now she wanted to see for herself that Casey was okay. “I asked you—”

“Is it true?” The words were out of his mouth as she reached for the stair railing, freezing her on the first step. “Is Casey my daughter?” he demanded.

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Welcome to Destiny: Where fate leads to falling in love

Destined to Be a Dad

Christyne Butler

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

CHRISTYNE BUTLER is a USA TODAY bestselling author who fell in love with romance novels while serving in the US Navy and started writing her own stories in 2002. She writes contemporary romances that are full of life, love and a hint of laughter. She lives with her family in central Massachusetts and loves to hear from her readers at www.christynebutler.com (http://www.christynebutler.com).

To the following extraordinary authors … you have no idea how much your books mean to me, as a fan who spends many hours lost in the pleasure of reading them and as a writer for the inspiration you provide.

Thank you!

Donna Alward

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Contents

Cover (#u3f5cf9f5-9a3f-56de-906d-a4aa7b088faa)

Introduction (#u5b47f9d8-d45f-5e79-a502-c7c125b2c11a)

Title Page (#uc7a75a87-3cd7-5ca2-b19e-108b56d55d3b)

About the Author (#ua8aa723c-ae42-5f26-b7e0-235b4f0326c4)

Dedication (#uce5cc960-77fe-5bb5-bcc9-f55e265c98f5)

Chapter One (#ulink_37bede42-0f71-5e5d-b724-ba4453ce8395)

Chapter Two (#ulink_685f76cd-de74-5a7a-b492-6cce9fefd421)

Chapter Three (#ulink_0289eb0e-0532-56ca-b4fb-39b6d3aaf95e)

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Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)