Fatherhood 101

Fatherhood 101
Mae Nunn

Could he really be Professor Perfect? A handsome professor in a flannel shirt and a Texas Rangers cap? Returning to university just became less intimidating–and more intriguing–than Sarah Eason expected. As a widow in her thirties and single mom of three, Sarah's hardly a typical coed. Except Professor Cullen Temple is starting to make her feel like one. He's brilliant, attentive, incredibly sweet…and he's winning over her girls. Yet there's something troubled in those gray eyes. Something that makes her wonder if he might be too good to be true.Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Ingrid Weaver

Could he really be Professor Perfect?

A handsome professor in a flannel shirt and a Texas Rangers cap? Returning to university just became less intimidating—and more intriguing—than Sarah Eason expected. As a widow in her thirties and single mom of three, Sarah’s hardly a typical coed. Except Professor Cullen Temple is starting to make her feel like one. He’s brilliant, attentive, incredibly sweet…and he’s winning over her girls. Yet there’s something troubled in those gray eyes. Something that makes her wonder if he might be too good to be true.

Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Ingrid Weaver

“Sounds like your date’s here.”

“Cut it out,” Cullen said, dismissing his brother’s insinuation. “The lady needed a friend and I happened to be in the right place at the right moment.”

“Yeah, well just watch your step or you’ll have a ready-made family on your hands.”

A ready-made family…

A knock on the door resounded in the entry hall. Rocket began to bark in earnest and giggly girls squealed in response on the front porch. The tranquility of his home was about to be shattered, for the day at least, and he had no one to blame but himself.

A ready-made family?

Perish the thought!

Dear Reader (#ue5eec0a3-a68c-56cf-906b-35d333e46ed9),

Welcome back to East Texas and life with the Temple Brothers, whose stories are unfolding Deep in the Heart. In Fatherhood 101 you’re going to fall for Cullen Temple, named for Texas oilman and philanthropist Roy Cullen. Cullen’s life seems to be an open book, but in truth it’s more like a confidential file. When an abandoned pup, a young widow and three little girls invade his quiet life, Cullen must decide which is his greater fear: risking the best thing that’s ever happened to him or risking his grip on reality. In true Lone Star State fashion, Cullen will sweep you off your high heel boots and along with him on his search for happiness.

Before the year is out, you’re also going to get to know Joiner Temple through the eyes of my new writing partner, Gwen Ford Faulkenberry. Gwen is a high school coach’s wife, English teacher and a busy mother of four who knows firsthand the joys and dramas of a big family. Gwen will take Joiner on a wild ride as the polo-playing Temple brother learns how to be a real cowboy.

Until we meet again, let your light shine!

Mae Nunn

Contents

Fatherhood 101 (#ulink_27d31655-8fbe-5f68-87fa-a115c96cfa1b)

Dear Reader (#u2b5cef4c-575f-551a-b094-74e95b99bc29)

Chapter One (#u7d07e276-567d-523f-a159-8ddf00cc181c)

Chapter Two (#u95c5c46b-29b7-551a-8853-97f03f70df5f)

Chapter Three (#ua190f0e2-e7ec-5db7-9ec3-dae3cb4b3995)

Chapter Four (#u30867a7b-7f60-50db-b023-487a74d1f257)

Chapter Five (#u0ef8d0e5-4116-5200-8eec-6362a44dffca)

Chapter Six (#u0255a965-9ec7-5c00-adea-096404b235bd)

Chapter Seven (#ubf680fa0-45bd-51df-9757-5e2fe1280a76)

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)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-One (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-Two (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-Three (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-Four (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Finders Keepers (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter One (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Two (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Three (#litres_trial_promo)