A Baby For Christmas

A Baby For Christmas
Marie Ferrarella

He’s fighting for themWhen Amy Donovan married the town playboy and left Texas, Cole McCullough wished her well – no matter how much it hurt. He got past it – but never really over it. Now the one that got away is back and needs his help… in more ways than one!Recently divorced and fleeing her abusive ex-husband, Amy needs a safe place to hide and someone she can trust. And she’s not alone. Her fussy, six-month-old son needs sanctuary, too… and Cole is determined to protect them both. It’s not his family, but it’s the family – and the woman – he’s always wanted. So when Amy’s jealous ex tracks her down, hell-bent on reclaiming his ‘property,’ Cole’s ready to fight this time….

He’s fighting for them

When Amy Donavan married the town playboy and left Forever, Texas, Connor McCullough wished her well—no matter how much it hurt. He got past it, but never really over it. Now the one that got away is back and needs his help...in more ways than one!

Recently divorced and fleeing her abusive ex-husband, Amy needs a safe place to hide and someone she can trust. And she’s not alone. Her fussy six-month-old son needs sanctuary, too...and Connor is determined to protect them both. It’s not his family, but it’s the family—and the woman—he’s always wanted. So when Amy’s jealous ex tracks her down, hell-bent on reclaiming his “property,” Connor’s ready to fight this time...

“All right,” he said to Amy as he headed toward the door, “then I guess I’ll say good-night and turn in.”

Connor was almost at the threshold when he heard her call after him.

“Connor?“

He turned around quickly, thinking that she had remembered something she needed. “Yes?”

Gratitude was shining in her eyes as she said, “Thank you.”

The two words caused sunshine to filter all through him. He hadn’t felt like that since they were kids in high school.

“My pleasure,” he told her.

The next moment he pulled the door closed behind him and then he was gone.

“Well, we did it, Jamie,” she whispered softly to the child, who was asleep in the nearby cradle. “We escaped. Now all we have to do is figure out what to do with the rest of our lives.”

A Baby for Christmas

Marie Ferrarella

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

USA TODAY bestselling and RITA® Award—winning author MARIE FERRARELLA has written more than two hundred and seventy-five books for Mills & Boon, some under the name Marie Nicole. Her romances are beloved by fans worldwide. Visit her website, www.marieferrarella.com (http://www.marieferrarella.com).

To Audrey,

The Best Pet

In The Whole World.

Ten Years Wasn’t Nearly Long Enough.

We All Miss You

More Than Words Can Say.

Contents

Cover (#uc790186f-695f-57df-8bae-a1904b96b8c1)

Back Cover Text (#u1528013e-7a73-54b8-be87-1c94d5ab1c04)

Introduction (#u09099631-b7a9-54b4-9729-56af4294f058)

Title Page (#u2c54b983-f2c7-5e81-8f8e-a024f570a1fe)

About the Author (#u27045a89-cb2b-52ff-a4a6-abb7d0b6891f)

Dedication (#u5d3032a0-f365-56d7-b815-72ade2d0b812)

Chapter One (#u060147be-445f-5e78-bbf7-fedad25caf0e)

Chapter Two (#u5aa5f9c9-974d-5269-9432-1274bb4a3e78)

Chapter Three (#uc7c2e39a-10fb-50aa-b4c6-318e960e1b7a)

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