A Second Chance For The Single Dad

A Second Chance For The Single Dad
Marie Ferrarella

A LITTLE HELP—AND A LOT OF LOVEEver since her mother died, nurse practitioner Kayley Quartermain has been searching for somewhere to belong. She wants that somewhere to be her hometown of Bedford, but first she needs a job. Thankfully, her matchmaking godmother offers a solution: a career match—and hopefully a romantic one, too—assisting recently widowed Dr. Luke Dolan at his clinic.Still adjusting to life as a single dad, Luke is reluctant to accept Kayley's help. Sure, she's great at her job, and five-year-old Lily adores her, but Luke's developing strong feelings for Kayley, too. For Lily's sake, he needs to be careful about whom he lets in. But with Kayley fitting in so perfectly as they rebuild their lives, could she be the one piece they've been missing?

A LITTLE HELP—AND A LOT OF LOVE

Ever since her mother died, nurse practitioner Kayley Quartermain has been searching for somewhere to belong. She wants that somewhere to be her hometown of Bedford, but first she needs a job. Thankfully, her matchmaking godmother offers a solution: a career match—and hopefully a romantic one, too—assisting recently widowed Dr. Luke Dolan at his clinic.

Still adjusting to life as a single dad, Luke is reluctant to accept Kayley’s help. Sure, she’s great at her job, and five-year-old Lily adores her, but Luke’s developing strong feelings for Kayley, too. For Lily’s sake, he needs to be careful about whom he lets in. But with Kayley fitting in so perfectly as they rebuild their lives, could she be the one piece they’ve been missing?

Just as she was about to turn toward her vehicle, which was parked in his driveway, Kayley glanced down.

And that was when she saw it. There was a bright, shiny new penny right in her path.

Without giving it a second thought, Kayley quickly bent down to pick it up. She’d stopped abruptly without giving Luke any warning, making him walk right into her as she stooped over the coin.

The unexpected contact almost caused her to pitch forward, and she would have done just that had Luke not grabbed for her, pulling her to her feet and throwing her off balance. Her body hit his. Air whooshed out of her and she found herself looking right up at him with less than half an inch between them.

Temptation, fast and furious, appeared out of nowhere, taking control while his brain went on temporary hiatus for about ten seconds.

Before he realized what he was doing—and the consequences that would come with it—Luke found himself kissing Kayley.

* * *

Matchmaking Mamas:

Playing Cupid. Arranging dates.

What are mothers for?

A Second Chance for the Single Dad

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

Dr. Johnson,

Dr. Younger,

Dr. Kang

And all the others who

Worked hard to put me back together

This year

Thank you

I now know what Humpty Dumpty

Felt like

Contents

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Back Cover Text (#udec5bf44-787b-50ce-b94c-f274079c6e4c)

Introduction (#ua207e0fd-a300-595c-909f-005f7d2b5fb3)

Title Page (#u45e94a4e-2e05-5d5a-a0e0-3887d6ef02dc)

About the Author (#u3addf4f7-bd95-52ee-9d40-307357bfd371)

Dedication (#u5369ec9b-80f2-5b5a-81b7-03ffa58210c9)

Prologue (#ue0d4552e-f2f8-5f81-b135-9a03b7211272)

Chapter One (#u45bfddbe-9eb6-5748-a35e-e7b4d9d61efb)

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Chapter Three (#uc21a5371-69d5-56c1-890d-584fe69805a4)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)