Twice A Hero, Always Her Man

Twice A Hero, Always Her Man
Marie Ferrarella

She'd stopped believing in happy endings…When popular news reporter Elliana King interviews Colin Benteen, a local police detective, she had no idea this was the man who tried to save her late husband’s life—nor did she realise that he would capture her heart.

She’d stopped believing in happy endings…

Widowed TV reporter Ellie King had given up on looking for heroes ever since her beloved husband was killed in a robbery gone wrong. Because she could have used one then, but there was no one around—or was there?

...until a hero walked back into her life.

Detective Colin Benteen had been the first on the scene to comfort Ellie’s husband, to hold his hand when it was clear his wounds were fatal. Now, years later, Ellie is interviewing the handsome officer when she realizes who he is—a single parent (to his niece), all-around good guy and proof that once in a lifetime can happen twice! But Colin might not be the only one who needs convincing...

She knew that she didn’t really owe him an explanation.

After all, he was a public servant and this had been done in the service of the public. The public had a right to know. But she had made him a promise, so she felt the need to explain why she’d gone back on it.

“I know I promised that you’d have the final say, but I’ve got people I answer to and they insisted that the segment go on tonight as is. It turned out pretty well, I thought.” She crossed her fingers that he saw it that way, too.

“You lied to me.” It wasn’t an accusation but a flat statement. It carried with it not anger, but a note of genuine disappointment. And that made her feel worse than if he’d launched into a tirade.

“I didn’t lie,” she replied. “I had every intention of showing you the clip first.” When he said nothing, she felt uncomfortable, despite the fact that this ultimately wasn’t really her fault. “The station manager wanted to air it before the other stations got it. I’m sorry, but these things happen. Listen, if you want me to make it up to you—” she began, not really certain where this would ultimately go.

He cut her short with two words. “I do.”

* * *

Matchmaking Mamas: Playing Cupid. Arranging dates. What are mothers for?

Twice a Hero, Always Her Man

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 fifty 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 Charlie

For stepping up

And

Taking care of me

When I couldn’t.

After all these years,

You still manage to surprise me.

Contents

Cover (#ubf9b16d9-3a55-5169-a2a6-e9d697a006c5)

Back Cover Text (#uecba9b54-7765-5648-934b-b828cc95cf56)

Introduction (#ueebca3c2-86c2-5dcd-87a2-d8b67858e931)

Title Page (#uff535a97-7f30-5f7f-ac3d-468354aeca2f)

About the Author (#ua2e3b1e6-77d3-588f-bcea-5dd4c83f21e6)

Dedication (#u9403d753-9629-5ea8-86cf-148157dccbdc)

Prologue (#ubbe2dd17-1d1b-5b9b-83cc-95feb3607b5d)

Chapter One (#u006007d7-88a1-597e-8f93-ef94f9f4038c)

Chapter Two (#u02e3ed57-61f6-50cb-86db-a5c86a9d6158)

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