First Time, Forever

First Time, Forever
Cara Colter

She was the world's oldest virgin…But that didn't mean Kathleen Miles had no feelings. Or desires. Especially when this pure-blood city woman came face-to-face with the most captivating cowboy this side of Hopkins Gulch. Why, when warm, hard Evan Atkins looked at Kathleen, it was as if he were seeing someone else. Someone who was daring. Passionate. Experienced. Yes, she was sure this dangerous man with the deep-timbered voice could convince her of anything. Maybe that was why she said 'I do' to becoming his tiny tot's mama. But how could the bride convince the groom she wanted to be his–body and soul?

He’s more than a man—he’s a fabulous father!

AVAILABLE JUNE 2009

1) Anything for Danny by Carla Cassidy

2) Father in the Making by Marie Ferrarella

3) Most Wanted Dad by Arlene James

4) The Nine-Month Bride by Judy Christenberry

AVAILABLE AUGUST 2009

5) Instant Father by Lucy Gordon

6) Daddy Lessons by Stella Bagwell

7) Most Eligible Dad by Karen Rose Smith

8) First Time, Forever by Cara Colter

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2009

9) A Father’s Promise by Helen R. Myers

10) The Women in Joe Sullivan’s Life by Marie Ferrarella

11) Falling for a Father of Four by Arlene James

12) Caleb’s Son by Laurie Paige

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

13) Waiting for the Wedding by Carla Cassidy

14) Daniel’s Daddy by Stella Bagwell

15) Always Daddy by Karen Rose Smith

16) The Billionaire’s Baby Chase by Valerie Parv

Dear Reader,

One of the reasons I enjoyed writing First Time, Forever so much is that the hero is younger than the heroine. The age difference between Evan and Kathleen is seven years, which, coincidentally, is the age difference between my real-life hero and me! What our incredible time together has taught me is that when you say yes to the song of your heart—never mind all those rules—it keeps you forever young. Oh, the hair still has silver threads in it, and the wrinkles appear, but the feeling in your heart of being alive—on fire—gets stronger, rather than diminishing.

When I wrote First Time, Forever I wanted it to be a book that honors the fire in each of us, while at the same time honoring our longing for the traditions that have carried us safely this far—marriage and family.

My greatest hope is that this book will bring you to a place of laughter and tenderness, tears and triumph.

With my sincerest best wishes,

Cara Colter

First Time, Forever

Cara Colter

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

CARA COLTER

lives on an acreage in British Columbia with her partner, Rob, and eleven horses. The mother of three grown children and a grandmother of one, she is a recent recipient of a Romantic Times BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award in the Love and Laughter category. Cara loves to hear from readers. You can contact her, or learn more about her, through her Web site at www.cara-colter.com.

To Richard, who makes my life so much

“richer” in every way.

Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Epilogue

Chapter One

Evan Atkins had the book hidden behind a copy of Sports Illustrated. He drank his coffee and frowned at the words, trying to concentrate, but finding it difficult with all the commotion at the Hopkins Gulch Café this morning.