With Valor And Devotion

With Valor And Devotion
Charlotte Maclay

FIREMAN REPORTName: Mike GablesStatus: Currently reconsidering his bachelor status for one orphaned six-year-old and a very sexy social workerRescuing people from raging fires was a job Mike Gables took very seriously. Committing himself to only one woman…well, that was another story. But Mike hadn't counted on the effect six-year-old Randy would have on his life–or what Kristin McCoy would do to his heart. For Kristin was like no beauty Mike had ever known, and her devotion to abandoned children only made him want her more. Suddenly the dedicated firefighter was thinking more about planning a future than filling his little black book…Men of Station Six: The courage to face danger was in their blood…love for their women ignited their souls.

He had Kristin right where he wanted her. In his bed.

Unfortunately he wasn’t there with her.

Admiring Kristin from across the room, Mike lowered his duffel quietly to the floor. Even without makeup, she looked vibrant, as though the smattering of freckles across the bridge of her nose and cheeks were a symbol of her energy. Her lips were slightly open in readiness for a kiss.

Eager to taste their flavor again, Mike moved beside her, sat down on the edge of the bed and bent over to touch her lips with his.

Warm and soft. Feminine. Parting on a sweet sigh that took possession of his senses.

His body reacted the way a fire ignites from spontaneous combustion. No amount of water on the flame would be able to put out the sensual blaze that rose within him.

He wanted Kristin McCoy as he’d never wanted any other woman in his life.

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With Valor and Devotion

Charlotte Maclay

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Dedicated to Kay Hyland and her fellow social workers, who give so much of themselves and receive so little thanks in return.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Charlotte Maclay can’t resist a happy ending. That’s why she’s had such fun writing more than twenty titles for Harlequin American Romance and Harlequin Duets, plus several Silhouette Romance books. Particularly well-known for her volunteer efforts in her hometown of Torrance, California, Charlotte’s philosophy is that you should make a difference in your community. She and her husband have two married daughters and two grandchildren, whom they are occasionally allowed to baby-sit. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at P.O. Box 505, Torrance, CA 90501.

Books by Charlotte Maclay

HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

474—THE VILLAIN’S LADY

488—A GHOSTLY AFFAIR

503—ELUSIVE TREASURE

532—MICHAEL’S MAGIC

537—THE KIDNAPPED BRIDE

566—HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE

585—THE COWBOY & THE BELLY DANCER

620—THE BEWITCHING BACHELOR

643—WANTED: A DAD TO BRAG ABOUT

657—THE LITTLEST ANGEL

684—STEALING SAMANTHA

709—CATCHING A DADDY

728—A LITTLE BIT PREGNANT

743—THE HOG-TIED GROOM

766—DADDY’S LITTLE COWGIRL

788—DEPUTY DADDY

806—A DADDY FOR BECKY

821—THE RIGHT COWBOY’S BED* (#litres_trial_promo)

825—IN A COWBOY’S EMBRACE* (#litres_trial_promo)

886—BOLD AND BRAVE-HEARTED** (#litres_trial_promo)

890—WITH VALOR AND DEVOTION** (#litres_trial_promo)

WHO’S WHO AT FIRESTATION SIX

Mike Gables—The most “studly” firefighter at the station, he’s known as much for his ability to fight fires as his success in the bedroom.

Kristin McCoy—The dedicated social worker has vowed to stay clear of men with quick, sexy smiles designed to seduce a woman…then break her heart.