The Single Dad's Proposal

The Single Dad's Proposal
Karin Baine

Will their new-found love…Lead to an island wedding?In this Single Dad Docs story, aristocratic surgeon Rafael Valdez might be the heartthrob of Maple Island, but he only has eyes for one girl—his daughter Gracie! Until child life specialist Summer Ryan helps Rafael realise he doesn’t have to cope with the special care Gracie needs alone. Can he convince Summer there’s room in his life—and in his heart—for her too?

Will their newfound love...

Lead to an island wedding?

In this Single Dad Docs story, aristocratic surgeon Rafael Valdez might be the heartthrob of Maple Island, but he has eyes for only one girl—his daughter, Gracie! Until child life specialist Summer Ryan helps Rafael realize he doesn’t have to cope with the special care Gracie needs alone. Can he convince Summer there’s room in his life—and his heart—for her, too?

KARIN BAINE lives in Northern Ireland with her husband, two sons and her out-of-control notebook collection. Her mother and her grandmother’s vast collection of books inspired her love of reading and her dream of becoming a Mills & Boon author. Now she can tell people she has a proper job! You can follow Karin on Twitter, @karinbaine1 (https://twitter.com/karinbaine1), or visit her website for the latest news—karinbaine.com (https://karinbaine.com).

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Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk).

The Single Dad’s Proposal

Karin Baine

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ISBN: 978-1-474-08975-3

THE SINGLE DAD’S PROPOSAL

© 2019 Karin Baine

Published in Great Britain 2019

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For Karen and Andrea,

who brought Triathlon Dad to my attention!

Many thanks to Mary, Geordie, Diane and Michael,

who allow us to share the Spanish sunshine with

them, and Chellie, who always has my back. xx

Contents

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About the Author (#u5355f0c8-8d35-53b4-b700-daef4d2144ba)

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CHAPTER TWO (#u7d17f6c3-e208-5f94-b3e3-5bd1a2d35b72)

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