The Gazebo

The Gazebo
Kimberly Cates

A PAST FULL OF SECRETSWhen former wild child Deirdre McDaniel clears out her childhood home, she comes face-to-face with a lifetime of memories and failures. Once she'd dreamed of making it big, but her high school pregnancy had changed all that. Now co-owner of a B&B, Deirdre struggles to make up for lost time with her daughter, to overcome the demons of her past and to open her guarded heart to Jake–the new man in her life.But when long-buried secrets return to haunt her, will Jake accept the truth behind the woman he's come to care about more than he'd thought possible…or will he let old wounds destroy the fragile new love they share?

Rave Reviews for Picket Fence

“Cates weaves a tantalizing and emotional tale that strums the heartstrings and keeps the reader spellbound until the joyful, gratifying ending.”

—Booklist

“Forgiveness and acceptance are key elements in this outstanding new family drama, which offers the deep insight into the human soul and the touching story that are hallmarks of a Cates novel. 4 ½ stars.”

—Romantic Times BOOKclub

“Kimberly Cates provides a discerning look at love offering its healing power if only the lead trio would take a chance.”

—Harriet Klausner

More Praise for Kimberly Cates

“One of the brightest stars of the romance genre.”

—New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen

“Kimberly Cates is an extraordinary storyteller.”

—Jill Barnett, author of Sentimental Journey

“A truly gifted storyteller.”

—Romantic Times BOOKclub

“Kimberly Cates takes readers on a heartwarming journey of secrets, emotional upheaval, and the meaning of unconditional love.”

—Romantic Times BOOKclub on The Mother’s Day Garden

Also from Kimberly Cates and HQN Books

Picket Fence

The Gazebo

Kimberly Cates

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

To my daughter Kate, the most beautiful bride ever, and to

Kevin, the son I always dreamed of.

Here’s to Happily Ever After!

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 (#uf3caf3ac-289c-5faa-95fc-d3c553e7e529)

CHAPTER 2 (#ud0759163-5c05-5533-9ef5-5dfa0f46948d)

CHAPTER 3 (#u8e675aa2-0a7b-5ad9-aab3-a771523bb425)

CHAPTER 4 (#u4427857d-12ef-5571-97b3-997183c9c8e7)

CHAPTER 5 (#u0fa864d2-867a-5270-a94d-bb21e1200676)

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CHAPTER 12 (#litres_trial_promo)

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CHAPTER 17 (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER 18 (#litres_trial_promo)

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CHAPTER 20 (#litres_trial_promo)

EPILOGUE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER 1

THE SMALL WHITE HOUSE at the end of Linden Lane didn’t look like the kind of place where secrets lived. But no one in the river town of Whitewater, Illinois, knew better than Deirdre McDaniel that appearances could be deceiving.