The Other Twin

The Other Twin
Nan Dixon

Who can resist a neighbour in need?Nathan Forester doesn’t know the first thing about kids. So when the daughter he never knew existed arrives on his doorstep, he needs help, fast! His unlikely ally is next-door neighbor and single mother, Cheryl Henshaw. Nathan and Cheryl don’t exactly see eye to eye, but neither can say no to a helping hand.Renovating Fitzgerald House is Nathan’s chance to finally prove he’s no longer the unreliable twin–and it seems possible with Cheryl by his side. Suddenly their practical arrangement has become something much more. Trust isn’t easy but they’re stronger when they work together.

Who can resist a neighbor in need?

Nathan Forester doesn’t know the first thing about kids. So when the daughter he never knew existed arrives on his doorstep, he needs help, fast! His unlikely ally is next-door neighbor and single mother Cheryl Henshaw. Nathan and Cheryl don’t exactly see eye to eye, but neither can say no to a helping hand.

Renovating Fitzgerald House is Nathan’s chance to finally prove he’s no longer the unreliable twin—and it seems possible with Cheryl by his side. Suddenly their practical arrangement has become something much more. Trust isn’t easy, but they’re stronger when they work together.

Nathan nodded, rubbing at the ache in his chest.

“I can’t screw up,” he said.

“You’ll figure everything out.” Pop slapped him on the back. “Just like we did.”

He couldn’t do this alone. He wasn’t prepared.

There had to be someone else he could tap to take care of Isabella.

He thought back to the women he’d dated in Savannah. There was Tracie, but she could barely take care of herself. Gabby—aptly named since she talked everyone’s ear off—was kind of an airhead. A nice airhead, but still not right.

He’d never been attracted to the motherly types.

The only mother he knew was...Cheryl. And they lived next door to each other.

He released a deep breath. Cheryl.

Dear Reader (#ude503103-cdd4-5a28-985d-341a1794c188),

Welcome back to Fitzgerald House. Cheryl is finally getting her happily-ever-after.

I found the perfect man for Cheryl, but she didn’t agree. Nathan’s too big, too nonchalant and drinks too much. He’s a terrible role model for Josh, her six-year-old son.

Dyslexic Nathan believes he’s flawed. What’s worse, his twin brother is perfect. Nathan doesn’t let people get close, because then they will find out he’s stupid (he’s not). Nathan avoids kids, because second graders can read better than he can. So when he finds out he’s the father of four-year-old Isabella, he begs Cheryl for help.

On a flight last January, I sat next to a man who discovered he was dyslexic in sixth grade. Before that, he felt stupid. He willingly answered my questions. Do you forget names of lifetime friends? Yes. Do you have trouble with driving directions? Absolutely. He also told me his brain visualizes in 3-D. Amazing. I hope I captured what life as a dyslexic person is like.

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Enjoy Savannah!

Nan Dixon

The Other Twin

Nan Dixon

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

NAN DIXON spent her formative years as an actress, singer, dancer and competitive golfer. But the need to eat had her studying accounting in college. Unfortunately, being a successful financial executive didn’t feed her passion to perform. When the pharmaceutical company she worked for was purchased, Nan got the chance of a lifetime—the opportunity to pursue a writing career. She’s a five-time Golden Heart® finalist, lives in the Midwest and is active in her local RWA chapter and on the board of a dance company. She has five children, three sons-in-law, two grandchildren, one grandchild on the way and one neurotic cat.

To Mom and Dad always.

To my wonderful, fabulous family, thank you for supporting my writing. I’m dedicating this one to my guys: Nicholas, Matthew and my three incredible sons-in-law, Dan, Joe and John. I know you make my daughters happy. And of course the bright lights—Lily and Harper and grandchild #3!

Thank you to my Harlequin team: Megan Long, Victoria Curran, Piya Campana, Deirdre McCluskey and the wonderful group who help bring my books into reality. And of course, my fabulous agent, Laura Bradford. I appreciate your guidance, wisdom, humor and tweets!

My critique group challenges me to dig deeper. Thank you, Ann Hinnenkamp, Leanne Farella, Neroli Lacey and Kathryn Kohorst. And my Golden Heart sisters keep me sane—Dreamcatchers, Lucky 13s, Starcatchers and the Unsinkables. And my writing community—MFW, you’re the best.

And last—this book is for the group that started it all—my sisters. Mo, Sue and Trish.

Contents

Cover (#ud0d136ac-8736-5979-b6a2-a39696ff5951)

Back Cover Text (#u72d9e5a0-7cdf-5da5-9c81-636a2e3ef1d8)

Introduction (#u0212e361-6048-5b26-871e-5e22f3274de7)

Dear Reader (#u74158c00-69c7-513f-879c-7af9a0c17ccc)

Title Page (#u1cb968ec-d638-5ae8-bcd5-b8f7cdccb345)

About the Author (#u2f35b19f-b610-5d7e-85a7-93c31ad2b6f1)

Dedication (#udd3cf46b-2295-54e6-a410-051299987141)

CHAPTER ONE (#uc1cc2db9-5f12-55f6-87f4-062a42fe4b58)

CHAPTER TWO (#ua0dff038-2558-5992-b813-0498e8e520e2)

CHAPTER THREE (#u603f9906-c103-5a37-b2af-a734632b3291)

CHAPTER FOUR (#u40520e68-9f19-5149-b0b6-63af1d04cfd0)

CHAPTER FIVE (#litres_trial_promo)

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