любовные романы

современные любовные романы

современная зарубежная литература

детективы

короткие любовные романы

Since she was a little girl, Marisa Angelo has been haunted by the image of her mother walking away, suitcase in hand, to return to her Amish roots.Marisa and her «Englischer» father never saw or heard from her again. Now Marisa has received a shocking call from police. Her mother&apos;s bloodstained suitcase was found hidden inside the wall of a Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse.Desperate for answers, Marisa heads to Lancaster County. But no one–not the police or Marisa&apos;s tight-lipped Amish relatives–can explain what happened to her mother.Only one man is as determined as Marisa to unravel the mystery–Link Morgan, the handsome ex-military loner who found the suitcase in the house he inherited from his uncle. Now both Link&apos;s and Marisa&apos;s family members are implicated in the decades-old disappearance.The secret lies somewhere in the quaint Amish settlement. But someone will do anything to ensure the truth remains hidden forever.

литературоведение

Vanish in Plain Sight

Brotherhood of the Raven

THE PRODIGAL DOCTOR COMES HOME…When Rebecca Forrester pledged her five-year-old heart to Brett Elliot, the idealistic doctor-to-be had vowed to return one day to care for her and the other townspeople. Well, Brett had finally come home–but not to stay. Still, Bedford Creek's medical future rested in this sophisticated stranger's hands, and Rebecca prayed the Lord would help Brett see where he belonged. God seemed to be giving Rebecca a chance to convince the young doctor to stay when Brett began helping out at the clinic. Was He also giving her the chance to claim the heart of the man she'd always loved?

современная русская литература

The Doctor Next Door

Amanda Bondine's Boss is so…bossy!The hard-nosed newspaperman will only assign reporter Amanda Bodine fluff pieces about dog shows. She longs to prove herself with a serious front-page story. But then her own family becomes newsworthy. Suddenly, Ross Lockhart is sitting beside her at Sunday dinner, interviewing her relatives. And he almost seems…like part of the family. Until she realizes he's after information that will tarnish the Bodine name! Time to teach the boss about the real heart of the matter: love.

научная фантастика

Heart Of The Matter

Wounded army officer Luke Marino was sent home, his career, his spirit shattered. Now he wanted only to be left alone, refusing even the physical therapy he needed.But Mary Kate Flanagan Donnelly, a widow with two children to raise on her own, needed Luke's case to prove herself as a capable therapist. Despite the revival of feelings she thought dormant since their high school romance, she was determined to help the stubborn hero and keep matters strictly business….

пьесы и драматургия

серьезное чтение

пьесы, драматургия

A Soldier's Heart

THE DAD BEHIND THE BADGEPhiladelphia lawyer Anne Morden was a breath away from adopting Emilie, the child she had always longed for. All that was left to do now was to convince police chief Mith Donovan to sign away the rights to his precious daughter.But with his denial of paternity, Mitch put baby Emilie's future at stake, and Anne's lifelong dream on hold. Yet Mitch seemed determined to make things right, if only Anne could trust him enough to let him help.

триллеры

мистика

Desperately Seeking Dad

COULD SHE GO HOME AGAIN?Paula Hansen had her doubts about returning to Bedford Creek and Alex Caine–the man she'd once loved–but she knew she couldn't deny her aunt's request. So she'd turned to God for guidance, and heard His answer loud and clear. She needed to put memories of their past aside and help bring this proudly independent father and his troubled son closer together….Burdened with saving his family's company, Alex soon discovered Paula was the answer to his prayers. And now that he'd been blessed with a second chance, he'd do anything to make sure that this time, Paula would be in his life forever!

Father Most Blessed

Penniless widow Laura McKay was determined to succeed on her own, but when an arsonist threatened her deaf daughter's safety, she was compelled to rely on firefighter Ryan Flanagan, the high school football hero who'd never noticed her as a shy underclassman.Physically fearless and an expert at avoiding romantic commitment, Ryan had nearly become his own worst enemy. But in the flames there's only one enemy: time, which just might be running out for Laura, unless Ryan's courage…and love…can withstand the test of fire.

зарубежная классика

зарубежная старинная литература

зарубежные детективы

классические детективы

классика жанра

Her Only Hero

SECRET SIBLINGS REVEALED Imagine her shock when Violet Colby discovers she has an identical twin sister she never knew existed. Why her family was torn apart remains a secret no one can answer—yet. Hoping to develop a sisterly bond, Violet invites her sophisticated city twin to the Colby Ranch in tiny Grasslands, Texas.But when her sister’s former fiancé arrives with questions of his own, country girl Violet finds herself drawn to handsome businessman Landon Derringer. And learns that true love requires faith—and a heart as big as Texas. Texas Twins: Two sets of twins, torn apart by family secrets, find their way home.

Her Surprise Sister

In peaceful Pennsylvania Dutch country, a young mother discovers a shocking danger—and an unexpected allyA whisper of a threat looms over widow Deidre Morris. She and her young son have unwittingly become prisoners of her intimidating father-in-law’s power. One wrong step could find her son torn from her and in the hands of the influential judge. But when Deidre collides with an intriguing stranger, the prospect of a new friendship gives her renewed hope…until a devastating murder rocks the quiet community of Echo Falls and Deidre learns first impressions can’t be trusted.Attorney Jase Glassman’s assignment is straightforward: befriend Deidre, gather incriminating evidence…and allow her dogged father-in-law to take custody of her child. Anything else, including losing himself in her honest charm, will compromise the job he was hired to do. Yet when a murderer ushers danger into the town, Jase’s only instinct is to protect Deidre and her son—no matter the sacrifice.

Echo Of Danger

Firefighter paramedic Terry Flanagan saw her clinic for migrant farm workers as the perfect way to make a difference.But when Dr. Jacob Landsdowne was assigned to oversee her project, she wondered if her dreams would go up in smoke. Two years ago a tragedy had touched both their lives and almost destroyed Jacob's career. Now he was intent on rebuilding his reputation, and Terry's clinic was an unwanted distraction.Yet, with the well-being of women and children hanging in the balance, maybe it was time Jacob put aside his trust in himself…and turn to God.

приключения

книги о приключениях

авантюрные приключения

Hearts Afire

Life was much safer at a remove, or at least so Julie Alexander thought.Her photojournalist job allowed her to view life through her camera lens, a job that would help her learn if a man she'd never met was a good father to her estranged late half-sister's child.But Julie's efforts to be a detached observer were challenged by firefighter Seth Flanagan and his warm-hearted family, and her detachment was completely shattered by her unexpected love for three-year-old Davy.Yet Julie wasn't the only one facing issues; the still-grieving Seth made it clear that love didn't feature in his future plans. Could God's love build a bridge to connect the two?

драма

веселые приключения

проблемы молодежи

Hero Dad

A search for her roots brought midwife Fiona Flanagan to Pennsylvania Dutch country–and made her wonder whether she should turn back. The area's mixture of Amish and English culture confused her, and her first encounter with local police chief Ted Rittenhouse didn't help. He'd thought she was breaking into her own office!Despite the misunderstanding, Fiona could see that Ted's tough-as-nails exterior hid a kind soul–one caught between two worlds, seeking a place to belong. She felt the same, but trusting him with her heart would require the biggest step of faith she had ever taken.

Restless Hearts

Executive assistant Claire Delany's experience with teens?Only when she'd been one. Yet somehow she was teaching a rowdy group of them how to apply for jobs. It wasn't her idea of a good time, but in exchange Pastor Brendan Flanagan would help her plan the wedding of her best friend and Brendan's cousin. Claire had confused feelings about the handsome, opinionated Pastor Flanagan.She didn't want a family, or even religion. So why was she pouring out long-held-in feelings to Brendan? And why was he gaining a stronghold on her heart?

детская проза

детские приключения

познавательно-развлекательные книги для детей

книги для девочек

книги для мальчиков

Unlikely Hero

Finally meeting the wealthy family she'd never known should have given Corrie Grant the information about her father she'd craved all her life.But the Mannings of Savannah were a secretive and hostile bunch. All except Lucas Santee, her grandfather's sophisticated right-hand man, who stood between Corrie and her relatives' unrelenting barbs and slights.The family's suspicion of her seemed frivolous at first, but when a mysterious series of accidents occurred, Corrie was forced to take it seriously. How far would the Mannings go to keep their secrets buried forever?

Tangled Memories

Confused and angry, Dr. Sarah Wainwright returned to the Georgia island of St. James in search of answers to her husband's mysterious death–in an apparent lovers' tryst with the wife of wealthy industrialist Trent Donner.Anger seemed to be the only edge Sarah had–Trent's control of the island and his protectiveness for his young daughter were enough to drive even this scandal back into the shadows.A man whose life depended on keeping his secrets; a woman whose future depended on learning the truth–could her quest set them free, or would it destroy them all?

учебная и научная литература

монографии

гуманитарные и общественные науки

педагогика

книги для педагогов

книги для родителей

образовательное пространство

образовательная среда

дополнительное образование

проблемы образования

современное образование

знания и навыки

Land's End

The single mom’s second chance…To become one of the Brides of Lost Creek!Widow Rebecca Mast returns to her Amish community with her son and a dream—to own a quilt shop. Carpenter Daniel King is determined to help Rebecca and revive their childhood friendship. But as he bonds with her son, Rebecca’s afraid the secret she’s been keeping will be revealed. Can Daniel convince Rebecca he’s a man she can trust—and love?

боевики, остросюжетная литература

ужасы / мистика

боевая фантастика

призраки

древние артефакты

охота на нечисть

варяги

The Wedding Quilt Bride

космическая фантастика

геймеры

вторжение «чужих»

виртуальная реальность

спасение человечества

космические войны

внеземные цивилизации

LitRPG / ЛитРПГ

космоопера

God could not have chosen a worse time to send Dr. Grant Hardesty to Button Gap. Three abandoned children were depending on Maggie Davis' s clandestine care until their mother returned. Maggie didn' t think she could trust the by-the-book doctor with her secret. Until she got a glimpse into his soul…and God' s mysterious ways became as clear as a starry night.Maggie knew her trust was well placed as this once-aloof doctor opened his heart to the children… and her. But as Grant' s time in Button Gap ended, she prayed for one more miracle. Could God make this man who seemed to have everything recognize that it all meant nothing without Maggie' s love?

полицейские детективы

крутой детектив

преступления

детектив-загадка

расследование убийств

маньяки

обложка ню

The Doctor's Christmas

What kind of man turned away a pregnant woman? Susannah Laine could tell that Nathan Sloane had demons to wrestle with, but so did she. She'd come to Lakemont to find out what her late husband had been doing there before his sudden death.And she wasn't leaving without an answer . . .Susannah's occupancy of the cottage where his wife had lived before her death reawakened painful memories for Nathan. Still, he couldn't deny his attraction to Susannah, and reluctantly agreed to help in her search. But the truth they uncovered threatened their burgeoning romance. Could God now give Susannah the strength to overcome her past and embrace this second chance at happiness?

True Devotion

An Amish NannyCaring for her late cousin's young kinder is Jessie Miller's duty—even if it means seeing their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband—until he met her cousin and Jessie's dream was cut short. Laid up with a broken leg and a demanding dairy farm, Caleb needs her. But Caleb wants no woman around…and no reminder of the wife who abandoned her family before her death. Especially since he fears Jessie will throw a wrench in his plan to remain a single dad. She's gentle, kind, and if Caleb isn't careful, she may be just what his little Amish family needs.Brides of Lost Creek: In Amish country, all roads lead to weddings

современные детективы

место преступления

Second Chance Amish Bride

As Laurel Ridge embraces a stranger hungry for answers, a sinister truth is awakenedA hard-hitting reporter, Kate Beaumont unearths the deepest lies and brings harsh truths to light. But the story that lures her to the gentle town of Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, is closer to her heart than anyone knows. The details of her half brother’s sudden death have never made sense. She owes him justice, yet the one man who can help her is the stubborn sheriff she can’t stand.Protecting his town is Mac Whiting’s top priority. Everything else—including pacifying a beautiful crusader on a mission best left resting in peace—is secondary. But as Kate’s search embeds her in his world and attracts a skilled criminal, she needs Mac’s protection. Drawn together by deadly secrets, they must find a way to trust each other before a killer silences them both.

How Secrets Die

As a teenager, Dinah Westlake had witnessed the murder of her pregnant cousin, but a concussion blocked her memories of that night.Now, ten years later, her cousin's widower, Marc Devlin, had returned to Charleston to give his young son a true Southern Christmas. It was a chance to make amends in a family torn apart by the tragedy–and the suspicion that Marc was responsible for his wife's demise.But when several dangerous «accidents» occurred amid the colorful holiday celebrations, Dinah's recollections of that past dark night began to resurface. Would she discover a killer inside the man she'd grown to love?

книги по психологии

саморазвитие / личностный рост

самосовершенствование

о психологии популярно

работа над собой

краткое изложение

сила воли

самоконтроль

Season of Secrets

HER PROMISESome men were just unforgettable. And Adam Caldwell was never far from Tory Marlowe' s thoughts. Now that she was back in town, Tory hoped that their one magical night might help Adam remember her…and help her fulfill a promise made.HIS SECRETAdam wasn' t sure he wanted Tory prying into his life, trying to dig up a past that haunted him. But as much as he tried, he soon found himself once again enchanted with her pure heart and unwavering faith. Could Tory' s love help Adam open his own heart once more to God…and love?

серийные убийцы

квест

психологические детективы

A Time to Forgive

A LESSON IN LOVEJust when compassionate teacher Leigh Christopher was about to give up on her God-given talent, she bonded with a special littler girl. Rejuvenated, she vowed to do anything to inspire young Sarah–even if it meant clashing with the child's rugged, fiercely protective father. But the quiet agony in Daniel Gregory's eyes told Leigh that his daughter wasn't the only one who needed her. Despite herself, Leigh was deeply drawn to Daniel and longed to ease the bitterness in his heart. Would it take a miracle from above for Daniel to accept Leigh's tender love?

эротика и секс

эротические романы

прикладная литература

развлечения

здоровье

медицина и здоровье

A Father's Promise

Coast Guard officer Adam Bodine finally finds his long-vanished great-uncle. But the secretive elderly man has adopted some new kin…single mother Cathy Norwood and her disabled little boy. Adam is grateful when Cathy convinces his relative to reunite with the Bodines. Until he learns why she's so eager. Though his heartstrings are tugged by their plight, he knows he doesn't deserve them in his life–not with his past. Unless one big extended family can teach Lieutenant Bodine something about love and honor.

The Guardian's Honor

When her family calls broken-hearted Georgia Lee Bodine home to Charleston, she knows there's trouble. Her beloved grandmother hired some fancy lawyer to carry out eccentric requests–and unearth an old family secret.Georgia plans to send Matthew Harper packing until she discovers how much the widowed father cares about her grandmother. And that his heart is even more deeply guarded than her own. As they work together on the Bodine history, they uncover a surprise about themselves: that love can strike twice in a lifetime.

Twice in a Lifetime

Hunter's Bride Due to a little misunderstanding spinning out of control, Chloe Caldwell's family now thinks her boss, Luke Hunter, is her fiancé. Luckily, the handsome executive is willing to play the part for reasons of his own. He never dreamed a woman, a family and the faith he left long ago would change everything….A Mother's WishWhen Caldwell Cove's favorite lost son Matt Caldwell returns home, Sarah Reed discovers her newspaper has a silent partner. A widow with four rambunctious children, she isn't sure if this cynical journalist will ruin her–or be the answer to her unspoken prayers.

интриги

беременность

страстная любовь

ошибки прошлого

Hunter's Bride and A Mother's Wish: Hunter's Bride / A Mother's Wish

THE PRODIGAL FATHER COMES HOME….Summoned home for a family emergency, engineer Quinn Forrester could no longer ignore a painful past. And though he didn' t plan on staying long, it seemed his precocious daughter had been praying to God a lot lately…and decided He wanted her daddy to marry Sunday school teacher Ellie Wayne.Drawn to the handsome widower, Ellie yearned to ease his burden with everything in her heart. But she feared that her most closely guarded secret could drive Quinn away. Now she sought a miracle. For if God truly meant for them to become a family, He' d somehow show Quinn where he belonged….

героическая фантастика

смертельная опасность

становление героя

борьба за выживание

жестокость

иные миры

A Father's Place

Holiday Greetings From Amish Country The Midwife's Christmas Surprise by Marta Perry Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts?A Christmas to Remember by Jo Ann BrownWhen a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family's farm. «Linda» has no memory and doesn't know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda's identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?

краткое содержание

личная эффективность / продуктивность

бизнес-процессы / инновации

Amish Christmas Blessings: The Midwife's Christmas Surprise / A Christmas to Remember

Did a sweet-faced Amish teenager brutally murder a young woman? To save her career, big-city lawyer Jessica Langdon is determined to defend him – against the community's bitter and even violent outrage. Yet without an understanding of Amish culture, Jessica must rely on arrogant businessman Trey Morgan, who has ties to the Amish community and believes in the boy's guilt.Jessica has threats coming from all sides: a local fanatic, stirred up by the biased publicity of the case the dead girl's boyfriend even from the person she's learned to trust the most, Trey Morgan. But just when Jessica fears she's placed her trust in the wrong man, Trey saves her life. And now they must both reach into a dangerous past to protect everyone's future – including their own.

стихи и поэзия

Murder in Plain Sight

She couldn't turn her back on her family in their time of need. So when her sister was injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton traded the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother's house into an inn. But life with the Plain People took a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threatened her family.Someone didn't want the secrets the old house harbored to come to light. Trusting anyone– even the handsome carpenter who seemed so genuine–was a battle for Andrea, but her life depended on her ability to find the truth.

Hide in Plain Sight

Nolie Lang learned at an early age that animals wouldn' t let her down like people did. Her farm was a haven for abandoned animals– and a source of hope for the disabled. But now, to get a crucial grant, Nolie had to work with the most stubborn man she' d ever met, injured firefighter Gabriel Flanagan.Though Gabe clearly didn' t want to depend on anyone, including God, he and Nolie became reluctant partners. And all too soon the courage she witnessed in his actions disarmed her. But his injury had convinced Gabe he had nothing to offer Nolie. Could God now make Gabe see he' d always be a hero in her heart?

Hero in Her Heart

In Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, a community once united must suspect one of their ownAmish quilter Sarah Bitler&apos;s dreams no longer feature a husband and family. Instead, she searches for success in the quilt shop within Blackburn House, a place once tarnished with deadly secrets. She refuses to let the past influence her future…until an ominous fire forces them to collide.Fire-fighter Aaron King was the first to touch Sarah&apos;s heart—and the first to break it. Now a widower and father of two small girls, his return to Sarah&apos;s life brings her buried feelings to the surface. As a string of horrific incidents tears apart their community, an arsonist&apos;s wrath threatens to destroy them all. With Aaron as the only suspect, Sarah must follow her instincts to find the truth. But to protect an innocent man, she might risk her heart to Aaron again…and risk her life to an unknown killer.

книги о войне

советская литература

литература 20 века

Великая Отечественная война

детям и родителям

героизм

русский патриотизм

иллюстрированное издание

документальные повести

об истории серьезно

When Secrets Strike

Celebrate the holidays in Amish Country Heart of Christmas by Marta PerryAmish teacher Susannah Miller suddenly has two new students: the children of her former love. Widowed father Toby Unger broke Susannah's heart ten years ago, but now the handsome Amish man desperately needs help with his troubled little ones. Can the joy of the season reunite two lonely hearts in time for Christmas?A Plain Holiday by Patricia DavidsOutspoken nanny Sally Yoder left her Amish community for her rumspringa. Though her heart is back home, the Amish man she loves, Ben Lapp, will never love a bold woman like her. But when a snowstorm strands her, her young charges and Ben on a remote farm at Christmastime, they both might discover that love is the true holiday spirit.Amish teacher Susannah Miller suddenly has two new students: the children of her former love. Widowed father Toby Unger broke Susannah's heart ten years ago, but now the handsome Amish man desperately needs help with his troubled little ones. Can the joy of the season reunite two lonely hearts in time for Christmas?Outspoken nanny Sally Yoder left her Amish community for her rumspringa. Though her heart is back home, the Amish man she loves, Ben Lapp, will never love a bold woman like her. But when a snowstorm strands her, her young charges and Ben on a remote farm at Christmastime, they both might discover that love is the true holiday spirit.

европейская старинная литература

литература 19 века

An Amish Family Christmas: Heart of Christmas / A Plain Holiday

In Amish country, not everything is as simple as it appearsAfter a terrible betrayal, Allison Standish flees Philadelphia for the small Amish village of Laurel Ridge to claim an unexpected inheritance. Allison intends to sell the mansion housing various shops on Main Street–until she meets Nick Whiting, a single father and tenant of Blackburn House, who challenges everything she believes about her estranged grandmother and the Amish community.Strange stipulations in her grandmother's will soon bring distant relatives and seething townsfolk to Allison's door. As anonymous threats escalate, Nick grows protective of Allison, and she finds herself falling for the handsome carpenter… But then she discovers her grandmother's death may not have been accidental, and someone wants Allison gone. Permanently.

фантастические рассказы

классика фантастики

советская фантастика

ЛитРес: чтец

рассказы

Where Secrets Sleep

Since she was a little girl, Marisa Angelo has been haunted by the image of her mother walking away, suitcase in hand, to return to her Amish roots.Marisa and her «Englischer» father never saw or heard from her again. Now Marisa has received a shocking call from police. Her mother's bloodstained suitcase was found hidden inside the wall of a Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse.Desperate for answers, Marisa heads to Lancaster County. But no one–not the police or Marisa's tight-lipped Amish relatives–can explain what happened to her mother.Only one man is as determined as Marisa to unravel the mystery–Link Morgan, the handsome ex-military loner who found the suitcase in the house he inherited from his uncle. Now both Link's and Marisa's family members are implicated in the decades-old disappearance.The secret lies somewhere in the quaint Amish settlement. But someone will do anything to ensure the truth remains hidden forever.

юмористическая литература

фэнтези

русское фэнтези

юмор и сатира

In Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, a community once united must suspect one of their ownAmish quilter Sarah Bitler's dreams no longer feature a husband and family. Instead, she searches for success in the quilt shop within Blackburn House, a place once tarnished with deadly secrets. She refuses to let the past influence her future…until an ominous fire forces them to collide.Fire-fighter Aaron King was the first to touch Sarah's heart—and the first to break it. Now a widower and father of two small girls, his return to Sarah's life brings her buried feelings to the surface. As a string of horrific incidents tears apart their community, an arsonist's wrath threatens to destroy them all. With Aaron as the only suspect, Sarah must follow her instincts to find the truth. But to protect an innocent man, she might risk her heart to Aaron again…and risk her life to an unknown killer.

язычество

славянское фэнтези

In the sweet subtle wind of a Pennsylvania Dutch town, a lost woman and a man of duty will risk their lives to uncover her true identityThe foundation of Amanda Curtis’s very existence cracks the moment she discovers the woman she thought was her mother had never given birth. Where she belongs is a question she can’t put to rest. But when the clues lead her to a charming yet chilling small town, the threat against her begins to unfold.Trey Addison is a fixture in Echo Falls. The place and the people are his to protect. He was born to take his place in the family legal firm, but now that a stranger desperate to unlock her past is depending on him, he’s forced to make an impossible choice. If Trey doesn’t protect Amanda, she’ll walk straight into a deadly trap. If he helps her expose the secrets that haunt her, the truth could shatter them both.

журналы о досуге и развлечениях

Sound Of Fear

HOMETOWN HERO RETURNS by Colleen Montgomery (staff reporter) U.S. Air Force captain Kenneth Vance is back in Colorado Springs on medical leave, and currently working for his old friend Quinn Montgomery's vandalism-plagued construction company. Sources say both families are being targeted for their roles in taking down that South American drug cartel a year ago.Ken has been seen around town with Julianna Red Feather, who has been busy training canine search-and-rescue teams. [Note: Mention Julianna's high school crush on Ken?] Each is at a turning point in their careers–and lives–and spending all this time together might lead to good news for the Vance family for the first time in months!

In the Enemy's Sights

In the eight years since their romance had ended in confusion, Link Morgan and Annie Gideon had barely spoken. But when tragedy left twenty-month-old Marcy, Link' s goddaughter and Annie' s niece, parentless, the two stepped in to protect her– by getting married.The plan was for Annie to care for the baby, and Link– never the family man– to handle the finances. That part was easy. But Link' s growing feelings for Annie were proving difficult.As he saw Annie' s tough exterior weaken, Link was discovering the beautiful, vulnerable woman he' d known underneath, and he wondered how he' d ever let her go. But he also wondered how a man who' d never known a happy home would ever be able to create one.…