LIKE IT OR NOT, THEY'RE FAMILY NOW When Brooke O'Toole's sister and brother-in-law die in a tragic accident, her only priority is the emotional well-being of her one-year-old nephew, Connor. Unfortunately, that means making nice with the man she holds responsible for her mother's murder: Hunter Stone. Allowing Hunter into her life is the opposite of easy. Brooke's never understood why her sister forgave himand worse, became his neighbor and friend. But even she can't deny the bond between the man and child, or how much she's come to rely on both of them. Despite her instinct to fight this ex-cop who's challenging her right to custody, Brooke suspects the best thing for Connor is a life with both of them in it.
He couldn't save his wife but he will save Alyssa When Noah Preston entered witness protection, his only concern was for his daughter. He couldn't save her mother, but he would save Alyssano matter what. Now, three years later, he's done his best to make their new lives work. But he can't let go of the fearand the guiltthat haunts him. And he can't let Alyssa out of his sight. Noah's convinced that loneliness is part of his penance. So when Billie Landon stumbles into his bike shop, he's determined to keep his distance. He can't risk giving in to his attraction to her. Even though she could be exactly what he and his child really need.