M.A. Nichols

To reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her.

 

Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost.

 

Except someone new stands in her way.

 

Gregory Vaughn never asked to be the guardian of six grieving children, but he’s determined to honor his dear friend’s final request. They have no one but him to shield them from the woman who abandoned them and broke their father’s heart—and he will do everything in his power to protect them.

 

Yet the lady who appears on his doorstep isn’t a monster. Tessa is clever and compassionate, and as the line between enemy and ally begins to blur, Gregory finds himself drawn to the very woman he promised to hate.

 

Something doesn’t add up.

 

One of them is lying.

 

But who?

 

As walls crumble and secrets unravel, Tessa and Gregory must decide what they’re willing to risk. Because with hearts—and children—at stake, one wrong choice could cost them everything.

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COMING SEPTEMBER 2nd