“That’s not what I was trying to say. When it was all over, all I could think about was that you were safe and we had another chance.” He lifted her chin. “I’m sorry for asking you to give up something you were meant to do. I’d like to start over.”
“What . . . what do you mean?”
Nick brushed back a strand of hair, then cupped her face, his fingers sending shock waves through her body.
“I was wrong,” he said. “Helping others solve crimes is part of who you are. I don’t want to change that about you.”
A breeze touched her cheeks, bringing the scent of honeysuckle as hope soared in her heart. She smiled up at Nick through blurry eyes. “You don’t?”
“No.” His fingers trailed down her neck, sending chills chasing down her spine as he bent toward her and gently kissed her lips. She slipped her arms around him, and he pulled her to him. “I think I’m falling in love with you, Taylor Martin. Would you want to take a chance, see where this relationship takes us?”
She blinked back tears. “I think I would, Nick Sinclair. But are you sure?”
The answer came in the form of a solid, unwavering kiss that melted her like warm butter.
Acknowledgments
There are so many to thank for making this book possible.
My family and friends for believing in me—my daughters, Elisa and Carole. My mom, Frances, and my sister, Barbara. Bryan for his love and encouragement. Patricia and Cheryl, who talked me off more than one ledge. My critique partners, Chandra, Johnnie, Renee, and Rob—you made this book better. And Delores, who prayed me through more than one crisis.
To Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck—you two changed my writing life. Thank you. And thanks to the Ponderers and My Book Therapy for being one of the best writing communities out there.
To Dr. Amy Davis, my go-to for physician and hospital-related questions, and Dr. Reba Hoffman, who answered many of my questions dealing with psychology and university credentials. Any mistakes in not getting the facts straight are mine.
To my wonderful agent, Mary Sue Seymour, who loved my work.
To my amazing and gifted editors, Lonnie Hull DuPont and Kristin Kornoelje—a special thanks for your patience, kindness, and valuable input. And to the Revell art, editorial, marketing, and sales teams for your hard work—you are the best!
And most of all to my heavenly Father who loves me.
Patricia Bradley is a published short story writer and is cofounder of Aiming for Healthy Families, Inc. Her manuscript for Shadows of the Past was a finalist for the 2012 Genesis Award, winner of a 2012 Daphne du Maurier Award (1st place, Inspirational), and winner of a 2012 Touched by Love Award (1st place, Contemporary). When she’s not writing or speaking, she can be found making beautiful clay pots and jewelry. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America and makes her home in Corinth, Mississippi.
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