by Donna Fasano
Before Nicki realized it, she was prompted by the reverend to repeat the wedding vows… words that would tie her to Sean for the rest of their lives. Excitement danced in her heart, but she had no problem speaking. Loudly. Clearly.
After they exchanged rings, the minister said, “By the power vested in me by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.”
The kiss was firm and warm and filled with loving promise.
Bob Davis, Sean’s caretaker, and Bob’s wife, Joan, congratulated the newlyweds, having happily and eagerly agreed to stand up for the couple.
Sean then reached down and picked up Sona. “Hey, there, sweet pea,” he said, kissing the child on her silky cheek. The toddler grinned at her new mommy and then hugged her daddy around the neck.
Clasping hands, the little family started down the aisle of the church. Their happily ever after had begun.
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A Note From the Author
I love it when two people come together for the sake of a vulnerable child and they end up falling madly in love. I have used the theme in other books and I’ve tied them all together in a sweet romance series called A Family Forever. I hope you’ll look for other books in the series.
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FOLLOWING HIS HEART, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 1
Sara Carson is a 30-something widow with a busy life. Two fun-loving best friends, a caring mom who needs her, and a thriving sweet shop. What more could a woman want? But when the ancient plumbing in her shop springs a leak and a gorgeous, dark-eyed stranger rushes to her rescue, hilarity unfolds—and Sara quickly sees exactly what she’s been missing.
Something most peculiar draws Landon Richards to Ocean City, Maryland—and to the lovely Sara. This woman touches his heart like no other, and the two of them explore the heady attraction that pulses between them. But haunting dreams have a way of encroaching on reality, and the strange phenomenon that brings these two together will also threaten to tear them apart.
Available in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
TWO HEARTS IN WINTER, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 2
Loss and betrayal have caused Heather Phillips to give up on love. She’s thrown herself into running The Lonely Loon, her Bed and Breakfast located on the boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland. The “off season” in this tourist town is usually a time of rest and reflection for her; however, DB Atwell, a famous author, arrives at The Loon for the winter to finish his long-overdue novel. Daniel, too, has faced grief, and tragedy continues to haunt him. Once Heather and Daniel meet, their lives will never be the same.
Reminiscent of Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks and culminating in a happily-ever-after similar to the great Nora Roberts, Two Hearts in Winter is a story about learning to let go of the past, about realizing that, though hardship affects us, it need not define us, and about coming to understand and truly believe that beauty is sometimes covered in scars. The human heart has an amazing ability to forgive, to heal, and to hope, especially when touched by love.
Available in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
WILD HEARTS OF SUMMER, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 3
Cathy Whitley’s two best friends, Sara and Heather, may have found the men of their dreams… and that’s all well and good for them. But that’s not going to happen to Cathy. She allowed love to catch her off-guard once and it drained her dry, emotionally and financially. She’ll never let it happen again. Ever.
Brad Henderson has been chasing Cathy for years. He’s settled for their on-again-off-again, “friends with bennies” relationship for far longer than he expected. Attempting to scale the stone wall she’s built around her heart has left him scraped and bruised. When he inherits a business worth millions, he is sure she’ll see him in a new light. Right?
One way or the other, it’s time to draw a line in the sand…
Available February 2017 in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
AN ALMOST PERFECT CHRISTMAS, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 4
When it comes to business, Aaron Chase knows how to succeed. But when his daughter, Izzie, asks him for the perfect family Christmas, the handsome widower feels at a loss about how to make his little girl’s dream come true.
Pediatric Nurse Christy Cooper has dedicated her life to taking care of children. She agrees to act as Izzie’s stand-in mom for this special holiday and throws herself into making the child’s Christmas wish a reality. Maybe this selfless act will somehow alleviate her secret regrets and failures of the past.
The holiday is filled with fun and laughter, and it’s amazing how three short days can be so life-changing. When the impish eight-year-old talks the adults into acting out a silly, make-believe wedding, young Izzie is certain the magic of the season will turn the pretend vows into the real thing. The little girl wants her daddy to have Christmas in his life—every single day.
Available in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 5
Dina Griffin flees a dangerous situation and ends up in Ocean City, Maryland where she hopes to spend the holidays in hiding. Trusting no one, she wants only one thing this Christmas—to feel safe. Then Officer Gav Thomas threatens to arrest her for shoplifting. Shoplifting?
Gav is certain there’s something Dina isn’t telling him about her visit to his seaside town, so he devises a means to stick close to the vulnerable beauty. An unexpected attraction sparks, fierce enough to heat up the salt-tinged, wintry nights.
But the trouble Dina had hoped to escape arrives at her doorstep, bringing with it stark-raving fear and the realization that she must place her trust in someone.
Is Gav really just a local cop… or is he Dina’s guardian angel?
Available now in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
THE WEDDING PLANNER’S SON, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 6
Tawny is a driven, high-achiever who fully expects to someday run the family business. But when her corporate exec parents attempt to use her as a pawn, Tawny flees to the only place she’s ever felt happy—the beach.
Jack Barclay spends his summer days creating romantic seaside weddings for lovers. His laid-back attitude has served him well over the years. Stressing out about work only causes a person to miss the best parts of life.
Jack and Tawny are as different as sea and sky, but the fascination they find in each others company can’t be denied. So they embark on a temporary, no-strings-attached romance with eyes wide open. What could possibly go wrong?
Coming, Spring 2017, in paperback and for Kindle, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play.
Other Books by Donna Fasano
Following His Heart , Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 1
Two Hearts In Winter , Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 2
Wild Hearts of Summer , Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 3
An Almost Perfect Christmas , Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 4
Grown-Up Christmas List, Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 5
The Wedding Planner’s Son , Ocean City Boardwalk Series, Book 6
Reclaim My Heart
The Merry-Go-Round
Her Fake Romance
The Single Daddy Club Series: Derrick, Book 1
The Single Daddy Club Series: Jason, Book 2
The Single Daddy Club Series: Reece, Book 3
Ta
ke Me, I’m Yours
His Wife for a While
An Accidental Family
Mountain Laurel
A Beautiful Stranger, A Family Forever, Book 1
and others
Non-fiction Books
Cooking In All Directions
Prayer of Quiet
Favorite Christmas Cookies
Recipes of Love
Guy Food
About The Author
Donna Fasano is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author whose books have sold nearly 4 million copies worldwide and have been translated into two dozen languages. She lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with her husband and Roo, their twelve-year-old Australian cattle dog mix.
