Reed looked over Jayne’s shoulder. “These dogs are purebreds. Honey’s a champ. Why don’t you sell them?”

“’Cause we want to pick where they go to live.” Bill’s voice held a smidgen of duh.

Reed put a hand on Bill’s shoulder. “Are you coming to my wedding?”

Bill hesitated. He looked at the dogs. “If Honey can come with me.”

Lots of new possibilities for Bill.

“Oh my God! That’s a diamond.” Jayne grabbed Mandy’s hand and held it up. “Danny, you didn’t say a word.”

“Well, no one in this family can keep a secret.”

Jayne released Mandy’s hand and hugged her again. “Have you set a date yet?”

“No. We’re taking things slow.”

“A date for what?” Bill asked.

“Danny and I are going to get married.” Mandy tensed.

Danny pulled her backward until her back was against his chest. Warmth spread through his body as she leaned on him.

She needn’t have worried.

Bill smiled. “Does that mean you’re staying forever?”

“Yup. It sure does.” Danny nodded.

“Yay!” Bill rubbed Honey’s head. “Did you hear that, girl? Danny’s staying.”

Mandy turned. Sheesh. More tears. “I love you,” she whispered.

“Back atcha.” He kissed the top of her head. There were lots of new possibilities for everyone.

THE END

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, thanks go to my fabulous agent Jill Marsal for her help on this manuscript, and for all the other countless things she does for me. Another great big thanks goes to my editor at Montlake Romance, Kelli Martin, and everyone else at Amazon Publishing who strives to make a writer feel valued. I consider myself very lucky to be included among their author ranks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Tannock Photography, 2012

Melinda Leigh abandoned her career in banking to raise her kids and never looked back. She started writing as a hobby and became addicted to creating characters and stories. Since then, she has won numerous writing awards for her paranormal romance and romantic-suspense fiction. Her debut novel, She Can Run, was a number one bestseller in Kindle Romantic Suspense, a 2011 Best Book Finalist (The Romance Reviews), and a nominee for the 2012 International Thriller Award for Best First Book. When she isn’t writing, Melinda is an avid martial artist: she holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo karate and teaches women’s self-defense. She lives in a messy house with her husband, two teenagers, a couple of dogs, and two rescue cats.