The Sweetheart Secret

Zusatztext Praise for the novels of Shirley Jump “The story is inviting! intriguing! heart-tugging! and splendid in its sexiness.”— USA Today “Shirley Jump’s stories sparkle with warmth and wit and glow with strong! heartfelt emotions.”—Jayne Ann Krentz! New York Times bestselling author “Emotional and unforgettable! thumbs up for Jump.”—Lori Wilde! New York Times bestselling author “A fun! heartwarming! small-town romance that you’ll fall in love with...Shirley Jump is a true talent.”—Jill Shalvis! New York Times bestselling author “Shirley Jump packs lots of sweet and plenty of heat in this heartwarming first book of her promising new series.”—Virginia Kantra! New York Times bestselling author Informationen zum Autor New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Sweetheart Bargain and The Sweetheart Rules, Shirley Jump spends her days writing romance and women’s fiction to feed her shoe addiction and avoid cleaning the toilets. She cleverly finds writing time by feeding her kids junk food, allowing them to dress in the clothes they find on the floor, and encouraging the dogs to double as vacuum cleaners. Klappentext The Sweetheart Sisters are ready for some good ol' matchmaking... Colton Harper! Rescue Bay's resident physician! gave up his wild ways years ago! in exchange for a straight and narrow life. But then a one-night stand comes back to haunt him when the intoxicating woman he left behind shows up in Rescue Bay. Once upon a time! fiery Daisy Barton was Colt's wife—and still is! thanks to a paperwork glitch. Now she's here in Rescue Bay! with a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a fresh start—renovating a crumbling B&B. The catch? The loan she needs requires her "husband's” financial backing. Colt wants to turn Daisy away! but when he sees her coax a smile from his cantankerous grandfather! Colt realizes maybe she can help him! too. It's the perfect arrangement—until the sparks start flying. Suddenly Colt realizes he's still head over heels in love with Daisy! and that he'll have to risk everything...or risk losing her forever. Leseprobe Acknowledgments One There were days when Colt Harper swore Greta Winslow had been put on earth solely to test his commitment to the Hippocratic oath. Greta was an eighty-three-year-old firecracker—petite and wiry, but determined to sneak bourbon into her morning coffee and avoid all things green and leafy. She disproved his constant healthy-living lectures by having the constitution of a thoroughbred mare. He always saved her appointments for the end of the day, because if he started a Monday with a visit from the stubborn Greta, he’d end up barking at everyone else who followed. And this week, he definitely didn’t need the extra stress. His plan was to just get through the appointment, get out the door, and hope for the best when he got home tonight—to his other most frustrating patient. Colt drew in a breath and refocused on Greta. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Winslow, what did you say?” “I asked if it was possible to be allergic to someone.” Greta leaned forward and arched a thin gray brow. “As in the mere sight of his blindingly white head and ugly moon-pie face gives you the dry heaves.” Colt bit back a laugh. No doubt, Greta was referring to her much-maligned neighbor, Harold Twohig. The feud between the two residents of Golden Years Retirement Village was part and parcel of Rescue Bay’s daily gossip chatter. The sleepy Florida coastal town had a vibrant senior population, which kept Colt busy in his practice, but also insured a little soap-opera-worthy drama from time to time. Especially when it came to Greta and Harold’s love-hate relationship. “As far as I know, that is not medically possible.” “As far as you know. Which means there is sti...

Product details

• Authors: Shirley Jump
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.09.2014
• EAN: 9780425264522
• ISBN: 978-0-425-26452-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 105 mm x 171 mm x 22 mm