His Baby. Muriel Jensen

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      “If it’s an Abbott, it’s mine.”

      Cordie had a horrible feeling that she understood what Killian meant, but she had to be sure. “You said you didn’t want to reconcile.”

      “That’s right,” he told her.

      She folded her arms so he wouldn’t see her hands tremble. “You’ll keep me until the birth, then take the baby away from me?”

      “We’ll work out a deal.”

      Without thinking twice, she struck him hard on the shoulder. “You don’t deal over a baby.” To herself she added, This isn’t part of the plan. You’re supposed to invite me back into your life! “I’m not giving up my claim to the baby,” Killian said unequivocally.

      “It’s mine!”

      “It’s ours. And trying to pretend I don’t figure in his life isn’t going to work.”

      She was suddenly aware that her plot had a serious pitfall. Killian was going to fight her for the baby. And he had an army of lawyers. “You’re hateful,” she said in a heartfelt whisper.

      He gave her a brief nod, as though it was of no consequence. “I gathered you felt that way when you slept with Brian.”

      Dear Reader,

      The Hamptons on Long Island, New York, have always held a fascination for me. My only experience with the area is what I’ve seen at the movies or in decorating magazines. I love the notion of a sprawling, beachy house decorated in shabby chic and fronted by lawn and sea grass that meanders to the ocean. I can visualize Japanese lanterns, smell clam boils and barbecues, and hear music and laughter.

      Of course, my writer’s mind has to populate this place. I decided upon three brothers who’ve inherited the family wealth and business, but still bear guilt over a little sister who went missing twenty-five years earlier.

      In my imagination, this sunny upscale place became Losthampton, and I created Killian, Sawyer and Campbell Abbott to live there with various members of their household and staff. Over the course of this series they will attract three strong, wise women who help them heal, and make their lives more interesting—and surprising—along the way.

      Thank you for wanting to know them.

      Best wishes!

      Muriel

      P.O. Box 1168

      Astoria, Oregon 97103

      Books by Muriel Jensen

      HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

      866—FATHER FOUND

      882—DADDY TO BE DETERMINED

      953—JACKPOT BABY *

      965—THAT SUMMER IN MAINE

      His Baby

      Muriel Jensen