As dark secrets unravel around her, Skylar must follow her heart—and maybe find her once-in-a-lifetime love.Skylar spent years trapped—in a dead-end relationship, in her mother’s cold shadow. But when her mother vanishes without a trace, Skylar is thrust into a mystery that upends everything she thought she knew. With her two best friends, Barrett and Levi, by her side, Skylar hunts for answers—and along the way, finds herself drawn to both men in ways she never expected. As secrets unravel and danger draws near, Skylar must find the courage to reclaim her future... and her heart.
Mr. Whittington nodded. “I understand, but I want to warn you: I’ve seen a lot of complex family situations over the years, and sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone. I understand your mother is currently—absent, let’s say—and you have questions. As often as people have been relieved to find answers, I find they more often wish they hadn’t poked the bear, if you understand what I’m saying.”
“I do,” Skylar said slowly. “But I think it’s time I stop avoiding the truth.” She looked at Barrett, her pulse beginning to pound. “Whatever that is.”
Barrett reached under the table and gave her hand a squeeze. “You’re sure?” he asked softly.
Skylar nodded. “I’m sure.”
“Alright,” Whittington, said, signaling for a passing waiter with his menu. “I’ll let Barrett run with this—with my guidance, of course, and as long as his regular workload isn’t affected.”
Barrett looked relieved. He squeezed Skylar’s hand again. “Thanks, Mr. Whittington.”
Whittington looked at the younger man. “Keep track of the hours you spend, too. I have a certain number of pro bono hours put aside every year for tax purposes.” His gaze shifted to Skylar. “I hope you won’t be offended in being my annual charity case.” He showed that tight little smile again. “And I hope you won’t regret this.”
Skylar swallowed. “No, of course not,” she said, but she wasn’t sure which of Mr. Whittington’s points she was answering.
“Beth Anderson” is the joint penname of a veteran author of numerous novels of several different genres and a new author who loves romance novels. Who Are We Now? Is the 2nd romance novel from this team the first being a lower spice Hockey Romance “Pucked Over” 
Click Here for the list!
(Google gives me a small commission if you click on ads)
This looks like a very good book.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a book I will thoroughly enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI liked the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy reading this one. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteWhat's a little known fact about you that might surprise readers?
ReplyDeleteBeth Anderson is a pen name for me and my husband's joint romance novel projects, my husband usually writes crime and mystery type fiction but really pushed himself when working on this book and we hope you enjoy the book ❤️. We would like to thank the host for sharing our book as well 😀
DeleteThank so very much for sharing and I wish you and your husband both much happiness and success in the coming months!
DeleteAny autumn or winter plans?
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds very intriguing. Great cover!
ReplyDelete