Trixie sniffs and nuzzles me to make sure everything’s in order before she shuffles back to her own bed. The gray light of pre-dawn lighting the windows, as if it should mean much.
“What’s planned for today, Papa Bear?” I ask him, stifling a yawn which Max seems to catch, opening his mouth wide as he nestles Amy in the crease of his elbow, tilting her bottle gently for her to find.
“I think we can sleep in as much as the bosses let us,” he whispers, looking down at Amy as she sucks loudly on her bottle.
“And you, Mamma Bear?” he asks in return.
“I was thinking something similar. Maybe I could sneak that hunk of a man I sometimes catch a glimpse of in the middle of the night back to my bed. Maybe have my way with him until the sun sets,” I tell him.
“Or until the baby bears need their next feed and change,” I compromise.
Max makes a low sound, like a real bear would when it senses something it wants.
“That sounds like a plan, Mama Bear,” he says in his low voice. His foot finding mine under the table and making me shiver. Not from the cold, but just from the effect of the slightest touch. The anticipation of knowing what’s to come once we grown-up bears have done all our chores and the baby bears are back in their beds.
“Oh, I forgot to put the coffee maker on,” I add, mixing some business with pleasure as Max gets up long enough to flick a switch before settling back down at the kitchen table.
“Should be ready in time for breakfast,” I mention.
Not that we have a set timetable anymore. Our babies’ nighttime ritual is a little predictable, but the daytimes are a mixed bag, with Max and me having the time and freedom to do whatever we feel like when we feel like it.
“I was thinking,” Max muses, not looking up.
“Hmmm?” I ask sleepily, feeling my own lids drooping as I watch Peter’s closing as he feeds.
“That these two look awfully lonely. Like maybe they need a brother or sister to keep them company,” he says, a matter of fact.
“Are you trying to keep me barefoot and pregnant? I ask, pretending to sound offended.
“Absolutely,” he smiles looking up and blowing me a little kiss he whispers we should maybe start trying again as soon as we can.
“Eight o’clock and then twelve last night wasn’t trying?” I remind him, cocking a brow, the memory making me smile.
“Oh yeah. That was just practice,” he says quietly, smiling to himself before we both lock eyes.
“We’ve done alright so far, haven’t we?” he asks me. His gaze wandering from me to our two perfect children than around the kitchen all quiet in its gray-blue semi-darkness.
The sounds of the countryside stirring from outside.
“Better than alright,” I agree. “We’ve done perfectly.”
“And you don’t miss the city?” he asks me, something I don’t think I’ve even thought of in two years.
No need to think it over as I shake my head. “And you?” I ask, wondering if he does miss his old life. The deals, the pressure. The excitement and pace of it all.
“I just remembered, your dad’s coming up next week. Remember?” I remind us both, hoping we don’t forget like last time.
“I haven’t forgotten,” Max fibs.
“I hope he doesn’t bring Mrs. Peterson again.” Is all I can think of.
“That was awkward.” Max chuckles, waking up Amy who starts to wail, who in turn wakes up Peter who joins her in a chorus I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing.
It means they’re healthy and have strong lungs. It also means They need burping now, and like a perfectly synchronized team, Max and I rest each one on a shoulder and rub their backs, patting them ever so gently until we hear the part of their song that means they might actually go back to sleep.
Once they settle, we creep back up the hall, laying them gently in their cribs by our own bed, and stand over them, arms around each other, watching them like we did the day they came into the world.
“They’re just so perfect,” I whisper to Max.
“Because they have the perfect Mommy,” he whispers back.
“Their Daddy’s not too shabby either,” I have to agree, taking his hand in mine and pulling him down to kiss me.
“I love you Maxwell Bear,” I tell him, never tired of hearing myself say it out loud and only hoping he knows just how much every time I do say it.
“And I you, Momma Bear. My Phoebe,” he replies, kissing me again like he did that first time. The same feeling every time he does.
Whether it’s a peck on the cheek good morning, or as we make love in the afternoon, his affection for me has never changed. Our love has only grown stronger with each hour, each day.
“Mine,” he whispers triumphantly, holding me closer and rocking his body with mine before he presses his lips to the top of my head, guiding me gently back to bed so he can prove it for the thousandth time.
Not making love just yet. But still sharing it.
Lying in the quiet together. Our bodies gently touching.
No problems too big and nothing we treasure too small. Everything in its place.
Our whole world, our whole life, just right.
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Book 1: Baby Lust
Book 2: Veteran
Book 3: Built
Book 4: Bambino
Book 5: Rescued
Book 6: Leader
Book 7: Professor
Book 8: Burned
Book 9: Worldly
Book 10: Pistol
Book 11: Policed
Book 12: Driven
Book 13: Lucky 13
Book 14: Lumberjacked
Book 15: Protector
Book 16: Carpenter
Book 17: Italian Stallion
Book 18: Gardener
Book 19: Budapest Billionaire’s Virgin
Book 20: Billionaire’s Babysitter
Book 21: Cocky CFO
Book 22: Fireman’s Filthy 4th
Book 23: Mechanic
Book 24: SEAL’s Secret
Book 25: Police, Pooch, and Smooch
Book 26: Fireman’s Fake Fiancée
Book 27: Billionaire’s Virgin Ballerina
Book 28: Bitcoin Billionaire’s Babysitter
Book 29: Veterans Day Daddy
Book 30: Cowboy’s Christmas Carol
Book 31: Police Officer’s Princess
Book 32: Statham
Book 33: Bodyguard
Book 34: Greek God
Book 35: Billionaire Single Dad's Babysitter
Book 36: Mountain Man
Book 37: SEAL’s Justice
Book 38: Royal Romance
Book 39: Doctor Mountain Man’s Special Delivery
Book 40: Crocodile Dan D
Book 41: Mountain Man’s Secret Baby
Book 42: Doctor Bad Boy’s Secret Baby
Book 43: Cop’s Babysitter
Book 44: Nanny for the Cop Next Door
Book 45: Small Town SEAL’s Saving Grace
Book 47: Billionaire’s Nanny
Book 48: Cowboy’s Babysitter
Book 49: Steamy
Book 50: Brother’s Best Friend
Book 51: Possessive Professor
Book 52: Firefighter’s Babysitter
Book 53: Soldier’s Secret Baby
Book 54: Ward’s Independence Day
Book 55: Doctor Next Door
Book 56: Possessive Policeman
Book 57: Coached by the MMA Fighter
Book 58: Boss’s Babysitter
Book 59: Virgin in New York
Book 60: Rock Star’s Baby
Book 61: Possessive Protector
Book 62: Possessive Australian
Book 63: Best Friend’s Brother
Book 64: Possessive Cowboy
Book 65: Summer Romanced
Book 66: Possessive Prince
Book 67: Lovers’s Enemy
Book 68: Cop’s Best Friend
Book 69: Possessive Firefighter
Book 70: Football Next Door
Book 71: Doctor December
Book 72: Possessive Canadian
Book 73: Blue Collar Billionaire
Book 74: Possessive K-9 Cop
Book 75: Possessive Brazilian
Book 76: Hockey Obsession
Book 77: Possessive Boston Irish American MMA Fighter
Book 78: Halloween Next Door
Book 79: Possessive Russian
Book 80: Baseball Mine
Book 81: Cop’s Caribbean Captive
Book 82: Instalove Island
Book 83: Dad’s Best Friend
Book 84: Thanksgiving with Dad’s Boss
Book 85: Possessive Italian Neighbor
Book 86: Possessive Portuguese
Book 87: Possessive Christmas Cop
Book 88: Russian’s Obsession
Book 89: Possessive Doctor’s Christmas
Book 90: Possessive Parisian Pilot
Book 91: U.K. Boxing Day
Book 92: Jealous Russian Stalker
Book 93: Italian Mountain Man
Book 94: Aggressive Russian
Book 95: Possessive Valentine
Book 96: Possessive Hunter
Book 97: Dad’s Russian Mafia Friend
Book 98: Russian Teacher
Book 99: Australian Obsession
Book 100: Russian Next Door
Book 101: Dad’s Irish Friend
Book 102: Nanny for the Russian Mafia
Book 103: Best Friend’s Dad
Book 104: Basketball Babymaker
Book 105: Possessive Veterinarian
Book 106: Brother’s Fireman Friend
Book 107: Brother’s Canadian Cowboy Friend
Book 108: Summer Vacation with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 109: Dad’s Italian Mafia Friend
Book 110: Dad’s Irish Mafia Friend
Book 111: Dad’s Football Friend
Book 112: Possessing His Dancing Queen
Book 113: Brother’s Cop Friend
Book 114: Halloween With Dad’s Best Friend
Book 115: Claimed By Her Boss
Book 116: Possessive Rider
Book 117: Dad’s Ex-Biker Buddy
Book 118: Possessive Undercover Cop
Book 119: Falling For Her Boss
Book 120: Claiming His Fashionista
Book 121: More Than Dad’s Best Friend
Book 122: Thanksgiving With Dad’s Best Friend
Book 123: Bossy Italian
Book 124: Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend
Book 125: Maid For The Italian Mafia
Book 126: Nutcracker
Book 127: Cowboy Cerrone
Book 128: Chef’s Kiss
Book 129: Claimed By The Russian
Book 130: Bought By The Italian Mafia
Book 131: Hot Nerd
Book 132: Dad’s Italian Mafia Boss
Book 133: Mine
Book 135: Curves Ahead
Book 136: Her Mafia Valentine
Book 137: Doctor Valentine
Book 138: Maid For The Irish Mafia
Book 139: Winning Her Curves
Book 140: Dad’s Cartel Best Friend
Book 141: Dad’s Greek Mafia Friend
Book 142: Lawyer’s Obsession
Book 143: Attending Her Curves
Book 144: Maid for the Russian Mafia
Book 145: Priest
Book 146: Claimed By Dad’s Best Friend
Book 147: His Curvy Office Obsession
Book 148: Easter with Dad's Best Friend
Book 149: Veterinarian's Obsession
Book 150: Curves For Her Older Boss
Book 151: Mob Lawyer's Curves
Book 152: Maid For The Doctor Next Door
Book 153: Possessive Forest Ranger
Book 154: Nurse For The Russian Mafia
Book 155: Dad’s Fireman Friend
Book 156: Russian Mountain Man
Book 157: Possessive Italian Doctor
Book 158: Dad's EMT Best Friend
Book 159: Claimed By The Publisher
Book 160: Mr. CEO
Book 161: His Curvy Castaway Obsession
Book 162: Claiming His Reunion Obsession
Book 163: Claimed By Dad’s College Friend
Book 164: Dad’s Detective Best Friend
Book 165: Attending The Russian Mafia
Book 166: Dad's Biker Best Friend
Book 167: My Dad's Russian Mafia Friend
Book 168: Possessive Landlord
Book 169: Gardener For The Mafia
Book 170: Possessive Fighter
Book 171: Claiming Her Sweet Curves
Book 172: Possessive Camp Counselor
Book 173: Claimed By Dad's Italian Best Friend
Book 174: Possessive Neighbor
Book 175: 4th of July With Dad's Best Friend
Book 176: Claimed By Her Enemy
Book 177: Bodyguard’s Obsession
Book 178: Falling For The Player
Book 179: Possessive Alpha Cop
Book 180: Her CEO
Book 181: Falling For Her Dad’s Boss
Book 182: MMA Fighter’s Obsession
Book 183: Possessive Lawyer
Book 184: Claimed by the British Rockstar
Book 185: Summer Obsession
Book 186: Paris with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 187: Claimed by the Possessive Fireman
Book 188: Possessive Trucker
Book 189: Falling for Dad's Enemy
Book 190: His Undercover Maid
Book 191: Her Innocent CEO
Book 192: Bratva Boss’s Babysitter
Book 193: Sold to the Bratva Boss
Book 194: My Dad's Best Friend
Book 195: His Cabin Obsession
Book 196: Driver's Obsession
Book 197: His Unexpected Love
Book 198: London with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 199: Hot Neighbor
Book 200: Maid for the Hollywood Heartthrob
Book 201: The CEO and the Wedding Planner
Book 202: Claimed by the Italian
Book 203: Dad’s CEO Boss
Book 204: The Mob and His Messenger
Book 205: Rome with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 206: Haunted by Her Curves
Book 207: Her Vampire
Book 208: Bidding for Her Curves
Book 208: Claiming His Student
Book 210: CEO's Dog Trainer Obsession
Book 211: Pool Girl
Book 212: Possessive Writer
Book 213: Maid for the Mafia Informant
Book 214: Thankful for Him
Book 215: Madrid with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 216: My Best Friend’s Dad
Book 217: Taming Her Beast
Book 218: All I Want For Christmas is You
Book 219: Falling for His Captive
Book 220: My Christmas Carol
Book 221: Preacher’s Daughter
Book 222: Her Hitman
Book 223: Claimed by Her Best Friend’s Dad
Book 224: My Roommate’s Dad
Book 225: His To Claim
Book 226: Matchmaker Backfire
Book 227: Saved by the Hitman
Book 228: Valentine’s with My Best Friend’s Dad
Book 229: Lost and Found
Book 230: Electing For Her Curves
Book 231: Barcelona with Dad’s Best Friend
Book 232: Claiming His Forever
Book 233: Hearts On Campus
Book 234: Intern for My Best Friend’s Dad
Book 235: Paris with the Billionaire
Book 236: Open Heart (Dr. Love)
Book 237: Meet Me In Monaco
Book 238: Maid for the Hitman
Book 239: My Best Friend’s Navy SEAL Dad
Book 240: Groomed For Love
Book 241: Model for the Mob
Book 242: Vegas with Dad's Best Friend
Book 243: Goldie Locks
BRATVA BEAR SHIFTERS
Book 1: Dad’s Russian Mafia Bear Best Friend
Book 2: Babysitter For Dad’d Russian Mafia Bear Friend
Book 3: Dad’s Bratva Bear Friend
LAIRDS & LADIES
Book 1: Possessive Highlander
Book 2: Taken By The Highlander
Book 3: Highlander Alpha
RUSSIAN UNDERWORLD
Book 1: Brooklyn Bratva
Book 2: British Bratva
Book 3: Bratva Billionaire
Book 4: Bratva Babysitter
Book 5: Bratva Boss
IRISH WOLF SHIFTERS
Book 1: Dad’s Irish Wold Shifter Friend
Book 2: Claimed By The Irish Wolf Shifter
Book 3: Claimed By The Enemy
COLLABORATIONS
*Alpha's Arms (Makes My Heart Race Book 7)
*Winter Kisses: An Instalove Possessive Holiday Romance
*Her Ride (Men of Valor MC)
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Table of Contents
Contents
Goldie Locks
Copyright
Goldie Locks
NEWSLETTER
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Epilogue
Extended Epilogue
NEWSLETTER
A MAN WHO KNOWS WHAT HE WANTS
BRATVA BEAR SHIFTERS
LAIRDS & LADIES
RUSSIAN UNDERWORLD
IRISH WOLF SHIFTERS
Collaborations
About the Author