Scott glanced toward Lizzie but could see from her scrunched expression that she had no idea what Luca was offering. Scott carefully took Beau from her arms, freeing her to reach for the envelope. He watched as she opened it, looking at the contents while showing him as well. It took a moment for his mind to settle on what his eyes were seeing, but as he heard Lizzie gasp, it struck them both.
“I’m giving you back the acres that your grandfather had sold to me. It’s a gift, free and clear.”
Lizzie’s mouth opened and closed several times, no words coming forth. Finally, she managed to sputter, “Luca, I don’t understand.”
Smiling, Luca replied, “My dear, it’s quite simple. I want you, Scott, and your son to have your full heritage of the entire original Weston Farm that’s been in your family for generations.”
Scott, inhaling the fresh baby scent of his son, loved the idea that he would have his heritage. Hearing a quick intake of breath, he looked over, seeing a single tear slide down Lizzie’s cheek. Holding Beau with one arm, he slid his free one around Lizzie, pulling her close.
Looking at Luca, he said, “This is very generous of you.”
“No, it’s just the right thing to do. Always on a quest for more sent the wrong message to my daughter. This is my way of rectifying that.” He stood, and Lizzie immediately jumped up, rushing to him.
Throwing her arms around him, she said, “Thank you. Thank you so much.”
Luca kissed her cheek before shaking Scott’s hand. Bending, he kissed Beau’s head before turning to leave. “I can see myself out. Take care and I’ll see you soon.”
Wrapping his arm around Lizzie, he bent to kiss her, her lips warm against his. They had a few more weeks before they could become intimate again, but he did not mind waiting. Just being with her, and now their son, made not only him but his whole world whole again.
Don’t miss the next Baytown Boys novel!
Shielding You
Nov 2020
Hannah and Dylan have been characters in each Baytown book as the Police Chiefs of the tiny towns of Easton and Seaside.
As one of the few female law enforcers on the Eastern Shore, Hannah Freeman has to be smart, tough, competent, and dedicated.
That’s the easy part.
Hiding her feeling for Dylan Hunt, a neighboring Police Chief has been challenging, but she has no time for unrequited love.
When a hostage situation threatens Hannah, Dylan lets his true feelings known, but will it be too late?
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Lots more Baytown stories to enjoy and more to come!
Baytown Boys (small town, military romantic suspense)
Coming Home
Just One More Chance
Clues of the Heart
Finding Peace
Picking Up the Pieces
Sunset Flames
Waiting for Sunrise
Hear My Heart
Guarding Your Heart
Sweet Rose
Our Time
Count On Me
For all of Miss Ethel’s boys:
Heroes at Heart (Military Romance)
Zander
Rafe
Cael
Jaxon
Jayden
Asher
Zeke
Cas
Lighthouse Security Investigations
Mace
Rank
Walker
Drew
Blake
Tate (August 2020)
Hope City (romantic suspense series co-developed
Hope City Duet
Carter
Saints Protection & Investigations
(an elite group, assigned to the cases no one else wants…or can solve)
Serial Love
Healing Love
Revealing Love
Seeing Love
Honor Love
Sacrifice Love
Protecting Love
Remember Love
Discover Love
Surviving Love
Celebrating Love
Follow the exciting spin-off series:
Alvarez Security (military romantic suspense)
Gabe
Tony
Vinny
Jobe
SEALs
Thin Ice (Sleeper SEAL)
SEAL Together (Silver SEAL)
Letters From Home (military romance)
Class of Love
Freedom of Love
Bond of Love
The Love’s Series (detectives)
Love’s Taming
Love’s Tempting
Love’s Trusting
The Fairfield Series (small town detectives)
Emma’s Home
Laurie’s Time
Carol’s Image
Fireworks Over Fairfield
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About the Author
I am an avid reader of romance novels, often joking that I cut my teeth on the historical romances. I have been reading and reviewing for years. In 2013, I finally gave into the characters in my head, screaming for their story to be told. From these musings, my first novel, Emma’s Home, The Fairfield Series was born.
I was a high school counselor having worked in education for thirty years. I live in Virginia, having also lived in four states and two foreign countries. I have been married to a wonderfully patient man for thirty-five years. When writing, my dog or one of my four cats can generally be found in the same room if not on my lap.
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