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She’s a Cancer and he’s a Capricorn. She has a secret she wants to keep but moments after they meet again, he realizes that her daughter is his, and he wants to be part of their life.
Memories of the past and her hurt brings Cate’s old anger back to the surface but Rick realizes what a fool he was in his single-minded desire to follow his dream. He now has the medical degree he desired enough to set his love for Cate aside. His guilt and her anger clash as they try to find ways to show their daughter how much they love her.
EXCERPT:
Cate closed her eyes lest her friend see the sorrow and
anger ever present in her thoughts. She’d lost her chance for a full life when
he’d left ten minutes after the graduation ceremony ended without a goodbye.
She hadn’t been able to tell him about the pregnancy and she’d been too angry
to call him.
“I’m content without a man in my life.” She smiled.
“Maddie is great company.”
“She won’t be with you forever.”
“I know but right now I’m content.”
Lauren walked to the kitchen door. “What a great swing set.
I’m glad you found someone to set it up. Keeps the kids from trying to help.”
“Bought it in town yesterday morning and the set up was
part of the price.” Cate joined her friend. She studied the massive structure.
There were swings, a seesaw, and an overhead grill for climbing with a play
house on the opposite side from the slide. “Maddie picked this two years ago.
Wouldn’t fit in a city apartment.”
Lauren touched Cate’s shoulder. “I’m sorry I never heard
about your mother’s death. Mail was often lost as I wandered from country to
country.”
“Don’t feel bad about not knowing.” Cate turned from the
door. “The kitchen is in order. I wonder how the others are doing?”
Lauren laughed. “Liz is organized and efficient. About
Megan and Jenessa, think chaos. One will undo what the other has done. Megan
wants color coordination. Jenessa just wants to finish.”
A picture of her two friends formed. “Megan will have a
good time finding towels that match.” A sound caused her to turn.
Liz stepped into the room. “Dining room and study are
done. Books are shelved. Do you ever read for fun?”
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ReplyDeleteI like the interaction between friends. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteYou've got two great tropes here. It's good that Cate has friends who can help her, though I suspect she won't be alone for much longer. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat dialogue with the friends. I'd be helping to find the matching towels.
ReplyDeleteI love the story in a story. This excerpt leaves the reader wanting more. I love it she has books. I always move with my favorite books.
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