Her Handyman Hero. Lorraine Beatty
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Building a Dream
Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission—to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily’s guardian isn’t his intention. Yet once Tori Montgomery mistakes Reid for her new handyman, he knows it’s the only way to be close to his niece. Tori is honoring her friend’s last wish by keeping Lily away from her father’s family. And once she learns who Reid truly is, she realizes there’s too much at stake—including custody of Lily—for her to fall for the former DEA agent. But in keeping a promise, is she losing out on her chance for a happily-ever-after?
“Looks like our little girl has had enough for today.”
Our little girl. Was that how he thought of them—as a family?
“She’s so beautiful when she’s asleep.”
“And quiet.”
Tori nodded. “She does like to talk.” Softly they made their way back downstairs.
He gazed her way and smiled. Her breath caught. His smile stole the starch from her knees. It was wide and warm and utterly charming. There was a small crease on one side of his mouth that was completely adorable. She couldn’t look away.
“Is everything all right?”
She nodded. “You should do that more often.”
“What?”
“Smile.”
He drew his finger across his chin as if embarrassed. “I haven’t had much to smile about in the last few years.”
“Well, it’s quite a sight.”
“You think so?”
“I do.”
“Then, I’ll try to find more reasons to display it.”
Tori looked into his eyes and saw a warmth and lightness she’d never seen before.
LORRAINE BEATTY was raised in Columbus, Ohio, but now calls Mississippi home. She and her husband, Joe, have two sons and five grandchildren. Lorraine started writing in junior high and is a member of RWA and ACFW, and is a charter member and past president of Magnolia State Romance Writers. In her spare time she likes to work in her garden, travel and spend time with her family.
HER HANDYMAN
HERO
Lorraine Beatty
MILLS & BOON
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But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion,
and gracious, long suffering,
and plenteous in mercy and truth.
—Psalms 86:15
To my husband, Joe, for being my real-life hero.
Your help and support mean more
than you’ll ever know. I love you.
Contents
The house looked like a riverboat that had been dropped into the middle of a lush green yard.
Reid Blackthorn frowned, puzzling over what he was seeing. The old white Victorian was ringed on two levels with wraparound porches dripping with gingerbread and ornately turned posts and spindles. The stately tower perched on top