Harlequin Special Edition: November 2022 Box Set 1 of 2 by Christine Rimmer

Author:Christine Rimmer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

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While his dad watched the twins, Asher had gone out to the car and brought in all their stuff. The nursery was now set up with the folding bassinets and there was a diaper station upstairs and downstairs. Declan and Dylan had started yawning and rubbing their eyes, so although Grandpa didn’t want to let go of either of them, they’d taken the boys upstairs to put them down for a nap.

“So have you and Mandy talked more about the two of you?” Asher asked as they went back into the kitchen, Asher pouring refills on the coffee.

“I tried to, but all she did was quiz me on what crystals mean what,” John said, wrapping his hands around his mug. “No, I don’t know what amethyst does or which crystal is mood enhancing. I’m the accountant, not the practitioner.”

“Well, Dad, maybe it bothers Mandy that you don’t know anything about her business—your business. If crystals and their healing properties are her passion, shouldn’t you take an interest? If I’m not mistaken, you mentioned that Mandy watches all the big games with you and keeps the snacks coming.”

John seemed to be taking that in. “She does, that’s true. I don’t think she cares all that much about sports.”

“Exactly. So learn what amethysts do.”

“Huh,” his dad said, sipping his coffee. “That would make her happy, if I knew more.”

“Then do it.”

“The gift shop in the spa lobby sells a book on the healing powers of crystals. I think I’ll go buy one and read up when Mandy doesn’t see. I’ll surprise her.”

“Good idea, Dad.”

His dad’s mood improved, Asher looked out the window to see Katie and Mandy in the yard, deep in conversation. About the wedding, most likely. Or the state of Mandy and John’s marriage.

This time tomorrow there would be another marriage in the family. Asher wondered if in a month, he’d be asking his dad’s advice on the subject—from the perspective of things being rocky. Katie seemed to want to see where things went. But that meant giving in to the wild attraction he felt for her. And that attraction plus the depth of his feelings for her was a dangerous combination. They’d end up where his dad and Mandy were. Arguing, Sniping. They might not even make it till the year term was up for the will. And he’d lose everything—his best friend, the ranch and being with the twins all the time.

But he was well aware that it was kind of crazy to deny his attraction to his wife in the name of saving their relationship and marriage. He and Katie would be sharing a room tonight. He’d seen the guest room. Not very big. With a king-size bed dominating the space. And his mind right now.

How in the heck were he and Katie going to make this all work? She seemed very optimistic about it all. But Asher was tied up in knots.

Maybe not getting it—this thing called love—just ran in the family.

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