The Matchmakers' Daddy (Bayside Bachelors #4) by Judy Duarte

Author:Judy Duarte [Duarte, Judy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Adult, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual, Hearts Desire, Bayside Bachelors, Series, Bad Boys to Heroes, Ex-Convict, Accused of Crime, Fresh Start, Little Girl, Single Father, Family Life, Neighborhood, Single Mother, Two Daughters, Matchmakers, Better Off, Second Chance, Home & Family
Publisher: Silhouette Special Edition
Published: 2011-12-15T05:00:00+00:00

For the most part, the adults rode in silence to the Logans’ house. But that didn’t mean they didn’t respond to the girls’ many questions.

“Will there be any other kids at the barbecue?” Jessie asked.

“There’s usually at least one or two. My daughter, Emily, might even be there. Her mom had other plans today, but thought they would be able to come by a little later.”

“That’s good,” Becky said.

Zack parked along the curb on Bayside Drive, in front of a white, Cape Cod-style home. They exited the car, then made their way up the sidewalk of a well-manicured yard and stood before a floral welcome mat at the front door.

Moments later, Kay Logan answered and smiled warmly at Zack. Then, when she recognized Diana and the girls, she brightened.

“Well, this is a lovely surprise. Zack said he was bringing guests, but I had no idea it would be the new church secretary and her daughters.” Kay embraced Diana, taking care not to knock the platter from her hands. “I’m so glad you’re here. Please come in.”

“I hope you can use an extra dessert,” Diana said. “I wanted to bring something, and Zack suggested cookies.”

“That’s perfect. We’re expecting a couple of children today. But then again, most of the guys who’ll be here are really just big kids at heart.”

Kay took the platter from Diana. “Harry and Luke are in the backyard, Zack. Why don’t you take the young ladies out to get a soda or juice from the ice chest on the patio.”

Zack took the girls outside, while Kay led Diana through a cozy living room and into a kitchen that was painted pale lavender and bore a wallpaper trim of small violet bouquets. A myriad of appliances sat upon white countertops, indicating that Kay Logan enjoyed cooking.

“You have a nice home,” Diana commented. “And with a kitchen made for entertaining.”

“Thank you.” Kay grinned, her cheeks blushing with pride. “Harry and I love to have the kids come home. And I don’t mean just the ones I gave birth to. We’ve practically adopted a dozen or more young men along the way. Zack’s one of the more recent.”

As Kay placed the cookies on the counter, next to a chocolate layer cake and an apple pie, Diana glanced at the breakfast nook. A round, antique oak table and four chairs sat near a big bay window that was framed by an Irish lace valance.

She imagined Kay and Harry having their morning coffee at the table, looking out into a backyard filled with plants, ferns and palm trees—each one trimmed neatly.

On the patio, a built-in barbeque grill sat amidst redwood furniture. A badminton net was stretched across the lawn.

Zack, Harry and a man she didn’t know had set down their drinks and were showing the girls how to hold the racquets and where to hit the birdies to make them soar over the net.

“How did you meet Zack?” Kay asked.

Diana turned away from the window. “He’s working on the construction site behind our house.

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