He seemed to be searching for the right words.
“And that would add more stress to an already challenging transition,” Evelyn supplied.
His lips curved into a ghost of the smile he’d given her the day she hired him, letting her know his situation at home was already far from ideal. “Yes,” he said and walked out.
Evelyn stared after him. Other than Stacy Wilheim, the only other woman on the team, he was her favorite. Maybe if Annie could conceive, she’d be more fulfilled, more content in Alaska—and Evelyn would be able to hang on to Les.
Returning to Bishop’s file on her desk, she finally located the detective’s name and picked up the phone to call him. She was still thinking about Annie and Jennifer, and whether a baby might be the right thing for her own life, when Penny knocked and poked her head into the room.
“What is it?” Evelyn asked, phone in hand.
“Lyman Bishop would like to speak to you.”
“Again?” She hung up before the phone could ring. “Why?”
“He won’t say.”
She thought of Jennifer Hall. Maybe this was a good thing, the opportunity she needed. “Have two correctional officers bring him to any interview room that’s open.”
Praise for A Winter Wedding
“Another Whiskey Creek novel is just what readers need to satisfy their craving for a romance that tugs at the heartstrings. Novak knows exactly how to make the magical holiday season even more extraordinary, and this special love story will appeal to fans of country music, too.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
Praise for This Heart of Mine
“With great sensitivity and an exquisite flair for characterization, Novak explores the ideas of redemption, forgiveness, and the healing power of love. This Heart of Mine is a potently emotional, powerfully life-affirming contemporary romance.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“A courageous, humble heroine intent on getting on with her life, a hero torn between his feelings and others’ expectations, and a surprisingly mature teen make this another engrossing addition to Novak’s addictive series.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Novak’s Whiskey Creek novels are a favorite among romance readers because of their small-town charm and sweet storylines. This delightful novel in particular tugs on the heartstrings hard with its focus on family and second chances. Many will find a true connection with the characters from the get-go and invite these newfound friends into their homes, hoping they’ll never depart. Novak never disappoints.”
—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BRENDA NOVAK and her husband, Ted, live in Sacramento and are the proud parents of five children—three girls and two boys. When she’s not spending time with her family or writing, Brenda is usually working on her annual fund-raiser for diabetes research. Brenda’s novels have made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists and won many awards, including three Rita nominations, the Book Buyer’s Best, the Book Seller’s Best, and the National Reader’s Choice Award.
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Epilogue
An Excerpt from HELLO AGAIN
Praise
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
HER DARKEST NIGHTMARE
Copyright © 2016 by Brenda Novak.
Excerpt from Hello Again copyright © 2016 by Brenda Novak.
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