His shoulders were broader, muscled, and there was a liberal sprinkling of premature gray in his cropped black hair. Twenty years had passed since Morgan had last come face-to-face with Nate, but time had been exceptionally kind to him. Taking determined steps, she approached Nathaniel Shaw, watching his impassive expression as she closed the distance between them. She spotted him sitting next to his younger brother.
Once Francine agreed, Morgan turned, scanning the crowd that had gathered under the large white tent for the man whom she'd called not once but twice, asking that he call her back. "Would you mind holding my seat? And don't let anyone sit in the chair with my hat. Even after leaving the island to attend college, they'd managed to stay in touch.įrancine leaned closer. Whenever they had an exam, they alternated between studying at Morgan's house, in the Creek, and Francine's, in the Cove. Morgan and the redhead had befriended each other in high school, when they found themselves in the same classes. Her floral-print sleeveless sundress, nipped at the waist, flared around her long legs.
Today, Francine had ironed her hair flat, its blunt-cut strands brushing her lightly tanned, bared shoulders. Over the years her tresses had darkened to auburn and softened into curls, but the nickname stuck. She'd been born with bright, straight, orange-red hair. Morgan was one of only a few residents on Cavanaugh Island who didn't call Francine by her nickname, Red. She was breathing heavily, and blotches of red dotted her freckled cheeks. Morgan Dane stared at Francine Tanner, who looked as if she'd been running. Will they play it safe, or risk their hearts to build a life together? Read Excerptĭidn't you tell me you were trying to get in touch with Nate Shaw?" But when secrets from the past come to light, their budding relationship is threatened. Together Nate and Morgan find a happiness neither could have predicted. and stirs feelings Nate isn't sure he's ready for. The wallflower he knew in high school has grown into a beautiful woman. Nothing in the small town has changed-except for Morgan Dane. Needing the healing comforts of home, he returns to Haven Creek to join the family business.
But when she's offered her dream job-the restoration of historic Angels Landing Plantation on beautiful Cavanaugh Island-Morgan's life takes an unexpected turn.Ĭarpenter Nathaniel Shaw once took a big chance on commitment-and lost. Fans of Jill Shalvis and Debbie Macomber will love this sweet small-town romance where a man returning to his hometown on the coastal island of South Carolina just may find love with his childhood friend.Īrchitect Morgan Dane has always lived according to a plan, crossing off her achievements one by one.
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