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ISBN-13: 9781488073700

Winning Back His Runaway Bride

Copyright © 2021 by Jessica Gilmore

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“I didn’t mention the fact that I’m your neighbor because it slipped my mind. It didn’t seem important.”

She set her beer down carefully. “You didn’t tell me you live down here because you don’t trust me.”

He straightened. “No, it’s not that. I…” The denial petered out. “It never used to be my…default position,” he made himself say. Before Fiona it hadn’t been. But now…

“So I shouldn’t take it personally.”

“You shouldn’t take it personally,” he agreed.

They stared at each other, neither moving, and in that inherent stillness, something changed—stirred and unfurled, charging the air. A fist reached into his chest and gently but inexorably squeezed the breath from his body. Panic fluttered at the edges of his consciousness, and he had to wrench his gaze away before he did something stupid. Like walk over and kiss her.

Dear Reader,

Spending two weeks in New York City in July 2019 was a dream come true. How quickly the world changed afterward, and how doubly fortunate I feel that I had the opportunity to visit when I did. I fell in love with so much about that vibrant city. And as I wandered through the streets of Greenwich Village, I knew I had to set a book there.

That’s how this story came into being. Callie receives an unexpected inheritance from a grandmother she never knew she had, while Owen is the godson of said mysterious grandmother. Both have had hard knocks in the past and have every reason to be suspicious of each other. As they unravel the mystery at the heart of Callie’s family, they come to learn that closing themselves off from all the best that life and love have to offer may not be the answer.

I had the most splendid time poring over the many photos I took of New York and remembering the wonderful time I had. I hope this story transports you to a bright and happy place as it did me.

Hugs and happy reading!

Michelle

Secret Billionaire on Her Doorstep

Michelle Douglas

Michelle Douglas has been writing for Harlequin since 2007 and believes she has the best job in the world. She lives in a leafy suburb of Newcastle, on Australia’s east coast, with her own romantic hero, a house full of dust and books, and an eclectic collection of ’60s and ’70s vinyl. She loves to hear from readers and can be contacted via her website, michelle-douglas.com.

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The Spanish Tycoon’s Takeover

Sarah and the Secret Sheikh

A Baby in His In-Tray

The Million Pound Marriage Deal

Miss Prim’s Greek Island Fling

The Maid, the Millionaire and the Baby

Redemption of the Maverick Millionaire

Singapore Fling with the Millionaire

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For sweet little Mikayla. Welcome to the family.

Praise for

Michelle Douglas

“Michelle Douglas writes the most beautiful stories, with heroes and heroines who are real and so easy to get to know and love…. This is a moving and wonderful story that left me feeling fabulous…. I do highly recommend this one, Ms. Douglas has never disappointed me with her stories.”

—Goodreads on Redemption of the Maverick Millionaire

CONTENTS

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

CHAPTER ONE

OWEN PERRY GLANCED at the clock on the wall of the lawyer’s office and then at the lawyer.

Mr Dunkley cleared his throat and adjusted his tie before shuffling the papers on his desk. ‘Ms Nicholls only arrived in New York yesterday. It’s a long flight from Sydney. She’s probably jet-lagged and still finding her feet.’

Owen ground back his impatience. He had no idea why Mr Dunkley was determined to make allowances for Callie Nicholls. He knew as well as Owen did how many letters Frances had sent to Australia. And they both knew exactly how many letters she’d received back in return.

None.

Not one.

With a deep breath Owen forced his jaw to relax and glanced at the envelope on top of the folder in front of him—his godmother’s final message to him. He’d brought it along as a reminder, to help him keep his resentment in check and to honour Frances’s memory. Frances wouldn’t want him telling Callie Nicholls exactly what he thought of her. She wouldn’t want him to feel resentful or bitter on her behalf. She’d want him to be professional…and kind.

Unbidden, grief smothered his heart like