Emma Trace is finally following her dream of leaving small-town Montana to start a new life in the big city of San Diego, California. She didn’t quite expect it to be so hard to find a teaching job, but she’s willing to give it a chance, despite the loneliness she feels surrounded by happy couples.
SEAL Captain Niall Buchanan has been wary with his heart since losing his wife in childbirth years before. Leaving his daughter with his mother was never supposed to be a permanent solution. When that is no longer an option, he has to come up with a different strategy—hopefully with a little help from a pretty teacher with a wide streak of independence.
Emma doesn’t know what to make of the handsome SEAL with the sweet little girl in need of mothering. Is he just looking for a child-care solution and an uncomplicated relationship? Or could he truly be willing to surrender to love again?
Story starts off with a Sea! Commander who suffers a tremendous loss after his wife delivers their daughter and then died from a stroke. A heartbreaking start as he struggles to overcome his loss and concentrate on how best to care for his daughter. Four years later, now his must come to terms with his future plus struggling to make arrangements forbid daughter's care because his mother wants to remarry. Through his unit, he meets Emma who happens to be a school teacher. A relationship develops and they eventually agree to marry.
A Beautiful story that starts out with a death of a newborns mother. It's a journey that tells of the husband's sadness at the death of his beloved wife, the happiness of motherless baby girl, who is one of the sweetest characters you'll ever meet. The story of a lonely out of work school teacher. There's some drama and a bit of sexual content. A beautifully refreshing read that everyone can enjoy.
Niall has lost his wife after she gave birth. Emma moved to San Diego to be closer to Viv. Niall's mom has been raising his daughter but now she will be coming to live with him. He already is attracted to Emma. Will she accept his plan?
Loved this book. So sorry for Captain for losing his wife and having to raise his daugher alone. Thank God for his mom. He meets Emma 4 years later and he starts to feel something again. She helps him with his daughter while he goes on missions. Action and hope.
This is a sweet and charming little romance with adorable characters as well as some thrilling moments as they journey towards unconditional love and family.