Social worker Meghan Howard lived to help others. But she's the one in need after being downsized out of her job. Now the only way Meghan can get her life back on track is to accept an out-of-this-world offer from wealthy, widowed businessman Thomas Worthington-Yates.

They've decided: after Meghan fulfills her part of the agreement, she will go her own way. But workaholic Thomas is proving to be a caring, sensitive man underneath his hard-driving ways. And Meghan is finding it harder and harder to resist their growing attraction—or the sweet promise of a future, and a family, together….

Reviews:

"...explores a topic that is not often talked about in our community. It is a great romance novel that shows how love doesn’t abide to the rules in any contract."

- Ashley Haney, romanceincolor.com


"This story depicts a nearly perfect evolution from attraction to love! Out-of-work social worker Meghan Howard agrees to be a surrogate mother if the biological father marries her. Still mourning the death of his wife, Thomas Worthington Yates is appalled to learn that her parents have arranged for a surrogate to carry their last fertilized egg. It's their last chance for a grandchild, and Thomas knows it's his last chance to become a father. After agreeing to Meghan's request, he finds himself doing the unthinkable -- falling in love with her. Soon their nine-month agreement is not enough for either of them, especially when tragedy strikes."

— Debbie R. Sims, romantictimes.com

About the Author

Shirley Hailstock has been a member of the Romance Writers of America since 1988 and served on the national board Regional Director, RITA Contest Chairperson, Golden Heart Contest Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson and Industry Statistic Chairperson and president. Romance Writers of America is the largest genre writing organization in the world. Shirley was previously president of the New Jersey Romance Writers and she is an officer of Women Writers of Color. She writes contemporary and historical romance and mainstream women's fiction.

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