-Jesse King arrived on Bella’s turf three months ago. She runs a swimsuit shop and he is buying run-down shops in her town one after another. The other townspeople are thrilled, but Bella has decided to rebel, even if hers ends up being the last shop left. She doesn’t like his profit-centered mindset. But there’s another reason she doesn’t like him—she can’t forgive him for forgetting the night they shared three years ago!
**Mr. May:** Jericho King, ex-marine, all business **The Promise:** Look after a fallen comrade's sister **The Price:** She wanted his baby! After a career of life-risking service, Jericho King desired only the solitude of his mountain lodge…and the occasional no-strings affair. But when Daisy Saxon arrived, his plans came to an end, for he'd once pledged his help if ever she was in need. Surely he could give her a job and a home, all without succumbing to his desires. But the lone wolf was in for a shock when he learned Daisy's true agenda was to get pregnant with King's baby!
When Justice saw the baby in his wife's arms, he was confused and assured Maggie that he would not grant her only wish. A little over a year ago Maggie was convinced that there was no future with Justice, who insisted he would not have a child, and so she approached her then-estranged husband with divorce papers. However, they were carried away by their passions and Maggie made love with Justice before they could come to an agreement-hence the baby. And soon Maggie will find out the real reason Justice didn't want a child...
At dusk, in front of recluse Tanner King's mansion, Ivy stands determined. Tanner is her enemy and this is the first step in her plan-she'll befriend him, insinuate herself into his life as his housekeeper and then execute her mission. But when the door opens and Tanner stands before her, he takes her breath away. Suddenly Ivy's mission doesn't seem nearly so straightforward!
Reprinted in Shigure Ebi's anthology *Blue Planet with ETERNAL LOVE* (scanlated from this version)