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      His Brother’s Intended Bride

      David Wainwright is not one to shirk his duty, and helping his late brother’s grieving betrothed is no exception. He’ll offer Elizabeth Martin comfort and support—he’ll even help her find a job. But most important, he’ll continue to hide his true feelings…that he’s always cherished his brother’s almost-bride.

      Elizabeth needs to be strong for the sake of her family. So she accepts David’s friendship and assistance. But she hadn’t realized how much she’d enjoy and value her work at David’s side. Or how much he’d come to mean to her. He’s more than a would-be brother to her—and much more than a friend. Could she be ready to open herself to the risks of love for a second time around?

      “You don’t have to hide the tears from me, Elizabeth.”

      The understanding in his voice stopped her in her tracks.

      “I know what you are feeling. He was my brother, my best friend. I miss him terribly.”

      Pain pierced her heart, but David’s honesty was an invitation. She turned to face him.

      “How do you do it?” she asked.

      He left the ladder and crossed the floor. “Do what?”

      “Get up each morning? Go about your tasks? Your new job? I can barely breathe.”

      A look of compassion filled his face. It appeared as though he were about to embrace her, yet just before doing so, he stopped, rubbed his whiskered chin.

      “I wish I could take away your pain,” David said.

      Upon impulse, she moved into his arms. David held her tightly. Elizabeth knew full well the strength and security he offered was only that of a would-be brother-in-law’s kindness, yet even so, she soon gave in to temptation.

      The same soap… The same shaving balm…

      But the added hint of peppermint brought her back to reality. He is not Jeremiah. He never will be.

      SHANNON FARRINGTON and her husband have been married for over twenty years, have two children and are active members in their local church and community. When she isn’t researching or writing, you can find her visiting national parks and historical sites or at home herding her small flock of chickens through the backyard. She and her family live in Maryland.

      Second Chance Love

      Shannon Farrington

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

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      For He hath said,

      I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.

      —Hebrews 13:5

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      For my father, who first inspired my interest in the Civil War, and my mother, who has lovingly put up with us both for all these years.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Introduction

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Epilogue

       Dear Reader

       Extract

       Copyright

       Chapter One

      Baltimore, Maryland 1864

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