Three Little Words (Fool's Gold, Book 13)

Three Little Words (Fool's Gold, Book 13)

Susan Mallery

Language: English

Pages: 336

ISBN: 0373777787

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Can first love turn into the real deal? Anything can happen in a sizzling new Fool's Gold story from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery. 

Isabel Beebe thinks she's cursed in the romance department. Her teenage crush, Ford Hendrix, ignored all her letters. Her husband left her for another…man. So Isabel has come home to dust off her passion for fashion and run the family bridal shop until her parents are ready to sell it. Then she'll pursue her real dreams. At least, that's the plan, until sexy, charming Ford returns and leaves her feeling fourteen all over again….. 

Seeing Isabel all grown-up hits bodyguard trainer Ford like a sucker punch. Back when heartbreak made him join the military, her sweet letters kept him sane. Now he can't take his eyes—or his lips—off her. The man who gave up on love has a reason to stay in Fool's Gold forever—if three little words can convince Isabel to do the same.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have that much power.” He was being so kind, she thought. Gentle and sweet. The unexpected support made her want to lean into him. “I feel stupid. Like I should have known.” “You trusted him, Isabel. You believed in him and he used you.” “You make it sound so simple.” “Because it is.” The smile returned. “I’m always right.” “Oh, please.” She felt herself start to smile back at him. “Better,” he said, then leaned forward and lightly touched his mouth to hers. The kiss was brief. More comfort

he’d expected. Not his mother—she was as much a pain as usual. He knew her actions were born in love, but honest to God, the woman needed a hobby. He’d seen his brothers and they were fine. Low-key. Welcoming but not so much with the hugging and worrying. His sisters were another matter and he didn’t look forward to hanging out with them. But Isabel was different. Being around her was fun. He could relax and enjoy listening to her talk or tease her. Probably because of the letters. She’d

waiting area and knew his life couldn’t get any worse. Only he was wrong because, just when he was explaining what had happened, his mother arrived. She hurried over to him. “See?” she said, her voice oddly triumphant. “None of this would have happened if you’d just gotten married like I told you.” *** FORD PACED THE LENGTH of Isabel’s kitchen. She watched him move, feeling a little like watching one of the powerful cats at the zoo. She was standing close enough to sense his frustration and

didn’t mean to say that.” He shrugged. “It was a long time ago.” He moved toward her. “I got over Maeve a lot faster than I should have. She might not have handled it all that great, but she made the right decision for both of us.” “You’re not still in love with her?” “Nope.” He hesitated, as if he were going to say more, then grabbed the towel and pulled it off his shoulder. “Anything else? I need to shower.” Want help? She was reasonably confident she didn’t ask the question out loud, but

emotion into his words. She couldn’t tell if he really didn’t mind that his exgirlfriend had married the guy who’d come between them or not. “They’ve been married twelve years now,” she said. “The kids are more impressive. What’s she up to now?” “Four with another on the way.” He swore. “That many? I didn’t know Leonard had it in him.” “Me, either. He’s an accountant now. He started his own company and has several impressive clients. He’s doing well.” “With a family that big, he’d better be.

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