by Gen Ryan
“Yay!” she screeched. “He’s done cooking!”
Levi’s eyes widened before he sprinted into the house, leaving Gia and me standing outside.
“I’ve got to call my parents and sister and Ava. Oh, your bags. Where are they?” I laughed and kissed Gia’s cheek as I watched Levi totally lose his mind.
Finally, he stopped and looked at us, his girls, standing in the sunlight, and smiled as he leaned against the doorframe. I would never tire of seeing him look at me like this.
“I’m the luckiest man alive,” he said, as he opened the door for us to come in.
“How about we agree that we’re both lucky and go have us another baby?” I placed Gia’s feet on the floor. She took my hand in hers.
“Fine. I still think I got the better end of the deal.”
“Why’s that?” I laughed.
“I got two beautiful girls.” He ruffled Gia’s hair.
“Can’t argue with that.”
Levi was a lucky man. He didn’t have just two girls. He had three. Lucas turned out to be a Luna. Much to our surprise, we gave birth to another bright-eyed curly-haired girl who instantly had her daddy wrapped around her finger.
With Gia sitting at the edge of my hospital bed with Mr. Pickles, Luna in my arms, and Levi snoring in the chair next to me, my hand gripped in his, I closed my eyes.
“Thank you,” I whispered to anyone who could hear. I’d never take my family for granted. Levi and I had both had to go through a lot to get here, and we’d never forget that, the struggles that led us to our own happiness.
“Still happy, sweetheart?” Levi asked, his eyes shut.
“Still happy,” I murmured, my own eyes flitting shut. Levi could ask me that every day for the rest our lives, and my answer would always be the same. My happiness had only grown, as had my love for Levi and my life that was everything beyond my wildest dreams.
It’s not over yet!
More Than Words, the first in Parker’s story, is coming in 2018!
More from Gen
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
(Hopelessly Devoted Book 1)
When she fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Rainey Matthews thought it’d be forever. But life has a habit of sneaking up and throwing a sucker punch when you least expect it.
Parker’s military career has become his top priority, leaving Rainey behind while he pursues his dreams. A combination of Parker’s PTSD and his actions threaten to tear Rainey’s heart right open, and she can no longer keep it together.
Then an unexpected lifeline appears and shows Rainey what it’s like to be cared for and loved. She finds herself happy for the first time in a while, but those sneaky sucker punches aren’t done, and keeping happiness will be an uphill battle.
Disclosure: Cliff-hanger ending.
https://www.hottreepublishing.com/when-we-were-young
THREE EMPTY WORDS
(Stand-alone Novel)
Melanie Smith has spent her entire life waiting for her happy ever after. For a moment there, everything is hunky-dory until her boyfriend falls in love with another man. Trying to move on, she makes every effort to find "the one."
Watching everyone around her find love, leaving her knee-deep in spinster status, Melanie decides on a new path: become a surrogate for her ex-turned-best friend. She doesn't bargain on a two-for-one deal: a baby for bestie... and a new man.
Join Melanie on her journey as she navigates the highs and lows, the cravings and confusion of love and trying to find meaning in those three empty words.
https://www.hottreepublishing.com/three-empty-words
BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE
(Thin Red Lines Book 1)
Madison Harper is no stranger to monsters.
After surviving an unimaginable childhood, she fights her past every day and dreams of working for the FBI to protect the innocent from monsters like her own father. Her plans are clear: finish her PhD, then join the next class of trainees.
Her father’s escape fast forwards her plans.
The two agents assigned to protect and instruct Madison offer her so much more than she ever expected. They teach her about love and pain, trust and loss. But not everyone can or should be saved.
Will Madison avoid being her father’s last Beautiful Masterpiece?
https://www.hottreepublishing.com/beautiful-masterpiece
BEAUTIFUL SACRIFICE
(Thin Red Lines Book 2)
Avery Grant has only known a life of fighting crime. Following in her father's footsteps, she graduates top of her FBI class and plans to move quickly up the ranks. She has her entire life planned out until she meets Detective Evan Bradley.
Evan is everything that Avery vowed to avoid. Married to his job, Evan fights every day to do what's right, whatever the cost.
Faced with a satanic cult that is sacrificing the innocent, Avery and Evan must work together to apprehend the criminals before any more innocent lives are lost. As they both struggle to navigate through their pasts and growing affection, Avery and Evan fight against a ticking clock and their own feelings.
Will they be able to solve the case and avoid another beautiful sacrifice?
https://www.hottreepublishing.com/beautiful-sacrifice
BEAUTIFUL TORMENT
(Thin Red Lines Book 3)
Desiree Garcia always runs from her problems. But escaping memories and tragedy is impossible, no matter the distance. When her last FBI case pushes Desiree to her limits, she knows it’s time to move once more. This time, she heads back home and returns to her family and to her best friend she abandoned so long ago.
Hunter Collins was there for Desiree from the day they met at just twelve years old. He stood by her and waited for her, even when she joined the FBI, leaving him and all she loved behind. Now she’s back, he’s determined to not let her go again.
When faced with a police case that she can’t say no to, Desiree and Hunter navigate through the investigation as she faces the horrors of her past. As they struggle to solve the case, it’s up to Hunter to keep her tethered.
Will love and friendship be enough to save Desiree from herself and all that is tormenting her?
www.hottreepublishing.com/beautiful-torment
FIX YOU
(Trade Me Collection – Stand-alone Novella)
Maxwell Craver pretends his entire life to be someone he’s not. It used to be easier to lie to himself and to everyone who cared for him until Jason Lewis comes along and changes everything. For the first time, Maxwell thinks that maybe he can finally be his true self.
Jason Lewis has always been open about his sexuality. When he hires Maxwell to restore his new car, their connection and heat are instant. By agreeing to help him overcome his fears, Jason vows to fix him, even if it means breaking his own heart.
www.hottreepublishing.com/fix-you
LOSING YOU
(Trade Me Collection – Novella following Fix You)
After a tragic accident, aspiring pro-surfer Brad Morris, leaves his hometown of California to try to forget his pain. Unable to swim or surf since his loss, he focuses on a new career as a car mechanic and restorer. After years of struggling, Brad finally agrees to get help and attempts to gain back the parts of himself he lost that day in the ocean.
Colton James gave his all to his partner, Ben, but his all wasn’t enough. Dumped after buying Ben’s dream home, he buries himself further in his career as a police officer. But when he meets Brad, all bets are off, and Colton begins to question what’s more important: a job, or the one you love?
Clouded by their pasts, will both men be able to see beyond those they lost in order to have a future together?
www.hottreepublishing.com/losing-you
About the Author
You can find Gen curled up reading paranormal romance and romantic thrillers or frantically typing her stories on her laptop.
Forensic psychology is her trade by day, teaching and molding the minds of college students. Her interest
in psychology can be seen in her books, each including many psychological undertones. Although she loves teaching, her passion, her true love, lies in the stories that roam around in her head. Yes, they all come from her mind--the good, the bad, and the totally insane.
Gen Ryan is an international best-selling author in multiple sub genres within romance. She lives in Massachusetts--no, not Boston--with her husband, daughter, and American Eskimo dog named Chewbacca. With each story she shares, she hopes her love for writing and storytelling seeps through, encompassing the reader and leaving them wanting more.
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About the Publisher
Hot Tree Publishing opened its doors in 2015 with an aspiration to bring quality fiction to the world of readers. With the initial focus on romance and a wide spread of romance subgenres, we envision opening up to alternative genres in the near future.
Firmly seated in the industry as a leading editing provider to independent authors and small publishing houses, Hot Tree Publishing is the sister company to Hot Tree Editing, founded in 2012. Having established in-house editing and promotions, plus having a well-respected market presence, Hot Tree Publishing endeavors to be a leader in bringing quality stories to the world of readers.
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