A Passion Redeemed (The Daughters of Boston, Book 2)
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He grinned. "Oh, I'm asking all right. And you won't have to wait. I don't intend to."
She blinked. "But, Mitch, it takes time. We've got a wedding to plan."
He leaned in close. "Take all the time you need, little girl. Pick the church and plan the wedding, but tomorrow you'll be my wife."
"What?"
"City Hall. You and me. Married at last."
"Oh, no you don't, Dennehy, we're going to-"
He cut her off with a kiss that weakened her knees, deepening it until her bones felt like warm oatmeal. He pulled away and she sagged against the sink with a hand to her stomach. She swallowed hard. "All right," she whispered with a catch of her breath. "But the hours, they change, remember? The window might not even be open."
He pulled her close to smother her throat with kisses, then trailed his mouth to hers. "Oh, it's open," he said, his voice husky against her lips. "And you can bet I made bloomin' sure."
Acknowledgments
To Charlotte Vernaci, for her invaluable support and insight on Books 1, 2, and 3 and to the rest of the "gang," Judy Jackson, Linda Tate, and Ruth Volk for brainstorming sessions at Donohue's. Your friendship means more than you will ever know.
To the great team at Revell, thank you for your patience and support-particularly Cheryl Van Andel and Dan Thornberg for another great cover and more patience than the law allows.
To my dear friends and former co-workers Carol Ann, Tammy, Cynthia, Sandy, Anna, Betty, and Jenny for their invaluable feedback and support on all three books. I miss you guys terribly!
To my precious prayer partners and best friends, Karen, Pat, and Diane-what a touch from God you are in my life!
To my Aunt Julie, my mother-in-law Leona, and my sisters, Dee Dee, Mary, Pat, Rosie, Susie, and especially Ellie and Katie, for your continued love and support. I am blessed to call you family.
To my daughter Amy, my son Matt, and my daughter-in-law Katie-true examples of God doing abundantly, exceedingly more than I ever hoped, thought, or prayed. I love you guys!
To my husband and best friend, Keith, who gives me more joy than I ever dreamed possible in this lifetime-I would be lost without you.
And to Jesus-without you, there would be no peace, joy, or hope ... and definitely no books!
Julie Lessman is a new author who has already garnered writing acclaim, including ten Romance Writers of America awards. She resides in Missouri with her husband and their golden retriever, and has two grown children and a daughter-in-law. Her first book in the Daughters of Boston series, A Passion Most Pure, was released January 2008. You can visit Julie or contact her through her website at www.julielessman.com.
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Prologue