Haunted Husband
Next-door daddy

Chief of Police Thatcher Brant didn't need Samantha Hogan, his aggravating--albeit attractive-- neighbor, in his life. His affection was reserved for his children, two beautiful reminders of the past. He'd chosen a safe woman to love the first time, but now this widower was finding it harder than ever to ignore the girl next door.

Samantha had a few thoughts herself about her good-looking neighbor. Thatcher's kids were adorable--so how could their dad be such a grump? The children had the gift of Thatcher's love--and it was a treasure Samantha would give anything to share....

Smytheshire, Massachusetts...
A sleepy New England town ... with secrets hidden in the age-old hills.