The Object of His Affection Hard Cover splintering throughout the room—the stranger

splintering throughout the room—the stranger with the fierce and fiery stare stepping across the threshold

Vaden Valmont stepped innocently

What if…” Boston continued to babble

Always her mother had made puddings

The Object of His Affection Hard Cover splintering throughout the room—the strangerExcerpt: It was coldso miserably cold. Athena knew by the numbness in her own fingers and toes that Annabels, Martas, and Bronwens must be frozen stiff. Yet she hoped that their merrimentin singing Christmas carols on the doorsteps or in the parlors of those who opened their doors or invited them inside for a momentwould offset their discomfort. After all, a happy heart warmed many a frigid soul, as well as ice cold appendages. As a child, Athena had