A Promise To Cherish – Lavyrle Spencer

ON Thursday, just before Lee left for the day, Sam stopped by her desk. “It’s been a helluva busy week. Sorry I haven’t been around much.” Lee’s elbows were propped on the desk top as she leaned over a long jobsheet. Turning, she almost bumped against Sam’s thigh, he’d been standing so close.

She tipped her chair back to look up at him. “Frank has taken good care of me. The week’s been great.” Sam crossed his arms, leaned against the edge of her desk, and stretched his legs out in front of him. “Good, glad to hear it. Listen, would you mind wearing something . . .” For a moment his eyes fell to her bare knee where her skirt was hitched up slightly. “Well, put on some slacks tomorrow, okay?

We’ll probably be walking through some rough stuff when we go out to look at that job.” “Sure, whatever you say.” “Have you got any boots?” Now his eyes drifted down her calves to the sling-back high heels on her feet. “Aha. Got just the thing.” “Good. Bring ’em along. We’ll be going out first thing in the morning, and the dew can be heavy.”

“Anything else?” “Yeah.” For the first time he glanced up to give a quick survey of the room, but several desks were already empty, and nobody who remained paid them any attention. His gaze returned to Lee. “Have you been bringing those sack lunches like you said?” “Every day. The fountain is delightful with cheese on rye.” “Could you make enough for two tomorrow?”

His eyes softened as he smiled down at her. “Of course. What’s the occasion?” “No occasion. We might end up someplace out in the boonies at lunchtime, so if you’ll bring the food, I’ll bring us some cola in a cooler.” “Friday is bologna and pickle day.” “Sweet or dill?” “Dill.” “Sold.” He stood up. “See you here at eight.”

THE following morning dawned murky and muggy after a night of intermittent thundershowers. Low, gray clouds hid the sunrise, and the thick, sultry air seemed cloyingly sticky.

A writer of “incredible beauty and sensitivity,”* New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer offers a story to cherish— about falling in love and finding the courage to follow your dreams . . . Lee Walker knows it won’t be easy to start a new life in a new city. But she is on a mission: to prove to everyone, and to herself, that she can make it here, working in the masculine world of the construction industry . . . When contracting rival Sam Brown offers her a job, Lee is stunned .

. . and a little wary. Sam’s motives seem honorable enough, even if he doesn’t see her in a strictly professional light. In fact, Sam sees her as the woman she’s always hoped to be—smart, capable, warm, and funny. And sexy. Before she knows it, Lee is falling head over heels for her boss . . . but part of her is sure that telling Sam about her past would have him backing away, fast.

Now she must choose between protecting her bruised and battered heart—or trusting it to a man whose quiet strength just might heal it . . . “[LaVyrle Spencer] knows how to tug at readers’ heartstrings.” —Publishers Weekly ✱Affaire de Coeur THE BESTSELLING NOVELS OF LA VYRLE SPENCER . . . Then Came Heaven A triumphant story of faith and love .

. . “Touching.” —The Chattanooga Times Small Town Girl A country music star rediscovers her heart. . . “Warm and folksy.” —Kirkus Reviews That Camden Summer A shunned divorcée finds unexpected love . . . “A modern fairy tale.” —People Home Song A secret threatens to tear a family apart. . . “Tug[s] at readers’ heartstrings.”

—Publishers Weekly Family Blessings A widow is torn between her family and new love . . . “A moving tale.” —Publishers Weekly November of the Heart True love blooms for two hearts from different worlds . . . “One of Spencer’s best.” —Kirkus Reviews Bygones A moving story of a family at a crossroads . . . “A pageturner.” —New York Daily News Forgiving A beautiful story of family ties renewed. . . “A lively story.” —New York Daily News Bitter Sweet The poignant tale of high school sweethearts reunited .

. . “A journey of self-discovery and reawakening.” —Booklist The Endearment A woman’s love is threatened by past secrets . . . “A tender, sensual story.” —Lisa Gregory Morning Glory Two misfit hearts find tenderness . . . “A superb book.” —New York Daily News Spring Fancy A bride-to-be falls in love—with another man . . . “Incredible beauty.”

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