Home is where her heart is…

      The oldest of three adopted daughters, Callie Hart has always loved being the protector of the family. But now she is all grown up—with a young son of her own to protect. Callie can’t wait to show him off when she reunites with her two sisters in Ohio. But that also means coming face-to-face with the lover she left behind. Nigel Williams is even more irresistibly attractive than ever. But what will he do when he learns about the secret she kept hidden from him for ten years?

      Nigel has never forgiven Callie for fleeing Ohio—and the passion they shared. And when she shows up on his doorstep asking for forgiveness, the Cleveland cop is furious at her deception. But how can he deny the feelings Callie reawakens in him? Blindsided once again by the heat of desire, Nigel vows to fight for his future with the woman he has always loved.

      Nigel stared up at her, his lips pulled in a tight line. He looked angry.

      So Callie couldn’t have been more startled when he suddenly got to his feet, stepped in front of her and slipped his fingers into her hair. “Do you know how many days I wondered if you would come back to me?” he asked, his hot breath fanning her face. “Do you know how many times I wished you hadn’t walked out on me?”

      Callie couldn’t speak. All she could register was the furious pounding of her heart as she wondered if Nigel was going to kiss her.

      Did she want that?

      The fact that her body felt more alive than ever made it clear that she did want it.

      “I wanted to do this so many times,” he said, trailing one finger down her cheek, creating a path of fire. “But you never gave me the chance. Because you never came back.”

      Callie couldn’t speak. Suddenly, desire was pulsing through her veins.

      Nigel’s mouth came down on hers, hard. Her body erupted in an immediate firestorm of passion. He kissed her with an urgent need that matched all the raging sensations inside of her. Kissing Nigel, it was as though no time had passed at all.

      KAYLA PERRIN

      has been writing since the age of thirteen and once entertained the idea of becoming a teacher. Instead, she has become a USA TODAY and Essence bestselling author of dozens of mainstream and romance novels, and has been recognized for her talent, including twice winning Romance Writers of America’s Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year Award. She has also won the Career Achievement Award for multicultural romance from RT Book Reviews. Kayla lives with her daughter in Ontario, Canada. Visit Kayla at www.kaylaperrin.com.

      Always

      in My Heart

      Kayla Perrin