Family law attorney Maddie Prescott is driven to succeed. A pawn in her
parents’ messy divorce, she devoted her career to representing children in
court, and when her husband’s early death makes it seem like she can’t have it
all, she’s ready to beat the odds by going to a sperm bank. One advantage to
single parenthood is that her child will never be a pawn. That, and she’ll
never have to deal with sarcastic ladies’ men or liars.
Jack Worth promised to look out for his dying best friend’s wife: a small
repayment for someone who once helped an irredeemable bad boy find the path to
happiness. So, while Maddie Prescott’s baby plans are questionable, duty and
loyalty prompt Jack first to volunteer as the sperm donor…and then to propose a
marriage of convenience. And the more he gets to know her, the more this
onetime player will see that Maddie is the woman of his dreams, and that the
child they will make deserves to be from a direct deposit.
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Excerpt from Direct Deposit:
It’s time to move on, Jack,” she told him. “And I think it’s time
we stopped these monthly pity parties. We struggle to carry on polite
conversation. I choke on every bite of food. You sit there feeling sorry for
me. I’ve made some decisions in the last few weeks that will move my life in a
new direction. I only hope you’re able to do the same.”
“Is that what the sperm canister is all about?”
Water spewed everywhere.
“How...” Her cheeks burned from embarrassment.
“The letter behind your phone. You aren’t seriously considering
going to a sperm bank are you?”
Maddie pushed away from the table and picked up her plate, heading
toward the kitchen. “And if I am, what makes it your business?” Chagrin
replaced the previous awkwardness.
Jack followed, juggling his plate in one hand as he nudged open
the door to the kitchen with his elbow.
“What the hell are you thinking? You’re going to get yourself
knocked up by some total stranger so you can play Mommy?” He took her plate and
scraped it into the sink.
“No one is knocking me up
as you so charmingly put it.” She crossed her arms and leaned against the
counter. “The procedure is done in an office by a doctor and—”
“I know how the hell it’s done.”
“Oh? I wasn’t aware The
Playboy Channel televised medical documentaries.”
“I watch The Learning
Channel, too. Surprised?” He loaded the dishwasher while she looked on
in amazement. “What? I’m housebroken. I’m not Emeril, but I cook a mean
meatloaf and mashed potatoes.” He squirted dish gel in the dispenser. “From
scratch,” he added.
“Quite honestly, nothing about you would surprise me, Jack. What
did surprise me was my husband being in business with you. You were as
different as… as…”
“Champagne and beer?” he suggested as he rinsed the sink. “Caviar
and hot dogs? You and me?”
“You got that right.” Maddie lifted her chin defiantly.
In 2001, Marilyn discovered romance novels quite by accident, which led
to a renewed interest in writing. She’s
had over forty stories published in the confessions and romance magazines and
taught a class in how to effectively write for this genre. She is a member of Romance Writers of America
and her local RWA chapter, Heart of Dixie Romance Writers. Her involvement on the local and national
levels has combined to give her a great love of the romance genre and to
develop friendships that span the globe.
In addition to reading and writing, Marilyn loves to knit simple things,
cook in the crockpot and garden in a few pots on her patio. Her motto is “Have passport, will travel,”
and she recently added Ireland and Wales to the list of 32 states and 21 foreign
countries she has visited.
A native of North Carolina, she came to Huntsville, Alabama by way of
Frankfurt, Germany. She has lived there
longer than anywhere else and calls it home.
After raising two great sons, she loves to dote on her two granddaughters. And somewhere amidst all the above, she fits
in a day job as an administrative assistant for a boutique law firm.
You can find Marilyn on
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Thanks for having me! I hope you enjoy Jack and Maddie's story.
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