Expecting A Scandal

Expecting A Scandal
Joanne Rock

Five months pregnant and on her own – but she can’t resist the rugged rancher!Pregnant Abigail Stewart is desperate for the art commission at Royal Memorial Hospital. The sexy Texan on the board surprises Abigail with his response, and a sizzling connection! But even if he can accept her baby, will Vaughn’s dark past tear them apart?

Five months pregnant and on her own. Even so, she can’t resist this rugged rancher...

Solely responsible for her unborn child, Abigail Stewart is desperate for the art commission at Royal Memorial Hospital. Winning over the sexy Texan on the board seems impossible, but Vaughn surprises her with his response. And his attention. And a sizzling connection that defies all logic. But even if he can accept her baby, will Vaughn’s dark past tear them apart?

Four-time RITA® Award nominee JOANNE ROCK has penned over seventy stories for Mills & Boon. An optimist by nature and a perpetual seeker of silver linings, Joanne finds romance fits her life outlook perfectly—love is worth fighting for. A former Golden Heart® Award recipient, she has won numerous awards for her stories. Learn more about Joanne’s imaginative Muse by visiting her website, www.joannerock.com (http://www.joannerock.com), or following @joannerock6 (https://twitter.com/joannerock6?lang=en) on Twitter.

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Expecting a Scandal

Joanne Rock

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07634-0

EXPECTING A SCANDAL

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