Midnight Promises

When Elliott Cruz first courted struggling single mom Karen Ames, it was a romance worthy of any Sweet Magnolia fantasy. The sexy personal trainer made it his mission to restore Karen’s strength — physical and emotional — and to charm her children.Now, a few years into the marriage, colliding dreams threaten to tear them apart. Elliott’s desire to finance the business opportunity of a lifetime with their hard-earned “baby money” stirs Karen’s deep-rooted financial insecurities. It’s the discovery that their brother-in-law is cheating on Elliott’s sister — and thinks it’s justified — that puts their irreconcilable differences into perspective. Will their own loving fidelity be a bond so strong they can triumph against all odds?“Woods is the master of conveying emotions of the heart.” — RT Book Reviews on Beach Lane