Once Upon a Baby... — Karen Rose Smith

Pregnant, alone and in labor, Risa Parker's heart soared when dark and intense Simon Blackstone swept her into his arms. After all, he promised that with him she and her tiny daughter would be safe -- and they were....

Although the gruff sheriff insisted he was only doing his duty as lawman and neighbor, he couldn't deny the bond being forged -- a bond of tenderness and unwilling attraction. When had this loner who'd sworn off love and commitment started to cherish cradling an infant -- and wondering what it would be like to hold Risa closely once more...?