Kindred Hearts — Lacey Springer

COME IN FROM THE RAIN

After years spent cooking up a storm in the family-owned restaurant, Madeleine had finally established "Martian's" as one of the finest eateries in all of Seattle. The restaurant was her life--and her family's lifeline. For now, Laine's dreams would have to wait while she put her talents into the task of family survival.

Then one rainy night a pair of professors stopped in to sample Laine's cooking, and one remained to touch her heart. Colin Laird saw through her professional facade, discovering the vulnerable woman waiting beneath.

But Laine's family was relying on her to maintain the family business. Would she ever be free?

Hero: Colin Laird
Heroine: Madeleine (Laine) Martian