Stand-In Wife — Debbie Macomber

Tragedy had shattered Paul Manning's whole world--leaving him a widower with three small children. Reeling from shock and grief, he turned in desperation to the one person he knew he could count on--gentle, caring Leah Baker.

Slowly, Leah eased his sorrow--and filled his life with new meaning. Then Paul made an amazing discovery: He needed Leah--and desired her with an overwhelming passion.

But asking Leah to be his wife was one thing; winning her trust was another. Somehow, he had to convince this woman he'd just vowed to honor and cherish forever that they belonged together--heart and soul.

THOSE MANNING MEN: Bound by blood, as different as only three brothers can be. Handsome, strong and tender, they're fiercely independent . . . until love takes them by surprise.