Kicker's Legacy — Sandy Loyd

Guilt now rules Dillon Kane's life. He's the one who should've died, not his father's favorite son. Plus, he carries added guilt of silently watching his brother live a lie with the one woman Dillon could never forget. Lauren Kane is also no stranger to guilt. Her attraction to and dependence on Dillon during her marriage still haunts her long after her husband's tragic death, especially since her biggest wish was that her husband could be more like his brother, Dillon. Facing the man after more than ten years is the last thing Lauren wants to do. Yet when Lauren and her son are threatened, Dillon pushes his way into her life to protect them. As he tries to figure out the mystery of who and why, Lauren and Dillon's earlier attraction resurfaces. At this point, neither can ignore their actions of the past. Kicker's Legacy has all the right ingredients for an old fashioned romantic suspense, starting out with a touch of mystery that builds to a harrowing suspense filled conclusion. But most of all, it's a warm love story where the main characters have a chance to resolve the hurts of the past by facing the truths and admitting their mistakes.