As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents foreverâ¦.
Marriage by Contract Part 3
For Bethany Kent, life has never been more perfect. She has a beautiful baby and a gorgeous, accomplished husband. Despite the marriage of convenience start to their life together, she and Tony are falling in love. But then Christopherâs birth mother returns and wants her son back.
If Bethany does what is right and gives up Christopher, will she lose Tony, as well?
Donât miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs in Partners in Crime by Alicia Scott.
Dear Reader,
In the town of Grand Springs, Colorado, a devastating summer storm sets off a string of events that changes the lives of the residents foreverâ¦.
Welcome to Mills & Boon exciting new digital serial, 36 Hours! In this thirty-six part serial share the stories of the residents of Grand Springs, Colorado, in the wake of a deadly storm.
With the power knocked out and mudslides washing over the roads, the town is plunged into darkness and the residents are forced to face their biggest fearsâand find love against all odds.
Each week features a new story written by a variety of bestselling authors like Susan Mallery and Sharon Sala. The stories are published in three segments, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the first segment of every three-part book is free, so you can get caught up in the mystery and drama of Grand Springs. And you can get to know a new set of characters every week. You can read just one, but as the lives and stories of each intertwine in surprising ways, youâll want to read them all!
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An unpredicted spring storm caused so much wreckage to Grand Springs, Colorado, that everyone is still feeling the aftereffects months later. But an amazing thing also happened during those 36 hours: Beth and Tony were brought togetherâwith their new son, Christopher. Their marriage started as a straightforward contract, but it seems to be turning into something more as their feelings for one another become more apparent. But everything is about to come crashing down really fast. Annie, Christopherâs biological mother, is coming for her baby. Even though the storm is over, there are more storm clouds on the horizon just waiting to test the bonds of marriage to see how far they can be pushed before they shatter.
âBethany tells me youâre being considered for a promotion of significant prestige.â
Tony Petrocelli found himself removing his hand from his pocket and standing up straighter before he nodded at the petite, middle-aged woman wearing a pastel-colored dress and a single strand of pearls. âIâm not so sure about the prestige, Mrs. Bower, but I am being considered for a promotion to head of obstetrics.â
âEvery time you call me Mrs. Bower,â Bethâs mother admonished, placing a perfectly manicured hand on his arm, âyou remind me of Winstonâs mother, whom I called Mrs. Bower for the first five years of our acquaintance. Please, call me Katherine.â
Tony did a double take at her wink, then released a deep chuckle. The sound drew several family membersâ gazes, as if they werenât accustomed to sudden bursts of laughter during their family parties. Within seconds, Bethâs sister drew Katherine into conversation, and Bethâs father, Winston Bower III, and her brother-in-law, MacKenzie Nelson, returned to their lawyer talk on the other side of the room.
Beth had warned him that her family was a little stuffy. Stuffy, hell. They were bona fide snobs. And Katherine ranked at the top of the genteel heap. But she had a sense of humor, dry though it might be, and a haughtiness he wouldnât have minded pitting against the queen of England, not to mention a smile that reminded him of his new wife.
Beth entered the room, a sterling silver tray containing fancy little sandwiches in her hands. She graciously offered one to Winston and Mac, smiling at something her father said. It was strange, but Tony sensed love between these family members, just not closeness.
They were a far cry from the Petrocellis, that was for sure. His family hadnât been able to wait to meet their soon-to-be adopted son, Christopher. The Bowers had yet to see him. Beth had offered to wake him and bring him down, but Katherine had declined, saying that she couldnât fathom disturbing a sleeping child. The Bowers were polite, well mannered and well-bred. Now that heâd met them, Tony understood where Beth had acquired her class. He also understood the reason sheâd been running on nervous energy these past few days, trying to make everything perfect for tonight. As far as he was concerned, sheâd nearly outdone herself. Sheâd served wine in fluted stemware and had stacked cubes of fine cheese and hors dâoeuvres on gleaming silver and sparkling crystal trays. Heâd never seen her looking more elegant. Or nervous.