The Twin Bargain. Lisa Carter

      

      A mutually beneficial temporary arrangement...

      But can they keep it strictly professional?

      Nursing student Amber Fleming couldn’t be more stunned when ex-marine Ethan Green makes an offer: he’ll babysit her twin girls if she cares for his injured grandmother. Amber knows it’s temporary. Ethan isn’t one for roots—or their hometown. But his steadfast caring has her wanting more than friendship. And with help from Amber’s mischievous twins, can they risk becoming a forever family?

      LISA CARTER and her family make their home in North Carolina. In addition to her Love Inspired novels, she writes romantic suspense for Abingdon Press. When she isn’t writing, Lisa enjoys traveling to romantic locales, teaching writing workshops and researching her next exotic adventure. She has strong opinions on barbecue and ACC basketball. She loves to hear from readers. Connect with Lisa at lisacarterauthor.com.

       Also By Lisa Carter

      Coast Guard Courtship

      Coast Guard Sweetheart

      Falling for the Single Dad

      The Deputy’s Perfect Match

      The Bachelor’s Unexpected Family

      The Christmas Baby

      Hometown Reunion

      His Secret Daughter

      The Twin Bargain

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      The Twin Bargain

      Lisa Carter

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-09755-0

      THE TWIN BARGAIN

      © 2019 Lisa Carter

      Published in Great Britain 2019

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      “I can’t ask you to take on the care of two very lively—”

      “You’re not asking. I’m offering. It’s important that you finish school.”

      “Be that as it may, you will have enough on your hands taking care of your grandmother. I don’t want anyone’s pity.” Amber’s cheeks pinked. “You have no idea how humiliating it is to always be on the receiving end of charity.”

      Something tore in Ethan’s heart. Then inspiration struck. He leaned forward. “What if we were to make a mutually beneficial deal?”

      She gave him a look. “You and your deals.”

      “What if we could do each other a favor?”

      Her forehead creased. “I don’t understand.”

      “Grandma is going to need more care than I can provide. What if you helped her? In turn, I could watch the girls so you can finish school.”

      “You’re proposing an exchange of services?”

      “Exactly. No charity involved.”

      She studied him for a long moment. “I guess there’s no harm in giving it a try.”

      Dear Reader,

      Welcome to Truelove, North Carolina—Where True Love Awaits, set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

      The course of true love doesn’t always run smooth, but never fear. The Truelove Matchmakers will make sure everyone finds their happily-ever-after.

      Amber is afraid that she’s messed up so badly she will never find love again. Yet when she chooses forgiveness, she finds true freedom.

      For Ethan, trust doesn’t come easily, either. Because he finds the courage to open his heart to Lucy and Stella, he and Amber find their happily-ever-after as a family.

      No matter how tragic the past or present, God can take what is broken and make it into something beautiful. He delights in bringing beauty out of brokenness. For truly, God is the happily-ever-after for which we were made.

      I hope you have enjoyed this journey with Amber, Ethan, Lucy and Stella. I would love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] or visit www.lisacarterauthor.com.

      In His Love,

       Lisa

      And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

      —Romans 8:28

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