Pregnancy Countdown. Linda Randall Wisdom

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      “You’re not a one-night stand, Nora.”

      “No, I’m a two-night stand,” she said slowly and deliberately, not missing Mark’s wince at her choice of words. “You don’t need to be the good guy here. I told you I wouldn’t expect anything from you. You happened to be there when I was feeling vulnerable. I didn’t wake up hoping for bouquets of roses and impassioned declarations.”

      “Some would say you’re protesting too much,” Mark replied. Nora was surprised by the slight frown furrowing his brow. He leaned forward, focusing his brilliant blue eyes on her. “Tell me the truth, Nora.”

      She froze. He couldn’t have guessed, could he? Was the word pregnant branded on her forehead?

      Pregnancy Countdown

      Linda Randall Wisdom

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      In memory of Frances Gesswein, my very own Grammy Fran. While you weren’t my biological grandmother, you werethe grandmother of my heart who probably encouraged your “red-haired granddaughter’s” rebellious spirit a little too much at times. I cherish the times we had together and I miss you very much.

      And many thanks to Arlea Johnson for her husband and the dead coffeemaker story.

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Linda Randall Wisdom is a California author who loves movies, books and animals of all kinds. She also has a great sense of humor, which is reflected in her books.

      Books by Linda Randall Wisdom

      HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

      250—WE GIVE THANKS

      284—LADY’S CHOICE

      293—APPEARANCES ARE DECEIVING

      310—CODE OF SILENCE

      325—SINS OF THE PAST

      350—A MAN FOR MAGGIE

      372—O’MALLEY’S QUEST

      382—VOICES IN THE NIGHT

      401—FREE SPIRITS

      422—SOMETIMES A LADY

      443—THIS OLD HOUSE

      457—UNDER HIS SPELL

      470—A MAN FOR MOM

      487—THE COUNTESS AND THE COWBOY

      515—NO ROOM AT THE INN

      541—VEGAS VOWS

      561—HE’S A REBEL

      596—COUNTERFEIT HUSBAND

      608—MOMMY HEIRESS

      627—TWIST OF FATE

      641—DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN…

      671—NAUGHTY ’N NICE

      681—MR. & MRS….& MRS.?

      707—BELLS, RINGS & ANGELS’ WINGS

      751—SHE’S HAVING HIS BABY

      774—THE LAST TWO BACHELORS

      831—MY LITTLE ONE

      865—BRIDE OF DREAMS

      920—TWO LITTLE SECRETS

      991—PREGNANCY COUNTDOWN

      Dear Reader,

      The first time a friend tried these brownies she said they were better than sex. Naturally, this is something we tend not to say to men. Poor babies just wouldn’t understand that there are times when chocolate is extremely important to our well-being!

      BETTER THAN SEX BROWNIES

      aka Texas Brownies

      2 cups flour

      2 cups sugar

      ½ cup margarine

      ½ cup shortening

      1 cup strong brewed coffee or water (I use flavored coffee such as french vanilla or Bordeaux coffee.)

      ¼ cup cocoa

      ½ cup buttermilk

      2 eggs

      1 tsp baking soda

      1 tsp vanilla

      Frosting

      ½ cup margarine

      2 tbsp cocoa

      ¼ cup milk

      3 ½ cups powdered sugar

      1 tsp vanilla

      Combine flour and sugar. In heavy pan combine margarine, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the large bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well using wooden spoon or high speed on mixer. Pour into well-buttered 17" × ½" × 11" jelly roll pan. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until brownies are done in center.

      While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In pan combine margarine, cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Mix in powdered sugar and add vanilla; stir until smooth. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of oven. If you want thicker frosting, add half again, or double the ingredients.

      Enjoy!

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

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