{"product_id":"2940150953055","title":"Say You Love Me","description":"USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSay You Love Me \u003cbr\u003eWelcome to Redemption, Book 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill a secret from the past destroy their second chance at love? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernadette Mitchell thought she'd put the past to rest. At fifteen, pregnant, betrayed, and heartbroken by the baby's father, she'd made an agonizing decision that she lives with every day. But she's made the best of things...until an unthinkable tragedy turns her life upside down and brings the ghosts of her past back to town. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfficer Mike Donovan is happy to be back home in Redemption where he plans to raise his little girl. He's also on a mission--to win back the only woman he's ever loved. Back in high school, he broke her heart with a horrific ultimatum. If he can convince her to give him another chance, he'll spend the rest of their lives proving they belong together. But when he discovers she's been keeping an unimaginable secret, one that shifts his whole world on its axis, he questions everything he thought he knew about her...about them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCERPT: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe strode purposefully toward their table, but stopped short when he caught the tail end of Marone's last comment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...and I was hoping we could give it another try. I'd love to take you out to dinner one night this week.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonofabitch. Mike waited with bated breath as Bernie looked down at her lap, a sure sign she was uncomfortable. A good sign, from Mike's viewpoint. Though it didn't mean she would turn the guy down either, and unwilling to take that chance, Mike cleared his throat. Loudly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarone glanced over, a frown quirking his brow. \"Hey, Mike. Something you need to talk to me about?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Not you. I was hoping I could steal Bernadette away for a few minutes.\" He met her gaze. \"I think we should talk.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanic darkened her eyes. \"Is it Noah? Did something happen?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe nodded. Desperate times and all that. \"I just need a few minutes. But if now isn't a good time...\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We were kind of in the middle of something,\" Marone pointed out, his words clipped as his annoyance started to show. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernie touched his leg, setting Mike's teeth on edge. \"I'm sorry. Just give me a minute, please.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis smile didn't quite reach his eyes. \"Sure. Think I'll go pour myself another glass of lemonade. Can I get you anything?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I'd love another glass as well, thanks.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I'll be back in a few minutes.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Take your time,\" Mike told him as he strode away. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernie stood and watched him expectantly. \"Well? What is it?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I, uh, just wanted to apologize for yesterday.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer brows rose. \"For what, exactly?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You know. The whole tip jar thing. I should have given it a few days, waited to see if the money turned up before calling you.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe stared at him, her exasperation clear. \"And that's it? You had me worried to death, dammit.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sorry. I just--\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You just overheard John asking me out on a date, and your macho pride couldn't wait for my response, so you decided to kill the moment.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamn if she didn't hit the nail on the head. \"Pffft. No.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe crossed her arms and pursed her lips. Those luscious, perfectly shaped lips. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Okay, maybe.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe chuckled, the sound music to Mike's ears. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very mature of you.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe stepped forward until he was close enough to pull her into his arms. A soft gasp told him she might not be as indifferent to him as she put on. Not wanting to set back the tiny bit of progress he'd made, he stuck his hands in his pockets, deciding to keep things moving at a slow and steady pace. \"Marone isn't the guy for you.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"And I suppose you are?\" she countered, her tone challenging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You're damn right I am. And if you'd give me half a chance, I could prove it to you.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"How?\" she whispered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat one breathless word tightened Mike's groin with near painful anticipation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe reached up and traced the line of her jaw with his forefinger before gently tilting her chin up. \"A kiss. 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