Category: Extras

NAVY HOPE Chapter 16

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Sixteen April Winter melted into spring, and Val relished the long season. Her daffodils and tulips came up magnificently in the front beds. She liked to think they greeted each guest at the resort. As she walked by the large ceramic pot […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Fifteen

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Fifteen “You’re obviously good at what you do, Lucas. Thanks for listening.” Val offered him a brave smile. “I wasn’t listening as a shrink.” She raised her brows in query. “We’re old friends, Val. That’s enough for both of us, don’t you […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Fourteen

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Fourteen Val chose her words carefully. “Kind of—I mean, yes, you were. I dated other boys, went on with my life. But I always wondered…” “I’m sorry for any hurt I caused you. I wasn’t worthy of you back then, Val.” “We […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Thirteen

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Thirteen When Val’s fingers touched his lips, Lucas’s brain did its best to shut off all reasoning. Getting Val into his bed was suddenly necessary, vital, the most important mission of his life. “Lucas?” Her eyes reflected the desire that overwhelmed him—along […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Twelve

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Twelve Val had never been so attracted to a man in her life—and that included their relationship fifteen years ago. Neither had she ever spilled her guts so readily. His open, nonjudgmental attitude made her trust him. “Like I said, I hope […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Eleven

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Eleven Val didn’t speak for several strides, and Lucas sent her a quick look to see if she was tearing up. “Needless to say, Chet left almost everything to his wife and my nephews, but he also left me a sizable chunk […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Ten

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Ten February How much harm could it do to take a three-mile run with Val? It was strictly professional, a way to get some insight into her vision for BTS. No matter how many times Val told him to consider her as […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Nine

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Nine “I’m Tanya, and I’ve been at BTS for almost two years. I’m a certified social worker and family counselor. My specialty was addiction therapy, but I got a bit burned out on it, so I came here, intending to stay for […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Eight

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Eight “I didn’t hear you open the door,” Val said, trying to remain unaffected by Lucas. “I like to be a bit mysterious.” He stood next to her, relaxed and smiling. She laughed. “Doesn’t it feel like you’re being scrutinized like a […]

NAVY HOPE Chapter Seven

Navy Hope By Geri Krotow Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Books S.A. Chapter Seven Just as she’d done with the rest of the staff who’d become her family at BTS, Val invited Lucas to a welcome dinner in her farmhouse home. It was the oldest original building on the property and she’d refurbished it with […]