And this year, J.C. Montgomery is doing the honors. Bad enough when she announces she’s pregnant. When she confesses the daddy is none other than Brady Sheppard, her family flips. Yes, the same Brady Sheppard, former Marine, who once was engaged to her perfect sister.
J.C. is the first to admit this is a mess—she’s never had dreams of being a single parent. Secretly, she’d hoped it would be different. She’d hoped Brady would want to be a part of her—and the baby’s—life. She’d hoped he’d return even a little of the affection she’s always had for him. But it doesn’t seem meant to be.
Or does it? Despite what he’s said, Brady is around. A lot. And he keeps doing thoughtful things for her that keep her wishes alive. She simply can’t resist his slow seduction. So maybe, just maybe, there will be a Marine under her Christmas tree…