About The Book:
Title: Daddy Wore Dog Tags
Author: Barbara Witek
Genre: Military Romance
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Purchase: Amazon
A soldier running from his past and a young woman denying herself a future become caregivers of a beautiful baby girl and find their true destiny as a family.Army Ranger Max Hamilton has returned to Destiny Falls after the sudden death of his brother. Only coming home means more than trying to save the family farm. Coming home means facing the demons he left behind, and allowing himself to love again.
After her twin sisters’ death, suburban veterinarian, Chelsea Stevens understands that raising her niece is the only chance for a child she will ever have. Fulfilling her sister’s final wish is more than just moving her career…it’s risking her heart.
Can their shared love of a child be the common ground these wounded souls need to trust and find love for keeps?
Excerpt:
“Chelsea…”
She turned her head and caught the concerned look on his face lit by moonlight. She worried that he misunderstood and that she sounded desperate for the love of a man.
“I didn’t mean to imply that—” She tried to correct what her heart had forced her to say when Max shifted her to his lap and kissed her. The unexpected move took her by surprise but then she let herself go. His lips melted into hers in a kiss she felt to her very soul.
“God, I’ve wanted to do that for weeks,” he said as breathless as she was when they broke apart.
“You did?” She smiled when he placed a softer kiss on her cheek and then her neck. “Why did you wait so long?”
“If I knew you tasted so sweet, I wouldn’t have.” This time she made him smile when she pulled him down and kissed him back. “That night at your house I had all I could do to keep myself on your couch.”
“Really? I’d had two glasses of wine and I’m afraid they made me bolder than I ever would have been.”
“I like you bold. You were a total turn on,” he said between kisses.
“I like this,” she said and traced her fingers along his jaw. “I’ve never met a man like you, Max Hamilton. You’re so edgy, yet there’s this soft, gentle side.”
“Don’t let that get around.”
“No, I’m serious. I’ve seen you with Bella. She adores you and you definitely have a way with her. I think you’d be a wonderful father.”
“You think so, huh?” Chelsea felt the chuckle vibrate through his chest. “Being a parent isn’t as easy as I thought, that’s for sure.”
“I agree. I couldn’t do this alone.”
“I’m sure you could.” His voice took on a serious tone that she chose to ignore.
“Maybe, but it’s much easier with you. I’m thankful that you’re here.” He closed his eyes and stiffened, making Chelsea regret the words. The kisses they’d shared were wonderful and if he’d been thinking anything close to what she had, then she needed him to know they could have a chance.
“You know I can’t stay, right? I still have a job to do and soon I’ll be leaving to do it.” He opened his eyes and forced her to look at him. “I can’t be your white-picket-fence, Chelsea.”
“I know.” She wanted to scream and ask why not, but she swallowed the question as his arms tightened around her, pulling her close until their lips were almost touching.
“No, you don’t know. I can’t promise you a future but I can damn well be your here and now if you want me.”
“Yes, Max. Yes I want you.” More than he would ever know.
About The Author:
I live in upstate New York with my very own alpha-male and a loveable Labrador who thinks he's the fourth child! Proud mom of an Army ROTC cadet, a soon to be college freshman and a teenage daughter who's involved in everything, there's never a dull moment in our busy household.
I'm a firm believer in love at first sight, second chances and creating your own destiny. Isn't that what romance is all about? Being a hopeless romantic helps me write my touching, emotional and heartfelt romances.
I also write Gossip Girl fan-fiction under the name Kyra Steele. You can find Kyra through Amazon's Kindle Worlds.
When I'm not writing, I enjoy a good glass of wine and getting lost in a book. I also love cross-country skiing and ice-skating (although I admit to not having done either in years!) hiking, anything crafty, and competitive family game nights (scrabble of course)!
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