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When a demanding case pulls Lucas back to the city, Beth realizes her fiancé is already married – to his work. That means Beth is off limits, no matter how much he wants her. Though the men haven’t been close for years, Joe would never put the moves on his brother’s fiancé. Wild-haired, sweet-natured Beth doesn’t fit the part, but she does fit Joe and his island better than any woman he’s ever met. Joe expects his brother’s fiancé to follow the materialistic, blonde-bimbo stereotype that is Lucas’ usual fare.

But Beth’s human tranquilizer turns out to be her future brother-in-law, Joe Dempsey, and their instant attraction is both unwelcome and undeniable. Lucky for her, a lovable mutt and his tall, sexy, blue-eyed owner provide enough distraction to subdue her paralyzing panic attack. ould see the top half of the lighthouse rising up behind a row of trees.Lifelong people-pleaser Beth Chandler will do anything to make a good impression on her future in-laws, including defy her fear of boats to make the ferry crossing required to meet them. I was thinking about something else.” Focusing on the distance, Beth realized she c. “That’s enough.” Beth didn’t realize she’d said the words aloud until Joe hit the brake, jerking them all forward. He’s never here and he never asks what we’re thinking, so what’s the difference?

We are not going to think bad thoughts about Lucas when he’s not here to defend himself. Lucas cares, and that means we care now, damn it. What are we, four years old? We don’t need to be taken care of. He’s sweet and generous and takes good care of us. We are important, and Lucas shows us all the time. When are we going to come before the job? You know he had to go back for that case. Which meant the argument wasn’t really with Joe.

On the outside she remained quiet and calm.