She lives vicariously through the characters she writes in her romance novels. She can only imagine the endings. Those happily ever after stories don't come true for women like her.He's retired, now, but ever since he was a boy he's dreamed about a woman. A woman he needs to help. Is that why he became a cop? And where is she?Abby Randall needs to make this getaway ski trip. But why now? Is it fate that makes her stop for at her usual gas station? In the restroom, she helps an adorable little girl. Of course, she's adorable. Her waiting grandfather is drop dead gorgeous. Yeah, who is she kidding? Happy endings only happen in her books, not to women like her. Yet this man sparks an attraction she hasn't felt in years, and it scares her to death. So she runs, just like she always does.Retired detective Ted Taylor may have just blown it. The pretty lady with turquoise eyes has slipped away before he could even ask her name. She'll think he's crazy, but her face haunts his dreams. If he can find her in Lake Tahoe, his lonely days and nights might be over.When Mr. Tall, Hot, and Silver sits down next to her at the casino, Abby isn't sure what to think. Ted is just like the heroes in her books. Maybe . . . with him . . . she can pretend the past that broke her never happened. Just for a few days.Ted knows this woman has secrets that are painful and deep. If he lets slip that he's loved her all his life, she'll run - and he won't be able to protect her from her worst nightmare. A nightmare no one deserves to live through, alone.Can he slay her dragons?Can she triumph over her hideous past?He could be her silver lining - unless her nightmares swallow her whole.SMILE is the standalone third book in the Second Chances series.
Author Biography
Mary A. Nason is a feisty member of the Silver Generation and retired geekette. Originally from Los Angeles and then Silicon Valley, California, she now lives in a small town in Central Oregon. Mary loves to write and play nickel video poker. During the winter, she can often be found on a ski slope. She has a vivid imagination and finds story ideas and character inspirations through her friends - who are nice to her so she won't kill them off. There's a little bit of Mary in all her heroines, but alas, so far, the heroes have been pure fantasy. She is currently single and will probably stay that way for the foreseeable future. Writing is a jealous lover. For information about Mary's upcoming books and to join her mailing list, go to www.maryanason.com or write to her at info@maryanason.com. You can also follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MaryANason/
