Love Unwritten (Lakefront Billionaires, #2)

by Lauren Asher

To those who see themselves as broken. I hope you find someone who admires your scars for what they are: A sign of your struggle and a testament to your strength.

Hot single dad with more emotional baggage than London Heathrow Airport during Christmas? Check.

“Are you picturing my murder again?” “In graphic detail.” “Poison?” “Asphyxiation.”

“Because if someone asked Nico to pick between me and Ellie, I’m not sure I’d like the answer.”

“You truly think your kid wouldn’t choose you?” I don’t answer him. He wipes the smile off his face. “You’re serious.”

“Nico and I,” I amend. “If I thought things were bad between us before, nothing compares to the way he is now that you’re gone.”

I see him, and damn, I’m hit with the urge to pull him into a hug and promise him that everything will be okay.

“You deserve to be with the one who will take the time to see you.” She pushes me toward the bed and steps between my spread thighs. “The one who will show up time and

push them away because you’re scared, angry, or unhappy.” She presses her lips against my forehead. “They don’t quit, run, or cheat. They will fight for you, even if it means fighting against you, because life is a war zone, but love is the greatest weapon we have.” Her mouth brushes over my right cheek and then my left.

“The one does exist, but not in the way you thought I meant, like some soulmate or something cosmic. To me, the one is someone willing to do everything in their power to be the person you deserve, not because...