Juniper Hill (The Edens, #2)

by Devney Perry

Motherhood, I’d learned in the past two months, was nothing more than a ritual of second-guessing yourself.

“You’re everywhere, aren’t you?” “I promise, I’m not trying to bother you.” “Try harder.”

“Tag, you’re it.” She handed her son to his father. “He wants me during the day but only Griff at night.” My brother nodded at his son. “We’ve got lots to talk about at night, don’t we, cowboy? And sometimes you just need a new set of arms.”

“I cook for you because it’s how I show someone I care. I cook for you because I love the look on your face after that first bite. I cook for you because I’d rather cook for you than anyone else.” “What?” My jaw dropped. “I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing with you, woman.” My mouth was still open. Which suited Knox just fine. Because he raised his hands, framed my face. Then sealed his lips over mine.

“Hopefully with a nap he won’t be a terror through dinner,” Winn said. “He was exhausted.” “Because he wakes up before dawn,” Griffin muttered, pulling out a stool. “My boy’s a morning kid.” “Not mine.” Knox pulled out the stool beside his brother. “Mine’s a night owl.” The entire room went still as my breath caught in my throat.

Mine. One short word, four simple letters, and if there’d been any doubt that I was in love with Knox Eden, it vanished.

“Her weight is fine, Knox. Everything is fine. Would you chill? God, you’re worse than Griffin, and I never thought I’d say those words.” I frowned. “Am I?” Talia nodded. “Ten times worse.” “Hmm. Whatever.”