The Sweetheart Rules

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The Sweetheart Sisters are ready to give some old-school lessons in love... Rescue Bay veterinarian Diana Tuttle is a great single mom, but she has a harder time taking care of herself. Having been burned in the past by her son's noncommittal father, the last thing she wants is a man who isn't in it for the long haul-until a foolish one-night stand from her past walks back into her life. Coast Guard Lieutenant Mike Stark has never wanted to settle down. But when his ex-wife leaves their two small children on his doorstep, he is forced to become a family man in a hurry. His return to Rescue Bay, Florida and fatherhood isn't easy, but reconnecting with Diana makes the challenge all the more worthwhile. Except becoming the long-term lover she has in mind may be one commitment too many... Luckily, when Diana's and Mike's pasts begin to threaten their future, the Sweetheart Sisters have the perfect scheme to make this second chance last a lifetime.

Shirley Jump is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 contemporary romance novels, including the Sweet and Savory novels (The Bride Wore Chocolate, The Devil Served Desire, The Angel Tasted Temptation, and The Groom Wanted Seconds), and the McKenna Brothers novels (One Day to Find a Husband, How the Playboy Got Serious, and Return of the Last McKenna). She spends her days writing romance and women's fiction to feed her shoe addiction and avoid cleaning the toilets. She cleverly finds writing time by feeding her kids junk food, allowing them to dress in the clothes they find on the floor, and encouraging the dogs to double as vacuum cleaners. The Sweetheart Rules is the second in the Sweetheart Sisters series, following The Sweetheart Bargain.

"Shirley Jump's stories sparkle with warmth and wit and glow with strong, heartfelt emotions. This is real romance."-Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Legacy novels "A fun, heartwarming, small-town romance that you'll fall in love with...Shirley Jump is a true talent."-Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucky Harbor series and the Animal Magnetism series "Shirley Jump packs lots of sweet and plenty of heat in this heartwarming first book of her promising new series."-Virginia Kantra, New York Times bestselling author of Carolina Girl