Ethan Reigh is the new coach of the Webster Wolves junior hockey team. New in town, he rents a room from Michaela’s mother, Nettie Baxter. Though an injury ended his pro career in the NHL, he never shares the extent of what’s happened—the partial loss of his leg. When he meets Michaela, known as “Mike” to her friends, he’s torn between hope for a wonderful new relationship—and fear of losing her if she knows the truth.
But Mike has had enough of deception to last a lifetime, and she knows there can be no love without truth. Will she measure up and be able to claim the man she so desperately wants a future with? Ethan is prepared to show her how much he cares—he’ll do whatever it takes FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE.
EXCERPT
The adoptions had been finalized. Their new mother would do what was best, and that was what mattered. He’d kept up the payments on the life insurance policy he’d taken out more than a year ago. It was damn little, but at least it would help keep a roof over their heads, or better yet, give them a new start. The marriage was legal, if not real.
He gave barely a thought to the woman he’d married thirteen months ago. He didn’t consider her his wife, no matter what the law said. His wife had been his one true love.
He’d killed her nearly five years ago.
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Everything Diana writes is addictive! I love it and always look forward to more! There is always some truth in her books, intermingled with fiction to make you not want to put it down!! The next New York best seller? Perhaps!
ReplyDeleteWow, Sue! Thank you for the kind words. I hope I continue to entertain, inspire, and comfort you.
ReplyDeleteDi, I really did enjoy this story--a very different twist on "life" and boy, was everyone deserving of a happy ending! Great job with this story!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cheryl!!
ReplyDeleteI see "Mike" is off to a bad start as far as marriage is concerned. It shows her character that she took care of the 2 adopted daughters in spite of how she'd been treated by their father. Well, I'm certainly interested in how Ethan manages to work this out.
ReplyDeleteI love Maine. It's a beautiful state--until winter rolls in at least.
For The Love Of Mike sounds like a deeply emotional and lovely story, Diana. All the best and HUGE sales!
Thank you Sarah. I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteThe blurb is intriguing...so of course, I'd love to read this story. Congratulations, and good luck with tons of sales!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good wishes! I keep falling more in love with the people in this town. ;)
DeleteCongratulations Diana! Best of luck on your new release. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Connie. The thrill of getting a book published is amazing. Although, I pretty much have stopped shaking, just bouncing off the walls in joy.
ReplyDeleteDrumroll....Congratulations to Sue! You've won a free e-copy of FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE. Yay!! Please PM me at my Facebook page, Diana Tobin, to receive your gift. Thank you all!!
ReplyDeleteDiana, Sorry to be late, but had to stop by and say how intriguing your excerpt sounds. Grabbed me for sure. Sounds very suspenseful with more than some twists in there--lots going on and that's what I love. Your Mike sounds like one compasionate, yet tough woman. I'm sure this will be a winner. I adore going Maine every couple of years in the fall so this will be a special read for me. Wishing you much success with this one and all the next to come. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteHello Beverly! I hope you enjoy this book. I started in Maine, but only lived there my first year or so. However, lots of relatives still there and I plan to go back next summer, a combination family reunion and research.
ReplyDeleteA prize drawing correction: Sue had already purchased my book (Yay, Sue!) and graciously asked someone else be awarded the free copy. This time the winner is Sarah M.! Thank you all!
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