{"product_id":"before-and-after-anna-hackett-9781923134751","title":"Before and After","description":"\u003cb\u003eI never expected to become a single mom. Back in my Colorado hometown, all I have time for is work and raising my grieving nephew.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI don't have time for a man. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEspecially a tall, dark, and broody one.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've swapped city life for small town. Designer suits for a housekeeping uniform. And don't get me started on my lack of sleep. But I'd do it all again in a heartbeat to take care of my nephew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow my life revolves around running hotel housekeeping at the Langston Windward and taking care of my kiddo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOh, it also involves trying to avoid our cold, scowling, ex-military head of security. Everywhere I turn, I see Caden Castro and his muscled body and inky-black eyes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd every time I see him, he's watching me. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs head of security for Langston Hotels, my job is to fly in, upgrade security, then fly out. Since I left the military, I keep my life simple and avoid distractions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorks helps me escape the memories and guilt that never go away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExcept, since I came to Windward, all I can think about is Allie Ford. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt isn't just her long legs and lean body, it's her fierce attitude and spirit. But she's a hard-working single mom, and I'm a man with nothing to offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen a group of dangerous guests into extreme sports arrive. They have trouble written all over them, and when Allie gets sucked into that trouble, it changes everything. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhatever line I have to cross, I'll do it to keep her safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Hackett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923134752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923134751\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Hackett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Anna Hackett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47419843444991,"sku":"9781923134751","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_497cdc60-d093-4e7c-9c6c-4c8f7e142c27.jpg?v=1761514203","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/before-and-after-anna-hackett-9781923134751","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}