Six Geese for Monica

<p><strong>Can six little geese create a Christmas miracle?</strong></p><p></p><p>Seven years ago Monica Stevens left her hometown with no intention of returning. Her inability to conceive a child not only devastated her fifteen-year marriage but it also made her doubt her appeal as a woman. When her mother must undergo surgery she reluctantly agrees to come back and run the Mother Goose Daycare.</p><p></p><p>Luke McMillan is struggling to balance his career with his duties as a single father to six adopted children. The death of his wife has thrown the adoption of their two youngest sons into limbo. He is further stymied by a dogmatic social worker who questions whether a single parent can adequately care for so many children.</p><p></p><p>Initially brought together by the children Monica and Luke quickly surrender to their growing passion. But when she learns about the threatened adoption Monica wonders if Luke's interest in her is only as a mother to his children.</p><p></p><p>Is history about to repeat itself or will a Christmas miracle finally give Monica the family she's always dreamed of having?</p><p></p><p><em>Six Geese for Monica</em> was originally published in the <em>Brides of Christmas</em> anthology. This story has been significantly revised and re-edited.</p>