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  She could tell she was in for a hell of a night.

  * * * *

  Hours later, Sean looked down at his sleeping son and sighed in pure contentment. Luke looked an awful lot like his cousin TJ. Of course, some people claimed TJ’s dad was an awful lot like Sean.

  “Hey, you don’t have to run off, you know,” Theo said. He was holding his son. TJ smiled from his father’s arms. Theo hadn’t been there for much of young TJ’s life, but father and son had bonded happily and now gave Erin hell. She was already complaining about too much testosterone in the house and how their next kid better be a girl.

  He hadn’t known Theo a few years before, hadn’t known he had two extra brothers, but now he couldn’t imagine his life without them. Case and Theo were his family along with their wives and all the people Sean was blessed to work with.

  Family didn’t have to be blood. They only had to be loved. Five years ago, he couldn’t possibly have imagined just how much love he would receive.

  “It’s getting late,” he said, picking up Luke. “But why don’t you and Erin come by for dinner tomorrow? I’ll make pasta primavera and we can celebrate the TV show.”

  Theo went a little green. “As long as I don’t have to be on the TV show.”

  Oh, he had plans for all of them. “But I already signed for you.”

  Theo laughed and rolled his eyes. “Yeah, sure. You better be happy you’re such a good cook. Speaking of, Erin made some pretty rocking lasagna if you haven’t eaten yet. I could box some up for you.”

  Erin shook her head as she walked in with Grace. “Don’t you dare. I don’t want Mr. Fancy Pants Chef critiquing my poor food. Besides, it was actually frozen. He doesn’t notice.”

  Sean shuddered at the thought. He would have to make sure one of them could cook actual food. “I think I will pass, besides, I already ate.” He stared over at Grace, remembering just how hot she’d been. “It was the chef’s special. My favorite dish.”

  Grace’s cheeks went the sweetest shade of pink. She looked stunning with her mini-me on her hip. Carys looked just like her momma, and one day he and Luke were going to have some protecting to do. “Yes, I think we both had our fill.”

  Theo nodded. “That sounds good. What was in it?”

  Erin sighed and leaned over, whispering in her husband’s ear.

  Theo laughed. “Well, damn, I think I need some of that. TJ, buddy, let’s have a story and bedtime. Your uncle has good ideas sometimes.”

  Oh, he had some brilliant ideas, and the best one had been marrying Grace. He reached out and tangled his fingers in hers. “Are you ready to head home, Mrs. Taggart?”

  “Always,” she said, walking beside him.

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  Table of Contents

  Introduction

  Ian

  Watermelon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

  Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken

  Sea bass with Lemon Risotto

  Shrimp and Grits with Lemon Butter Sauce

  Fish Tacos

  Lemon Caper Chicken

  Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  Slice of Life – Serena, Adam, and Jake in “Beware of Wandering Ians…”

  Lemon Pound Cake

  Lemon Squares

  Ian and Charlotte’s story – Make Lemonade

  Eric

  Bruschetta with Beef Filet and Horseradish Drizzle

  Spinach and Artichoke Hummus

  Fresh Veggie and Bacon Frittata

  Potato Salad with Bacon

  Lobster Mac and Cheese

  Slice of Life – Alex and Eve in “The Call”

  Beef Brisket

  Mason Jar BBQ

  Black and Blue Cobbler

  Kahlua Brownies with Coffee Whipped Cream

  Eric and Deena’s story – Closing Time

  Macon

  Hot Pepper Brie in Puff Pastry

  Chicken Tortilla Soup

  Slice of Life – Avery and Liam in “Lost and Found”

  Mini Chicken Pot Pies

  Spaghetti Carbonara

  Coconut Cream Pie

  Bourbon Balls

  Mini Key Lime Pies

  Macon and Ally’s story – Life is Sweet

  Sean

  Guacamole

  Crab Bisque

  Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil

  Grilled Cheese 3 ways:

  ~ Southern Grilled Cheese

  ~ Italian Grilled Cheese

  ~ French Grilled Cheese

  Slice of Life – Simon and Chelsea in “Reservation for Two”

  Coq Au Vin

  Pasta Primavera

  The Perfect Steak with Blue Cheese Garlic Compound Butter

  Osso Buco

  Mixed Berry Shortcake

  Grilled Peaches and Cream