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She never ever thought Jake Barnes would know the truth. When he left town without any warning, Savannah couldnt tell him she was pregnant. He didnt give her the chance. So now--years later--because hes back and finds out he has a child, suddenly shes the villain.... How is that fair?Savannah Salinger raised her daughter and knows whats best for her own kid. But she cant seem to push Jake away, and having the infuriating man so closeso close to herstirs up all those feelings she thought were buried as deep as the secret she swore shed never tell.

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Jake looked Savannah over from head to toe, a slow perusal, missing nothing

He noticed the fullness of her bottom lip, slightly moist. Her sweatshirt hugged her body, making it easy to imagine the curves without the clothing in the way. Her fingers were in the front pockets of her jeans, elbows resting lightly against the door. Her back was arched, and he could pretend that was to move her body closer to his. His pulse throbbed with the thought and he took a step toward her, so that a mere foot separated them.

He was drawn to her like a bee to sweet nectar.

Well? she said, and he fought to remember what shed asked him before.

She could easily have pushed him away but she glanced again at his mouth, and in that moment Jake saw the truth in her eyes. She wanted him to kiss her. Savannah still wanted him, whether she would allow herself to or not.

Dear Reader,

If youve read either of my earlier Salinger sisters books, you know that the sisters mom died when they were growing up and that theyve all been affected in different ways. (If you havent read them, you can still enjoy The Secret She Kept, since all three books stand alone.) Fear of losing a loved one is something that reaches through all of the Salingers lives, and Savannah is no exception.

Writing Savannah was a challenge, though. Shes controlling and set in her ways. Some (like Jake Barnes) would say shes stubborn. Yet shed do anything for her children. Maybe even say goodbye to the man she loves

But first she has to admit she loves him. And before that, she has to admit she doesnt hate him. (See what I mean about being a tough one to write?)

Jake is back in town. And while Savannahs never been easy to get to know, now shes more closemouthed than ever. Its funny, though, how secrets always seem to get outand turn upside down the lives of everyone involved.

I hope you enjoy Jake and Savannahs story of how one eleven-year-old secret changes their lives for the bettereventually.

I love to hear from readers. E-mail me your thoughts on The Secret She Kept at amyknupp@amyknupp.com. Or visit me at one of my online homes: www.amyknupp.com or www.writemindedblog.com.

Thank you for picking up The Secret She Kept!

Happy reading,

Amy Knupp

T HE S ECRET S HE K EPT
Amy Knupp

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Knupp lives in Kansas with her husband two sons and - photo 1

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy Knupp lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons and four cats. She graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in French and journalism and feels lucky to use very little of either in her writing career. Shes a member of Romance Writers of America, as well as the Published Authors Special Interest Chapter (PASIC) of RWA, and shares a blog called Writeminded with four other authors (www.writemindedblog.com). In her spare time she enjoys reading, buying books in excess, traveling, kickboxing, watching college basketball and playing addictive computer games. For more about Amys books and writing life, visit her Web site at www.amyknupp.com.

Books by Amy Knupp

HARLEQUIN SUPERROMANCE

1342UNEXPECTED COMPLICATION

1402THE BOY NEXT DOOR

1463DOCTOR IN HER HOUSE

Heartfelt thanks go out to:

Sharon Long and Jan Kenny.
Sharon, for redirecting me midstream when I need it (usually) and Jan, for providing feedback at the eleventh hour (as well as the eighth, ninth and tenth). Thank you both for listening, brainstorming, arguing, laughing and cheering me on.

Roxana Laing, for helping me with art details,
as well as offering ideas for my story.

The Writeminded girls, Jaci Burton, Stephanie Tyler, Larissa Ione and Maya Banks. You inspire me every single day with your humor, your work ethic and your fantastic books.

Kay Stockham and Suzanne Cox,
the very best FNGs ever.
You guys keep me (almost) sane.

Mom and Dad.
Your support means the world to me.

Justin.
Yep, again. I couldnt do what I do if you didnt do what you do. Thank you.

CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE

S AVANNAH S ALINGER DIDNT like surprises.

Especially when the surprise was Jake Barnes, living, breathing, looking far too goodand standing four feet in front of her. In her office. Where she was supposed to be in control.

Jake, she said, damning the waver in her voice. She stood and walked out from behind her desk toward him. Her heart jackhammered with a suffocating fear she couldnt take time to either rationalize or dismiss. All she knew was she couldnt let him see how his reappearance affected her. Could not let him notice her hands were shaking and sweating.

Savannah. His frown disappeared as he eyed her with blatant approval. What a surprise. He eased his mouth into the grin she remembered wellsixty percent cocky, forty percent pure sexy. Fortunately, Savannah was one hundred percent immune to male charmhis and everyone elsesthese days.

What in the world are you doing here? she asked.

I have a meeting with Zach Rundle, Jake said. Two oclock.

He has She stepped over to Zachs desk, which lay along the back wall, and glanced at the oversize October calendar where he jotted down his appointments. A two oclock with the owner of the Levine land.

She peered up at Jake, eager to determine his reaction to being wrong about his meeting. Anxious to get him out of there.

Thatd be me.

She tilted her head in confusion. I thought the owner wasOdessa Levine.

Im here on her behalf. Shes my grandmother.

Savannah opened her mouth, then closed it again. So were working with you.

For now.

Youre the one whos going to sell us the land? She watched his face for a clue to his plans.

Well see how it goes, Jake said, shrugging one shoulder and gazing around the room.

Crossing her arms and leaning against the front of her desk, Savannah perused him, refusing to be intimidated by his nonchalance. Or his good looks.

His dark hair was just long enough to be messy on top, in a fresh-out-of-somebodys-bed way that could pique a womans imagination. Eyes the color of melted chocolate followed her, missing nothing. He was all angles and tautness and confidence.

Does Zach realize hes meeting with you instead of your grandmother?

I do. At that moment Zach, Savannahs boss and brother-in-law, entered the undersized, overfurnished construction office from the back shop area. He wiped off his hands on his jeans, brushed his brown hair off his face and extended a hand to Jake. Zach Rundle. You must be Jacob Barnes.

Call me Jake. Pleasure.

You never mentioned his name, Savannah said stupidly to Zach.

You two know each other? he asked.

We grew up together. Her chin rose a notch as she met Jakes eyes.

Its been awhile, Jake said in that deep, husky voice of his, returning her stare, their past hanging heavily between them.

What are you doing back in town? she inquired, striving for friendliness.

Family stuff. Researching land options for my grandma, for one thing.

Zach switched into business mode at the reminder, and the two men headed into the adjacent conference room and shut the door. Savannah slumped into her chair, relieved that Zach hadnt invited her to join them, as he often did.

She closed her eyes, wondering what to do about Jake, and about the way her heart was pounding. Keeping him out of her personal life was of the utmost importance. Yet buying that land from Jakes grandmother was vital to Zach and the company, which of course meant it was vital to her. She had to play nice and focus on their business goal until Jake got the heck out of town. And hope like crazy hed leave none the wiser.

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