Midnight Angel
Carly Phillips
InkWell Publishing
To Phil—for giving me my girls and such a great
life. And to Jackie and Jen—I’m so glad I have two girls so we can
go see the movies Dad would never want to see. Win a Date with Tad
Hamilton led to the idea for this story. I’m so glad we all love
Leo on AMC. I love you!!!!!! Love, Mom
Last but not least, to Janelle—for
everything!
Midnight Angel
is published in
eBook format
by
InkWell Publishing
521 Fifth Avenue, 26 th Floor
New York, NY 10175
Original Copyright 2004 by Karen Drogin
eBook Copyright 2011 by Karen Drogin
Cover Design by Julie Ortolon, copyright Julie
Ortolon, 2011
Cover Photo by Fenias, copyright Fenias at Dreamstime.com
eBook Format by A Thirsty Mind
Smashwords Edition, 2011
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be
reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in
reviews.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters,
places, and incidents either are products of the author’s
imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual
events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely
coincidental.
Dear Reader,
This short story is such a special treat and
I am so excited to share it with you. MIDNIGHT ANGEL is a reissue
of a story that was published in print in 2004 (
Stroke of
Midnight
). The idea for this story came after I saw the movie
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton
starring Josh Duhamel. (Yum!)
In my version, the hero, now a big Hollywood movie star, comes home
for the girl he left behind. I loved writing the story and I'm so
happy to be able to make it available to you now in eBook form.
I hope you enjoy! As always, you can visit
me at www.carlyphillips.com ,
I’d love to hear from you. You can also find me at:
Contact Carly at
(http://www.carlyphillips.com/contact-carly/ ).
And follow me on Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/carlyphillipsfanpage ),
Twitter
(www.twitter.com/carlyphillips )
and my Blog
(www.plotmonkeys.com ) for
updates and all things Carly!
Happy Reading!
Carly Phillips
CONTENTS
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Epilogue
Other Works
About the Author
New England Express
Daily Dirt Column
The pride of Acton, Massachusetts, returns! Welcome
banners drape the streets of the small New England town when
favorite son and Hollywood action hero comes home for Christmas.
But are all residents really as thrilled as appearances imply?
Stay tuned as events unfold.
Chapter One
Dylan North walked down the streets of
Acton, savoring the familiar sights. Old man Roscoe still sat
outside the diner, refusing to give up his spot on the bench for
people who were waiting to be seated. In his hometown, the cars ran
at a slow pace, the people even slower. As a kid, Dylan couldn’t
wait to get the hell out and never look back. As an adult, he
appreciated everything he’d once hated because this place possessed
the peace and tranquility that were nowhere to be found in L.A.
As he strode down the street, destination in
mind, one more important thought struck him, cementing his reason
for coming back now. Everywhere he went reminded him of Holly
Evans.
Dr. Holly Evans
, he thought,
shaking his head. Damn, but he was proud of her. She may not know
his feelings, but by the time his short trip home was over, she’d
know that and a whole lot more. But first he needed to find firm
footing. To see where he stood with Holly now. They hadn’t spoken
in over ten years, and Dylan understood that the girl he’d left
behind might want nothing to do with him. He also realized that his
own feelings might have changed too. He doubted it, but he needed
to keep an open mind.
He understood these things deep in his gut,
in a way he couldn’t have managed in his youth—and not just because
his manager, his publicist and his personal assistant
Carly Phillips
InkWell Publishing
To Phil—for giving me my girls and such a great
life. And to Jackie and Jen—I’m so glad I have two girls so we can
go see the movies Dad would never want to see. Win a Date with Tad
Hamilton led to the idea for this story. I’m so glad we all love
Leo on AMC. I love you!!!!!! Love, Mom
Last but not least, to Janelle—for
everything!
Midnight Angel
is published in
eBook format
by
InkWell Publishing
521 Fifth Avenue, 26 th Floor
New York, NY 10175
Original Copyright 2004 by Karen Drogin
eBook Copyright 2011 by Karen Drogin
Cover Design by Julie Ortolon, copyright Julie
Ortolon, 2011
Cover Photo by Fenias, copyright Fenias at Dreamstime.com
eBook Format by A Thirsty Mind
Smashwords Edition, 2011
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be
reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in
reviews.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters,
places, and incidents either are products of the author’s
imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual
events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely
coincidental.
Dear Reader,
This short story is such a special treat and
I am so excited to share it with you. MIDNIGHT ANGEL is a reissue
of a story that was published in print in 2004 (
Stroke of
Midnight
). The idea for this story came after I saw the movie
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton
starring Josh Duhamel. (Yum!)
In my version, the hero, now a big Hollywood movie star, comes home
for the girl he left behind. I loved writing the story and I'm so
happy to be able to make it available to you now in eBook form.
I hope you enjoy! As always, you can visit
me at www.carlyphillips.com ,
I’d love to hear from you. You can also find me at:
Contact Carly at
(http://www.carlyphillips.com/contact-carly/ ).
And follow me on Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/carlyphillipsfanpage ),
(www.twitter.com/carlyphillips )
and my Blog
(www.plotmonkeys.com ) for
updates and all things Carly!
Happy Reading!
Carly Phillips
CONTENTS
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Epilogue
Other Works
About the Author
New England Express
Daily Dirt Column
The pride of Acton, Massachusetts, returns! Welcome
banners drape the streets of the small New England town when
favorite son and Hollywood action hero comes home for Christmas.
But are all residents really as thrilled as appearances imply?
Stay tuned as events unfold.
Chapter One
Dylan North walked down the streets of
Acton, savoring the familiar sights. Old man Roscoe still sat
outside the diner, refusing to give up his spot on the bench for
people who were waiting to be seated. In his hometown, the cars ran
at a slow pace, the people even slower. As a kid, Dylan couldn’t
wait to get the hell out and never look back. As an adult, he
appreciated everything he’d once hated because this place possessed
the peace and tranquility that were nowhere to be found in L.A.
As he strode down the street, destination in
mind, one more important thought struck him, cementing his reason
for coming back now. Everywhere he went reminded him of Holly
Evans.
Dr. Holly Evans
, he thought,
shaking his head. Damn, but he was proud of her. She may not know
his feelings, but by the time his short trip home was over, she’d
know that and a whole lot more. But first he needed to find firm
footing. To see where he stood with Holly now. They hadn’t spoken
in over ten years, and Dylan understood that the girl he’d left
behind might want nothing to do with him. He also realized that his
own feelings might have changed too. He doubted it, but he needed
to keep an open mind.
He understood these things deep in his gut,
in a way he couldn’t have managed in his youth—and not just because
his manager, his publicist and his personal assistant
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