Book excerpt: **NOTE** This is a newly revised edition of a title previously published by Pelican Book Group*** She’s a widowed empty nester. He’s searching for the ever-elusive soul mate. Can their attraction overcome the fear and insecurity each hold? Rebecca Sinclair is overshadowed by grief and loneliness. Her budding relationship with the letter carrier—who puts scented stickers on her mail—is hampered when the idyllic image of her twenty-plus year marriage is shattered. A wanderer at heart, US Postal worker Raymond Jacobey has never stayed in one place too long. Raised by self-centered, high-power executives, he’s longed for the idyllic life of residing in a cozy house in a small town with the love of his life. He’s convinced the little widow on his route is the woman of his dreams. Rebecca knows Ray’s feelings for her go deeper than friendship. But as her deceased husband’s skeleton’s come to life, loving, and trusting again are difficult. Ray’s loved Rebecca since the first time he met her. He knows he’ll have to face his own fears and lack of self-confidence and prove himself to gain her heart. Will her husband’s secret be the end of them before they even start? The Inheritance is a contemporary, later-in-life romance that shows the awesome power of love, grace, and forgiveness in some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Grab your copy today and journey with Becca and Ray into the chance we all long for…. The chance to start over.