Secret North

Ryan Décarie could literally charm the pants off anyone. It was his biggest talent and his biggest downfall.
When he crosses paths with Bente Denison five long years after breaking her heart, sparks fly.
Trying to convince her that he’s finally ready for something more serious isn’t easy – and the reason why is simple.
He’s never had anything serious.
Totally clueless when it comes to meaningful relationships, Ryan’s in dire need of guidance, and it comes from the most unlikely source imaginable – his four-year-old niece, Bridget.

She fell back onto the couch in a heap. “Oh my God,” she muttered, burying her face in her hands. “My boyfriend is a relationship virgin.”
She’d made it sound terrible. Now I was wounded. “I’m not completely clueless,” I defended. “I kind of had a girlfriend once.”
She lifted her head to look at me. “What happened?”
I shrugged, trying desperately hard to keep a straight face. “Her husband found out.”