Tall, Dark and Cranky. Kate Little

any questions at all—about the salary or living arrangements—please know I’ll do all I can to make the situation comfortable for you.”

      Rebecca promised she would call as soon as she came to a decision, and Matthew showed her to the front door, where they said goodbye.

      As Rebecca started up her car and drove down the long driveway toward the main road, she wondered why she hadn’t accepted on the spot. While she dithered, the Berringers might interview someone else and offer them the position. The salary they’d spoken of was very generous. As were the extras. It was a plum assignment, really. Except for one thing. The patient.

      Grant Berringer hadn’t scared her. But her feelings and reactions to him certainly had.