No sooner does flight service specialist Sam Hare take up his post in Elk Pond than he’s warned to watch out for handsome pilot brothers Brett and Randy Edmond. As he settles into his new job and gets to know Brett better, his meddlesome landlady is taking bets on which brother he’ll fall for. When Sam finds out about the wager, he’s furious and humiliated and decides to resign. But a serious accident sends him and the brothers on a rescue mission, drawing them closer together.<br><br>Then Sam’s best friend Mike comes to visit and falls in love with Randy. In the meantime, Brett’s relationship with Sam deepens. Suddenly it isn’t so easy for Sam to leave town. With clear skies ahead, will Sam stay grounded in Elk Pond or will he take flight?

Destination Elk Pond

“Lord Sam, you weren’t kidding when you told me how tall your father was. And you have a brother, even taller. Since you decided to stay on, I guess I’ll get to meet him sometime.”


Everyone placed their order, and the sisters rushed off to the kitchen, to quarrel over who prepared which dish better than the other. Randy, Mike, and Cyrus sat in a booth directly across from Brett, me, and my parents. Overall, it was a remarkable day and Brett made sure it was an equally memorable night, for me only. I will never get tired of falling asleep in his arms, and waking beside him each day. 10


At the airport the next morning, there were a few tears at the happy outcome of the visit. My mom hugged the Edmonds, Mike, and me. Dad did the less emotional handshakes, although Brett and I got a straight man hug, as well.


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