Graham Hayes decided long ago he’d never be in a relationship. It was better to stay single than to fall in love only to be left alone, which he was certain would happen to him. He’d seen Alzheimer’s ravage his family members all his life, leaving their loved ones to deal with the fallout. Some of them stayed, but some didn’t. Graham isn’t going to risk it.<br><br>When he hires nurse Sam Morgan to take care of his dad during the day, his pledge to stay single is put to the test.  He soon finds it difficult to maintain a professional distance. <br><br>Graham’s guarded his heart for so long, but his resolve is crumbling.  Will he be able to conquer his fear to give himself a chance at love? Can he trust Sam to stick around for better or worse?

A Love to Remember

His dad insisted on wearing the ratty old shirt, but it made him happy. The few holes weren’t that noticeable. How many times did his dad have in his life to be happy like this anyway? Graham wasn’t going to let an old T-shirt stand in the way.


They piled into Graham’s SUV, his dad and Sam in the back seats, leaving the passenger seat empty for Sam’s uncle. He felt a little like a chauffeur.


“What’s your uncle’s name?” Graham asked as he pulled onto the highway, heading to Lee’s Summit.


“Frank. I’ll text him we’re on the way,” Sam added.


Graham caught Sam’s eye in the rearview mirror and tried to ignore the heat he saw, but he couldn’t. Sam wore his heart on his sleeve. He never hid his feelings, and sometimes it hit Graham right in the gut. He wanted to show Sam how he really felt. Wanted so badly to go back and change his mind. But he knew he couldn’t. Knew he had to stick with his plan.


Chapter 22