The Virgin and Zach Coulter. Lois Faye Dyer

Joseph’s alcoholic rages and violence, then Zach was sure he did, too, despite the years he’d spent in counseling.

      Still, he wondered if there was a possibility that someday, a woman might look at him like Mariah looks at Cade.

      The swift image of Cynthia’s soft mouth curving in a smile as she looked up at him, blue eyes warm with amusement, made his step falter.

      He barely knew her, had only spent a few moments talking with her. Yet he couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to have her look at him with love.