Snowless Winters, Loveless Nights

Whitney Scott and Cody Larson have been inseparable since childhood—the perfect love story from school uniforms to wedding vows. Everyone says their relationship is like something out of a fairy tale. The only thing missing is a child.Cody's grandmother and mother both died during childbirth. That's why he won't let Whitney take that risk even after four years of marriage.She understands his fears and sympathizes with how obsessed he's become, so she never brings up the idea of children. Instead, she chooses to stay childfree with him.Then, Cody's grandfather is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. On his deathbed, he makes one final demand—the Larson family must have an heir.Cody doesn't want Whitney to be the one to bear the danger, so he sends people across the city to search for a woman who looks like her.One month later, Yvette Sloan walks into their lives. She has that same soft gaze as Whitney. Even her dimples appear in the same spot when she smiles."Whit, I'm only borrowing her womb." Cody cups Whitney's face, his eyes almost pleading. "I'll send her away as soon as the baby is born. I promise, I won't get attached."