NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERPrepare to be swept away by a talented debut author with a passionate, powerful story to tell. They meet on a beach. . . . Abby Davis isn't wearing a skimpy bikini or sipping umbrella drinks, not when she's busy chasing around four little ones. And Matt McKinney isn't looking for funhe's a Navy SEAL, a grown man with a long list of missions . . . and fallen brothers. They only have a week. . . . Abby has brought her children to this beach to start over, to give them the enjoyable memories they deserve. Matt's been sidelined by a combat injury, and haunted by the best friend he lost and the promise he made: to remain a SEALfocused and dedicated. This leaves no time for what he's always wanted: a family. But a week is all it takes. . . . Matt opens her heart while Abby soothes his soul. And though they plan to say good-bye when the week is over, something magical happens on that beach, something neither can forget. Something utterly, completely worth falling for.Praise for Worth the Fall ';I can't remember the last book that had me crying for hours. I loved this hero and heroine and adored the kids. I didn't want it to end.'New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips';Worth the Fall is a beautiful, compassionate romance that hits you straight in the heart and will have you falling in love with this family.'Smexy Books';This debut mixes passion and compassion in a contemporary story that has emotional depth. Readers will find the story heartwarming but with enough heat to remind them of what falling in love feels like.'Library Journal';A brand-new author I think you'rereally gonna like.'New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins';I can't get enough of Claudia Connor's heartwarming stories. Sexy, emotional, complex, dreamyher characters satisfy on every level.'New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul';Worth the Fall is one of the most touching, heartfelt stories I have read in years. The characters are wonderful, from the Navy SEAL hero to the broken little heroine with her ready-made family just waiting for someone to come love them. I will recommend this book to everyone. It is nothing short of magic.'New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala ';I loved this book. A lot.'New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey';This book was . . .wow!I can't wait forWorth the Risk.'Laura Drewry,USA Todaybestselling author ofPrima Donna';This book made me laugh, cry, and stay up half the night because I couldn't wait to finish it. I loved watching this couple grow, would highly recommend the book, and cannot wait to read more from Claudia Connor!'Cocktails and Books';A book that truly touched my heart and had me fighting off tears as well as sighing happily. I am absolutely excited for the next book in the series.'Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews ';Definitely one of the best books of the summer . . . a must read!'Underneath the Covers Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.