Patty has built a safe, simple life in the picturesque Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA, dedicating herself to raising her son, George, and running her family's historic, struggling business, The Blueberg Cabin. Her peace is shattered the day Mike Trevorts arrives, a ruthless, corporate executive with a single, cold objective: acquire the Inn's land and demolish it for a lucrative development deal.
Patty instantly sees Mike as the embodiment of everything she left behind in Seattle: ambition, betrayal, and the kind of corporate greed that ruins lives. Mike, in turn, sees Patty as an irrational obstacle to his guaranteed success. Their explosive conflict quickly ignites an undeniable, irresistible attraction, turning their professional feud into a secret, passionate romance.
But the real threat isn't just a corporate takeover; it's Patty's past.
Mike soon discovers a dangerous, hidden connection to Patty's ex and George's biological father, Larry Coates, a disgraced corporate criminal Mike inadvertently benefited from years ago. When Larry resurfaces, determined to reclaim custody of George and tear down everything Patty has built, the stakes become terrifyingly personal.
Forced into an unlikely partnership to save their family, Patty and Mike must face a high-stakes legal and emotional battle. As Mike returns to the corporate arena to dismantle Larry's final, desperate threats, Patty is consumed by her deepest fear: that Mike will choose his power and ambition over their vulnerable life.
Mike must execute the ultimate grand gesture, sacrificing his entire professional identity to prove that his commitment is unbreakable. He must use his ruthless skills not for profit, but as a shield to protect his chosen family.
The Executive Anchor is a story of corporate redemption, the power of community, and the choice of unconditional love, proving that the highest return on investment is always the heart.
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Mary Dawn Tunstall is the kind of writer who starts an argument with her own characters and then spends three hours documenting the new story structure they've just invented.
She's currently fueling her creative process with an alarming amount of iced coffee and a soundtrack with the best song ever.
When she's not mapping out the next great story, Mary Dawn can be found enjoying in a good book. She also enjoys long walks with her dog, and giving the treats to her two cats.