Love Me As I Am

The deepest hurts can herald the deepest love Kiri Love had no need for friendships. She had no time for distraction. She was in her final year of medical studies by the grace of God to do a job—and she was determined to do a darned good one. There was no way she could fail. Her mom had scrimped and saved every last dollar she earned and worked three jobs to pay for Kiri’s education and Kiri was determined to make her proud. She would be the first person in her family to receive a degree and achieve her ambition of being a heart surgeon. But when her mother is murdered, she sacrifices her ambitions and travels back to the tiny Far North town which had created so much pain. With three sisters under nine to feed, she’ll do whatever it takes to provide them with the security they need—even if it means groveling to Benotti Zegna, reclusive billionaire jeweler-to-the-stars. Benotti Zegna has a heart of gold but a failed marriage has left him cold. His hands are full running his global empire, plus being top-dad to his young and motherless daughter. He can spot a diamond in the rough and while alarm-bells warn him to watch his heart, intuition tells him that Kiri Love will make the perfect nanny. The role he offers is a far cry from her the life she’d hope to lead, but Kiri quickly discovers the power of family and sacrifice to heal the deepest of wounds. Love Me As I Am is a short story, clean romance, full of quirky humor and the promise of a happily ever after. Set in The Bay of Islands, New Zealand—one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, sensuous places in the world. Love Me As I Am is part of Mollie Mathew’s bestselling series, Passion Down Under Sassy Short Stories. It can easily be read as a stand-alone story, but you’ll love reading the other books, too. Praise for this series “Love Me Forever has a lovely mystical feel about it, with deep longings being experienced by the characters. A delightful mystical romance with a dream-like quality, fraught with all the longings of Joey’s heart. When she plants her wish for her sister beneath the walnut tree, she doesn’t realize that the longings of her own heart have been heard. When a stranger steps up to her in the vineyard it is the beginning of healing for her own heart. Well written with deeply emotive feelings, this book is part of a series and ends on a cli?hanger.” Margaret W. “Beautifully written. The author’s vivid and descriptive writing style pulled me into a world I never wanted to leave. Very beautiful stories!” Hugh Harrison “This was a fun read I really enjoyed. It's perfect for a lazy weekend. This is the first book I have read by this author but it won't be last. I can't wait to be more.” Poppy “The author also tucks in some great life advice for everyone in the telling of this charming story. I hope you enjoy this book, too. I did.” Alfie Rues “I loved, loved, loved this book. An instantly gripping, compelling and fun read. Escapism at its best. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one night.” Lauri