Love Me As I Am
(2019)(The fourth book in the Passion Down Under Sassy Short Stories series)
A Story by Mollie Mathews
The deepest hurts can herald the deepest loveKiri 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 that 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 a 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 the life she hoped 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 Mathews' PASSION DOWN UNDER SASSY SHORT STORIES series starring Maverick Billionaires and Rebellious Wives. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.
Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danni)
Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso)
Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
The Lightkeeper's Lover (Lucy and Andrew)
Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning New Zealand author who writes fun, sophisticated, passion-filled contemporary romance. She is known for her "sensual, beautiful, empowered stories enveloped in true romance" (5-star review). Her books have resonated with a global audience. She has been featured in magazines, television, and radio.
A former child and family therapist, Mollie passionately believes in the power of romance to transform people’s lives. She loves Mother Theresa’s words, ‘We are all pens in the hands of a writing God sending love letters to the world.’
Her stories are unashamedly positive, optimistic, and full of fun and passion.
Bonus excerpts from Mollie’s full-length books, Married by Christmas, Claimed by the Sheikh and Sex With Strangers.
Genre: Romance
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 that 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 a 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 the life she hoped 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 Mathews' PASSION DOWN UNDER SASSY SHORT STORIES series starring Maverick Billionaires and Rebellious Wives. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.
Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danni)
Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso)
Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
The Lightkeeper's Lover (Lucy and Andrew)
Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning New Zealand author who writes fun, sophisticated, passion-filled contemporary romance. She is known for her "sensual, beautiful, empowered stories enveloped in true romance" (5-star review). Her books have resonated with a global audience. She has been featured in magazines, television, and radio.
A former child and family therapist, Mollie passionately believes in the power of romance to transform people’s lives. She loves Mother Theresa’s words, ‘We are all pens in the hands of a writing God sending love letters to the world.’
Her stories are unashamedly positive, optimistic, and full of fun and passion.
Bonus excerpts from Mollie’s full-length books, Married by Christmas, Claimed by the Sheikh and Sex With Strangers.
Genre: Romance
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