The Greatest Risk: A McNeal Love Story

Sylvia Anne McNeal-Thomas, called Sylvie, is the youngest of the sisters and the furthest along when it comes to romance. She married at 23, had a baby, and lived a charmed life until Michael, her first and only love, was tragically killed in an accident. Sylvie withdrew from everything, becoming reserved and shy, determined not to live her life fully without her beloved husband. Her son, Michael Jr., is overprotected and sheltered; Sylvie cannot risk losing him too. A talented seamstress, she has taken over as Vice-President of Manufacturing, supervising all aspects of the sewing process for McNeal linens. The new position is the most active she’s been since Michael died, but Sylvie still refuses to open her life, or her heart, to anyone.

Sean Brentwood is Ryan’s best friend and Michael Jr. 's teacher and tries to convince Sylvie to allow her son to play team sports at school. He doesn’t know the details of her tragedy, but he knows that something big must have happened for Sylvia to cut herself off from the world. His gentle persuasion and protective demeanor call out to Sylvia, but she’s afraid of the intense feelings Sean produces in her and even more afraid to love and lose again, and afraid to dishonor Michael’s memory. Meanwhile, Sean has a secret tragedy of his own, but has decided that being with Sylvia could be worth the risk of loving again. Can he convince Sylvia to take the risk too?