Haunted Husband

NEXT-DOOR DADDY Chief of Police Thatcher Brant didn't need Samantha Hogan, his aggravating -- albeit attractive -- neighbor, in his life. His affection was reserved for his children, two beautiful reminders of hte past. He'd chosen a safe woman to love the first time, but now this widower was finding it harder than ever to ignore the girl next door. Samantha had a few thoughts herself about her good-looking neighbor. Thatcher's kids were adorable -- so how could their dad be such a grump? The children had the gift of Thatcher's love -- and it was a treasure Samantha would give anything to…