by Jenna Brandt
“I know, I told her basically the same thing. I told her that when a family grows, it doesn’t mean you get less; it means you get more. I told her that I want to grow my own family with you.” Blake pulled out the ring box from his pocket, got down on one knee, and presented her with the most magnificent diamond and sapphire ring she had ever seen. “Will you marry me, Peyton Belmont?”
“Yes, yes, Blake, I will marry you.”
He slipped the ring on her finger, then stood back up so he could kiss her. She glanced at the ring, still in awe. “It’s so beautiful. How did you get this on such short notice?”
“It was my mother’s ring. I asked my father if I could have it to give to you.”
“You did?” Peyton said, tears forming in the corners of her eyes. “It’s the most precious gift anyone has ever given me.”
“Good, because I want you to wear it for the rest of your life.”
“Me too,” she said in agreement. “I can’t think of a better idea.”
Blake leaned forward and kissed her again, tilting her backwards as he did. She pulled back and smiled. “You proposed under the stars. I think it’s kind of amazing. Did you plan it?”
He shook his head no. “But I think my mom did.”
The sudden barking interrupted the moment, causing them to realize that Comet somehow made it up to the helicopter pad. Peyton bent down and picked him up. “What are we going to do with you?”
“I think we should adopt him. I mean, he’s useless as a therapy dog for the island, but he’s perfect for us.”
“I love that. After all, he helped bring us together, so maybe he’s not a failure after all.”
Comet barked his own approval.
“Oh, I have one more surprise. Your mom should probably come over for this one.”
Peyton gestured for her mother to join them. “Blake has something he wants to tell us.”
“What is it, Blake?” her mother asked.
“I was hoping you would say yes, so I decided to take a chance and get you an engagement gift. Actually, it’s kind of for the both of you. I purchased land for Peyton’s Wellness Center, near your home in Washington, Mrs. Belmont. I set up an account with more than enough money to do whatever you want with it, and I even asked Chef Breole to be your in-house chef. He told me he would be more than glad to get out of the Alaskan cold once it was time.”
“You did all that for me?” Peyton questioned with surprise. This time the tears of joy fell freely from her eyes. Peyton couldn’t contain them. “I can’t believe it.”
“I want to make all your dreams come true, Peyton. Besides, I promised to fill your life with adventure, so starting your first wellness center is just another one for us to share. I figure we’re a pretty great team when it comes to building fitness empires.”
Peyton nodded. “I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else. I love you, Blake Holliday.”
“I love you too, Peyton.”
Comet barked his approval once more, and Peyton let Blake pull them both into his arms for a big hug. Peyton couldn’t be happier. She knew she was going to spend the rest of her life having the best adventures with the man she loved.
It’s Not the End-Coming Next: Cupid Takes a Wife
Ivy Kidman’s dream is to assist the big movie producers, and when a billionaire hires her to make a commercial for his son’s island romantic resort, she can’t turn it down. After meeting the owner of Cupid Island, however, she’s definitely ready to turn around and go home. How dare he call her accident-prone when he is the one falling all over himself? As she works closely with the handsome man who makes her laugh, she slowly starts to change her mind.
Steele “Cupid” Holliday is frustrated with his father for sending the determined woman to his island. His father insists that Steele needs to be in the commercial, but he’s not a photogenic man and he wants Ivy to leave and never come back. However, his competitiveness kicks in when she proves to be just like him, he wants to keep her around a little bit longer… just to see who wins. He feels himself losing quickly, especially when his heart becomes involved.
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Holliday Islands Resort
After growing his Alaskan resort empire into the “honeymooner’s paradise of the world,” Gordon Holliday is ready to retire. But there’s no way he can cruise the globe in his luxury yacht until his sons are groomed and polished into proper executives to take his place. There’s just one catch: He’s convinced their biggest current job requirement is marriage!
Comet’s Blazing Love
Billionaires of Manhattan Series
The billionaires that live in Manhattan and the women who love them. If you love epic dates, grand romantic gestures, and men in suits with hearts of gold, then these are books are perfect for you.
Waiting on the Billionaire
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Nanny for the Billionaire
Merging with the Billionaire
Second Chance Islands
What’s better than billionaires on islands? How about billionaires finding second chances at life, love, and redemption while on one.
The Billionaire’s Reunion
The Billionaire’s Hideaway
Disaster City Search and Rescue
Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all — help lost and injured victims find their way home.
The Girlfriend Rescue
The Wedding Rescue
The Billionaire Rescue
The Movie Star Rescue
The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling author Jenna Brandt and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. Jenna’s Lawkeeper books:
Historical
Lawfully Loved-Texas Sheriff
Lawfully Wanted-Bounty Hunter
Lawfully Forgiven-Texas Ranger
Lawfully Avenged-US Marshal
Lawfully Covert-Spies (Coming Soon)
Lawfully Historical Box Set
Contemporary
Lawfully Adored-K-9
Lawfully Wedded-K-9
Lawfully Treasured-SWAT
Lawfully Dashing-Female Cop/Christmas
Lawfully Devoted-Billionaire Bodyguard/K-9
Lawfully Heroic-Military Police (Coming Soon)
Lawfully Contemporary Box Set
The Civil War Brides Series
During the bloodiest conflict on American soil, two families struggle in the South to not only survive but to thrive.
Saved by Faith
Freed by Hope (Fall 2019)
Healed by Grace (Winter 2019)
Match Made in Heaven Series-standalone stories that are sweet, clean romances designed to whisk you away. Not every man has six-pack abs, nor every woman the model of femininity, but everyone needs someone. We believe in building a world that begins at the very core of what makes romance stories work—faith, hope, and love. Now it’s your turn to find love. Set your imagination and heart free with us. The next happily-ever-after is at your fin
gertips, just waiting to be told…Jenna’s Matched books:
Royally Matched-Contemporary
Discreetly Matched-Historical
Silverpines Series-centered around the fictional town of Silverpines, Oregon, during the turn of the 20th century. When a disaster takes most of the men, the women are left to save the town by placing mail-order groom advertisements. Get to know the various lovable characters and their stories from some of todays bestselling historical authors.
Wanted: Tycoon
The Tycoon’s Sister
Belles of Wyoming Series-centered around the fictional small town of Belle, Wyoming. Each set of books take place during a season of the year in the 1800s.
June’s Remedy
Bride Herder Series-take one failed rancher turned matchmaker and ten unexpected brides at once with no clue as to who wanted them. What could go wrong?
Herd to Please
Mail Order Misfit-a mail order bride story about a woman running from a broken past and a widower with three children who is hiding from a broken heart. What happens when they decide to take a chance on each other?
Mail Order Misfit
Pinkerton Matchmaker Series
As female agents were few and far between, Mr. Gordon came up with the idea of expanding the detective agency by pairing qualified women with a male agent for training, guidance and undercover work. These women came from all demographics – some were looking for a new life, some seeking challenge, some wanting to pave the way for future generations of women. The only caveat – the women wouldn’t be a member of the Agency until their first assignment had been completed.
An Agent for Nadine
The Window to the Heart Saga is a recountal of the epic journey of Lady Margaret, a young English noblewoman, who through many trials, obstacles, and tragedies, discovers her own inner strength, the sustaining force of faith in God, and the power of family and friends. In this three-part series, experience new places and cultures as the heroine travels from England to France and completes her adventures in America. The series has compelling themes of love, loss, faith and hope with an exceptionally gratifying conclusion.
Trilogy
The English Proposal (Book 1)
The French Encounter (Book 2)
The American Conquest (Book 3)
Spin-offs
The Oregon Pursuit (Book 1)
The White Wedding (Book 2)
The Christmas Bride (Book 3)
The Viscount’s Wife (Book 4)
The Window to the Heart Saga
Trilogy Box Set
The Window to the Heart Saga
Spin-off Books Box Set
The Window to the Heart Saga
Complete Collection Box Set
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Acknowledgments
My writing journey would not be possible without those who supported me. Since I can remember, writing is the only thing I love to do, and my deepest desire is to share my talent with others.
First and foremost, I am eternally grateful to Jesus, my lord and savior, who created me with this “writing bug” DNA.
In addition, many thanks go to:
My husband, Dustin, and three daughters, Katie, Julie, and Nikki, for loving me and supporting me during all my late-night writing marathons and coffee-infused mornings.
My mother, Connie, for being my first and most honest critic, now and always. As a little girl, sleeping under your desk during late-night deadlines for the local paper showed me what being a dedicated writer looked like.
My angels in heaven: my grandmother, who passed away in 2001; my infant son, Dylan, who was taken by SIDS five years ago; and my father, who left us three years ago.
To my ARC Angels for taking the time to read my story and give valuable feedback.
And lastly, but so important, to my dedicated readers, who have shared their love of my books with others, helping to spread the words about my stories. Your devotion means a great deal.
About the Author
Jenna Brandt is an award-winning, international best selling, historical and contemporary romance author. Her historical books span from the Victorian to Western eras and all of her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. Her debut series, the Window to the Heart Saga, as well as her Billionaires of Manhattan Series, have become bestselling series, and her multi-author series, The Lawkeepers, Silverpines, Belles of Wyoming, and Bride Herders are fan-favorites.
She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News and Good Morning America websites.
Writing is her passion, but she also enjoys cooking, watching movies, reading, engaging in social media and spending time with her three young daughters and husband where they live in the Central Valley of California. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.