by Carrie Elks
He kissed the corner of Becca’s lips. “As long as I don’t have to consummate the marriage with them, I’m good with that.”
She laughed. “I never thought I’d meet somebody who’d take all this on.”
He stroked her cheek tenderly. “I never thought I’d meet somebody who’d make me want to take this on. To be part of something bigger. But then I met you and everything changed. I changed. I want this, because I want you. And maybe one day we can make our own family, too.”
Becca blinked, her eyes stinging. “I want that.”
“So do I.” His voice was thick. He kissed her again. “I live to make you happy. Who knew I was even capable of that?”
“I knew,” she told him, a half smile on her face.
He nodded. “And that’s why I love you. Because you make me want to be a better person. The kind of person who deserves you.”
“And that’s why I love you,” she whispered, looping her arms around his neck and smiling up at him. She felt radiant. More alive than ever, thanks to him. “Because you do deserve me.”
He brushed her cheek with his lips. “And will you feel that way forever? For the rest of our lives?” he murmured.
She lifted her hand from his neck, turning her fingers to admire the ring. It was beautiful, just like him.
Joy bubbled inside her, as she inclined her head, brushing her lips against his. “I will.”
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Author Note
Thank you for taking the time to read Becca and Daniel’s story. In WHEN WE TOUCH, Type 1 Diabetes has played a huge part in Daniel’s life. 1.25 million people in the USA currently suffer from this autoimmune condition, including more than 200,000 under 20 years old.
I’m very grateful to my friend, Jennifer Locklear, for her time in sharing her experiences with me as a mother of a young man who lives with Type 1 Diabetes. She gave me a huge insight into the challenges he faces, and how he manages these. Any mistakes I’ve made in the story are mine and mine alone.
If you wish to find out more about Type 1 Diabetes, here are some links:
The American Diabetes Association - https://www.diabetes.org
Diabetes UK - https://www.diabetes.org.uk
World Health Organization - https://www.who.int/health-topics/diabetes#tab=tab_1
Dear Reader
Thank you so much for reading Daniel and Becca’s story. If you enjoyed it and you get a chance, I’d be so grateful if you can leave a review.
When We Touch is the last book in the Heartbreak Brothers series, but if you’d like a sneak peek into the Hartson family’s future, you can read a bonus epilogue featuring all the Heartbreak Brothers (and sister!) here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/a7lc36iqqh
I’m also delighted to announce that I’ll be releasing a BRAND NEW series in the autumn. It’s set in a small wintry town, and features all the gorgeous things you expect from me, including big families, kick-ass heroines, and gorgeous heroes you’ll fall in love with.
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Yours,
Carrie xx
About the Author
Carrie Elks writes contemporary romance with a sizzling edge. Her first book, Fix You, has been translated into eight languages and made a surprise appearance on Big Brother in Brazil. Luckily for her, it wasn’t voted out.
Carrie lives with her husband, two lovely children and a larger-than-life black pug called Plato. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found baking, drinking an occasional (!) glass of wine, or chatting on social media.
You can find Carrie in all these places
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Also by Carrie Elks
THE HEARTBREAK BROTHERS SERIES
A gorgeous small town series about four brothers and the women who capture their hearts.
Take Me Home
Still The One
A Better Man
Somebody Like You
When We Touch
ANGEL SANDS SERIES
A heartwarming small town beach series, full of best friends, hot guys and happily-ever-afters.
Let Me Burn
She’s Like the Wind
Sweet Little Lies
Just A Kiss
Baby I’m Yours
Pieces Of Us
Chasing The Sun
Heart And Soul (Releases Summer 2021)
THE SHAKESPEARE SISTERS SERIES
An epic series about four strong yet vulnerable sisters, and the alpha men who steal their hearts.
Summer’s Lease
A Winter’s Tale
Absent in the Spring
By Virtue Fall
THE LOVE IN LONDON SERIES
Three books about strong and sassy women finding love in the big city.
Coming Down
Broken Chords
Canada Square
STANDALONE
Fix You
An epic romance that spans the decades. Breathtaking and angsty and all the things in between.
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Acknowledgments
Huge thanks to Ash, Ella, Olly and Plato the dog for putting up with terrible dinners, a distinct lack of cleanliness and my generally ignoring them while the writing gets done.
I have an amazing team working with me to produce these books. Rose David editing, Proofreading by Mich, Kirsty at the Pretty Little Design Company, not to mention Marian Girling — beta reader extraordinaire. Thanks to you all for being so damn amazing!
Amanda Walker - thank you for being an amazing PA and support. You rock!
My agents, Meire and Flavia at the Bookcase agency - thank you for ALWAYS believing in me.
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my ARC team, my Facebook group (the water cooler - come join us!), my newsletter readers and EVERYBODY who supports me on social media.
Finally, to you, the reader. THANK YOU for picking up this book. I couldn’t do this without you. You rock!