Perplexed and attempting to quash the hope that had blossomed in her heart, Annie shook her head, then searched his eyes. “B-but why?” she stammered. “What on earth could you have been thinking?“
Mitch’s lips descended to hers and swept away her need to argue. The taste of Mitch exploded on her tongue, leaving her weak-kneed with desire. A murmur of pure pleasure softened her mouth and Mitch took it greedily. Then Annie’s arms twined about his neck and she leaned into him, desperate for his strength. Okay, heart, she told herself. Admit it. You’re in love with him.
Regretfully, Mitch broke the kiss and leaned his forehead against hers. “I didn’t get what I wanted, Annie,” Mitch told her, his voice hoarse with emotion. “Because I want you. Now. Forever. I don’t have an art board, but picture this,” he said, lacing her fingers with his. “Me. You. I’m in a tux, you’re in a white gown. Hundreds of people. White doves, tiered cake. With me so far?” he asked. Annie bit her lip and nodded. “Now fade to this. Me. You. Riding horseback together, a roaring fire and a braided rug. And time, Annie. All the time in the world. In one word…forever.” He paused. “So how was that?”
Tears pooled in Annie’s eyes, her heart swelled and a wonderful sense of joy filled her soul. Annie glanced up her shining eyes met his. She smiled. “I’d say that was a perfect proposal.”
“So do we have a deal?” he asked.
Annie pressed a light kiss to his lips and whispered, “I’m certainly sold. Yes!”
About The Author
A Waldenbooks best-selling author, two-time RITA nominee, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee, and National Readers' Choice Award Winner Rhonda Nelson writes hot romantic comedy for Harlequin Blaze and other Harlequin imprints. With more than thirty-five published books to her credit and many more coming down the pike, she’s thrilled with her career and enjoys dreaming up her characters and manipulating the worlds they live in. In addition to a writing career she has a husband, two adorable kids, a Black Lab, and a beautiful Bichon Frise who dogs her every step and who frequently cocks his head in utter bewilderment at his master. (Rhonda often affects people like this.) She and her family make their chaotic but happy home in a small town in northern Alabama.
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