Love Notes (Rocked by Love #1)
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"Whatever you need." He smiled and waited for Brendan and Landry to join them. "Ready to rock this place?"
He'd never looked forward to a performance more. "Let's do it."
Together, they took the stage, basking in the glow of lights, fans, and friendship.
The next morning…
"Home. Finally." Zander drove his new Camaro through the gates of his estate. He rolled his shoulders and parked the car. He'd been operating on a buzz of anticipation for hours. Countless texts with Luke confirmed plans were set for his surprise. The tour was over and the rest of the summer stretched out before him. He pictured relaxed days, lots of rest, and lots of time spent with the woman curled up in the passenger seat. He gently nudged her shoulder. "We're here."
Jayne stretched and lifted her sunglasses. "Don't we have to stop by your parents' house to pick up the dogs?"
"My mom called earlier. She dropped them off a little while ago."
"I can't wait to see them." She climbed out of the car.
Zander rushed around the car and blocked her path. "Before we go in, I need to talk to you."
"All right." A frown wrinkled her brow.
He reached his hand toward hers. He'd never been nervous in all his years onstage. Yet, here with this woman, with this most important question, nerves jostled his stomach.
"I've never seen that look on your face before. What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong." His nerves settled a bit once he held her hand in his. He glanced over his shoulder at the house. On cue, Shredder and Patch came running toward them. Bow ties adorned their necks.
Jayne stooped to greet the dogs. Laughing, she touched Shredder's tie. "Well, someone dressed up for the occasion."
Zander fought to keep his voice casual, "Looks like there's a new tag hanging off of Patch's collar."
He took hold of Shredder while she stilled Patch's wiggling and peered at the tag he'd had Luke add that morning. Her eyes widened. "Zander."
He knelt beside her, grasped her hand and then repeated the words stamped on the metal heart. "Will you marry me?"
Mouth open, she gaped at him and her hand tightened around his.
He reached his other hand into his pocket and pulled out the ring he'd purchased the day before.
"Oh my God." Tears sparkled in her eyes like sunlight reflecting off the ocean.
"I love you. Because of you, I found what was missing in my life."
"I love you too. You gave me a family." She raised a shaky hand to cup his cheek.
He slipped the diamond on her finger. "You're the only one I want to start one with."
Nodding and crying, she pulled him closer and lifted her lips to his. He fisted his hand in her hair, holding her to him, holding onto his forever.
Applause and cheers spilled out from the open patio doors. Gasping, Jayne broke the kiss and looked up. His band mates, Irisa and Dom, his parents, some of the road crew, Chad, Kate, and Dalton joined them in the yard.
Zander grinned and pulled Jayne to her feet. Surrounded by love and celebration, wrapped around the woman he loved, his heart finally had everything it had been yearning for.
And with Jayne along for the ride, he'd have it all for a lifetime.
THANK YOU!
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
First and foremost, thank you to my amazing husband. You truly were a rock star during the writing of this book. I love you.
Thank you to my beta reader/brainstormer crew: Jackie, Tina, Chantal, and Beth. You all are completely wonderful! I cannot thank you enough
Thank you to Lee Ann Milum, my fabulous assistant. And, thank you to Jayne Wheatley for providing Jayne's name inspiration.
Finally, thank you to my readers. You hold a special place in my heart.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SUSAN SCOTT SHELLEY is an award-winning author of contemporary romance. For as long as she can remember, she has been in love with Love and all the sweeping grand gestures, heart-sighing moments, and quiet comforts it entails.
In addition to writing romances, she is also professional voiceover artist and enjoys lending her voice to a wide range of projects.
An unapologetic optimist, she believes life should be lived with laughter and a sense of wonder. Her favorite things include running, sports, hard rock and old Hollywood movies.
She lives in Philadelphia with her very own Superhero and spends her days writing about tough heroes, smart heroines, and love being the strongest magic there is.
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