13

by Rhonda James

  With a shaky hand, I slipped the three-carat diamond on her finger and waited for an answer. When she dropped to her knees and threw her arms around my neck, the crowd cheered. When she screamed, “Yes!” my heart soared. And when she pushed me to the ground and stretched out on top of me… Let’s just say a certain body part was very happy. But we had an audience, so I couldn’t do anything about it.

  “What do you say we get out of here?” I whispered in her ear.

  She batted her lashes and played coy. “Why, Mr. Hawkins, are you suggesting what I think you’re suggesting?”

  “You bet your sexy little ass I am.”

  She hopped on my back and giggled in my ear. “Lead the way, my soon-to-be husband.”

  I’d made it about twenty feet before I stopped and peered over my shoulder. “Hey, Tiny?”

  She rested her chin on my shoulder and gazed dreamily into my eyes. “Yeah, Sparky?”

  “I fucking love you.”

  She waited a beat before answering, smiling so broadly I thought my heart might burst with anticipation. “Ditto.”

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  How is it I can write an entire book but stumble when I come to this part? Maybe it’s because I secretly don’t want it to end? Probably so, but it’s more than likely due to the fact there are so many of you I need to thank. For the sake of not leaving anyone out, I will play it safe and say a collective thank you.

  Bloggers, readers, and all ladies in my reader group, Rhonda’s Roadies - From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. For taking a chance on me. For leaving a review. For supporting me through the years. It all means so much to me and I will be forever grateful.

  Melissa Mendoza - We did it again! Thank you for holding my hand and loving me through all the crazy I’ve put you through! I love you!

  Molly McLain - Thank you for listening to all of my rambling and helping me take all the bits and pieces and put them into the love story found within these pages. You’re the best sister-wife ever! I love you!

  C.P. Smith – You deserve an award for putting up with me! Thank you for taking my jumbled mess and turning it into something beautiful. I hope you know how much I love and appreciate you.

  For my family - Thanks for loving me, even during a deadline when I haven’t cooked, cleaned, or showered for days. I couldn’t do this without your love and support.

  OTHER BOOKS BY RHONDA

  THE LIST SERIES

  21

  13

  STICKS & HEARTS SERIES

  Jersey Girl

  Fire and Ice

  Save My Heart

  B my Forever

  TWISTED FATE SERIES

  My Only Regret

  Twisted Fate

  THE NOT SO BAD BOYS OF ROCK SERIES

  Across the Miles

  Miles Apart

  STANDALONES

  Alaska or Bust

  Kissing for Keeps (Love Happens Anthology novella)

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Rhonda James is an Amazon bestselling author who loves a good HEA, believes nice guys don’t finish last, and strives to create a book boyfriend for all readers. Rhonda is married and lives in Michigan with her family. When not writing, some of her guilty pleasures include kissing, extra-long hugs, diving into a good book, and wasting time on Facebook.

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