by Rose Harris
Ava gazed at her husband and fell a little more in love with him as he brought another precious memory of his beloved family to the best day of their life. When he leaned down and placed a gentle kiss against her lips, the cheers from the guests made them laugh.
Their song ended, she slipped from her husband’s arms and made her way to her dad for the father-daughter dance; she had no idea what song Jace had picked. When “Stealing Cinderella” played and she saw Jace dancing with Ashlyn, and now, Roxi was dancing with her dad, Ava felt complete. Happiness overwhelmed her, and she thanked her dad for giving her this special day and giving her the best life and support any girl could ever ask for.
Ava finally made her way back into her husband’s arms; she laughed as she heard “I Love a Rainy Night” playing. “You really know how to pick the songs. I’m impressed with your taste.”
“My taste in music is eclectic but impeccable, just like my taste in women.”
With a raised eyebrow, Ava asked, “Women?”
“Let me rephrase that, Mrs. Johnson, my taste in a wife is impeccable.” Jace kissed her a promise that their wedding night was going to be explosive and memorable.
When she pulled back so she would not embarrass herself by jumping her husband at their reception, she noticed Alex and Roxi off to the side looking like they were arguing.
Jace sighed. “Let them work out their differences.”
Ava knew she couldn’t do that. She would have to find out what was going on with those two—but not today. Today, she was going to soak up all the love in the air and enjoy her first day as Mrs. Jace Johnson aka “Golden Boy.”
THE END
Acknowledgements
First and foremost, thank God for giving me the patience to continue to put the words on the paper.
A special thank you to my mom for always supporting my need to buy books and tell elaborate stories. You may never read this book cover to cover, and I understand why. Just know I will always love you and am grateful for your love and encouragement.
My dad made his way to heaven before this book was published, but I know he is watching from above and guiding my hand. His love of reading was passed on and will always be a part of me. Daddy, you were my first love and hero. I will make you proud. I love you.
To my wonderful husband and best friend Raymond, you pushed me to start this journey and now you have to do more housework and cooking than you bargained for. Please know this book would not be possible without you. You are mine forever, and I am Yours. I love you.
Emily and Nathan, I am so proud to call myself your mother. You both have given me more joy and love than I could ever imagine. I hope seeing the final work in print will make all the drive-thru meals worth it. You both are my world, and I will always love you more than the Dallas Cowboys and peanut butter and jelly.
Veronica Matlock, Darlene Townsend, Allison Pepin and Diane Craver, you four have supported me in so many ways over the last several years. You have let me bounce ideas around, complain about my inability to write, and laughed when I would threaten to quit. You have never let me down. Thank you for your support and love. I feel it every time I sit at my keyboard.
To my extended family, who had to change their Sunday dinner plans because I had to “work.” I love you all: Donny, Susan, Samantha, Alyssa, Bryanna, Rebecca, Jessica, Gunnar, Jack, Chuck, Veronica and Danny.
Editing genius, Gilly Wright, thank you…thank you…thank you! You have made the editing of this book fun and almost painless. Although I will never jump up and down and get excited about edits, as long as I get to work with you, I will be happy.
I would like to send a huge thank you to Lori Foster and Dianne Castell/Duffy Brown for holding their Annual Reader Author Get Together. It was at this conference that I pitched to Turquoise Morning Press and eventually sold this book. I will be eternally grateful for your conference and all the opportunities you have opened up to new authors.
Finally, thank you to Turquoise Morning Press for taking a chance on me. It has been my honor and pleasure to work with such a wonderful publishing house.
ABOUT ROSE HARRIS
Rose Harris has been an avid lover of romance, books and football since she was five years old. When her husband mentioned putting pen to paper to write her own book, he had no idea it would take her years before she finally took his advice. Rose lives in Maryland with her husband and two teenage children while a menagerie of dogs make life just a little more hectic. If you would like to contact Rose, send her an email at [email protected].
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