His Diamond Like No Other (Mills & Boon Medical)
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‘Wow. Will you look at that? It’s gorgeous.’
Sean came around the car to help her out before pulling her close and dropping another kiss to her lips. ‘Happy pre-birthday surprise,’ he whispered, gesturing to the yacht.
‘Huh?’ But it was only as her eyes adjusted to the light that she was able to see the people who were already on board the yacht. Louise was there with Barney and Spencer, Sean’s sisters and their families, as well as Luc, Anthea, Romana and a score of their other friends from the hospital.
‘Sean?’
‘Happy surprise wedding,’ he said, then took her hand and led her towards the gangplank. ‘It’s all organised.’
Jane gasped. ‘The dress.’
‘Something new,’ he commented.
Jane touched the blue sapphire necklace at her throat. ‘And this?’
‘Something old and something blue.’
A giggle worked its way up as she looked down at the shoes. ‘And, of course, my something borrowed.’ She nodded in appreciation. ‘Very clever,’ she said as she allowed him to escort her onto the yacht, where they were greeted by a round of welcoming applause.
‘I think my mother deserves an award for her performance,’ Sean said.
‘And Spencer. How did he keep this a secret?’
‘He nearly didn’t. Not when he saw you looking so beautiful,’ he replied as he continued to lead her through the parting crowd towards the bow, where a marriage celebrant stood waiting for them. ‘As difficult as it’s been to keep the secret, wanting to share so much of it with you, your reaction, your appreciation, your trust in allowing me to do all of this for you, to give you the most perfect night of your life, has been wonderful.’
‘No. Not wonderful, Dad. Purple,’ Spencer interjected, rolling his eyes.
They both laughed. ‘It is purple, Sean.’ She grinned as she said the words. ‘The most perfect purple and green night of all time.’
They stopped before the marriage celebrant and she turned to face Sean, holding his hands tightly in hers, doing her best not to cry from overwhelming happiness.
‘Dearly beloved,’ the celebrant began, but Jane couldn’t contain her love for Sean any more and stood on tiptoe and kissed him passionately, in front of everyone.
‘I haven’t got to that part yet,’ the celebrant murmured, but neither Sean nor Jane cared. Against all odds, they’d found each other, bonded together in a love that would last a lifetime.
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ISBN: 978 1 472 04537 9
HIS DIAMOND LIKE NO OTHER
© 2014 Lucy Clark
Published in Great Britain 2014
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