by Jill Sanders
He shook his head and helped her to stand. “I have everything I could ever want right here.” He wrapped his arms around her then dipped his head and kissed her.
When they heard cheering, they both laughed.
She looked up into his eyes, and her green eyes went soft. She’d never looked more beautiful than she did just then.
“I love you, Wes Tanner. I have loved you since the second grade. You’re my best friend, my only lover, and the man I want to start a family with.”
Tears slid down his face. “Damn,” he whispered. “Now you’ve gone and made me cry in front of the whole town.”
She laughed and kissed him again.
“I love you, too. Let’s get out of here, so I can show you how much,” he whispered in her ear.
Epilogue
Haley stood on the hill and looked off towards their house. There were animals roaming the hills, grazing. Four horses—two were hers, two Wes had purchased—two Shetland ponies, three miniature donkeys that she’d rescued after the tornado, three llamas they’d purchased in Tyler, not to mention the three dogs that were running around causing chaos. Wes had built a chicken coop on the side of the barn where Blackjack and several of his harem were housed. In the large pen next to them was Roger, full grown and loving his new home.
She turned in time to watch her husband of four months walking towards her. His new patrol uniform looked damn sexy on him. He’d been on the job for three months and was even taking classes to become a full-blown sheriff. His limp was still present, but he’d fully recovered from his surgery and was growing stronger every day.
She looked down at her leg and smiled. So was she. She’d sworn she’d do everything in her power to never have to wear a cast again. Not only had it made walking, riding, and sex virtually impossible, it had itched like crazy.
“How’s my beautiful wife today?” Wes walked up to her and kissed her softly.
“Wonderful. How was work?” She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, enjoying the feel of him.
“Smooth. I guess being an officer of the law in a small town has its perks.”
“Oh?”
He smiled. “Mrs. Kennedy baked us one of her world class blackberry pies.”
“Yum.” She smiled. “I think she’s trying to steal my handsome husband away from me. That’s the third pie she’s given you this month.”
He laughed. “Well, when you have as many grandchildren as she does, I’ll allow you to flirt with young men in uniform too.” He smiled and pulled her closer.
“Speaking of children.” She pulled away and smiled. “How would you like to have one in oh . . . say seven or eight months?”
She saw his eyes go dark, then his smile got huge. “Really?”
She nodded. “Just found out today.”
“Woohoo!” He spun her around.
“Of course, now we’re in a race with my sisters.” She smiled when he sat her back on her feet. “Lauren is due in July, Alex in September, and we’re due in November.”
“That’s a baby every other month,” he said, as she laughed. “Just watch, we’ll have the best looking kid around.”
She laughed. “Or twins.”
Finding Pride
Megan Kimble has finally freed herself from years of abuse at the hands of her ex. Now she can finally start a new life and figure out just who she really is. When her brother Matt dies suddenly, she takes a big risk and moves cross-country to live in his house and take over his new business. This could be the chance she needs. There’s only one problem now—she can’t seem to escape the irresistible charm of her departed brother’s best friend.
Todd Jordan just lost his best friend and business partner. When Matt’s sister moves into town, his attraction to her is instant. Can he prove to her that all men are not the same and resist his own desires as she learns to trust again? Overcoming the odds is just part of their journey. The two must first survive a fateful visit from Megan’s ex to have any chance at happiness.
About the Author
Jill Sanders is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Pride Series, the Secret Series, and the West Series romance novels. Having sold over 150,000 books within six months of her first release, she continues to lure new readers with her sweet and sexy stories. Her books are available in every English-speaking country and are now being translated into six different languages and recorded for audiobook.
Born as an identical twin in a large family, she was raised in the Pacific Northwest. She later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent as a writer. She now makes her home in charming rural Texas where she enjoys hiking, swimming, wine tasting, and, of course, writing.