For Seven Nights Only - Sarah Ballance Page 0,63

to either side. After digging the ring out of his pocket, he held it out and said, “I hope this proves there’s no bridge I won’t cross for you. No river, no harbor. And no ocean, but don’t hold me to that any time soon.”

She laughed, tears glittering in her eyes. God, she was beautiful.

“I love you, Kelsie. Will you marry me?”

Her breath caught. “I’m terrified you’re going to drop that.”

“Then let’s put it on your finger.” He wanted to beg. To plead. But he settled for the simple question that mattered most. “If you’ll wear it.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m on a bridge. I’m sure.”

“Then yes. God, yes, I’ll marry you. But my perfect wedding—”

“I know,” he muttered, slightly terrorized. “It’s on a boat.”

She shook her head, eyes shining. “No. It’s with you. Anywhere. I love you. Always.”

He enjoyed a palpable sense of relief as he slipped the ring on her finger. It looked amazing on her.

So did the view, an entire city reflecting in her eyes. An entire future to share that was theirs alone.

One bridge crossed, and so many more to come.

He couldn’t wait for the next step.

Did you love this Lovestruck? Check out more of our satisfying titles here!

And for exclusive sneak peeks at our upcoming books, excerpts, contests, chats with our authors and editors, and more…

Be sure to like us on Facebook

Acknowledgments

In a first for me, this entire book was plotted on the phone. And not just any phone, but one with Heather Howland on the other end. I think she’s discovered ten times over that plotting isn’t my strong suit, but she helped me pull this together and didn’t once stab me with that extra-large phallic candy cane of hers. That experience will linger far beyond the pages of this book, and for that I’ll always be grateful. (That and not having stab wounds.)

I also have to thank my editor, Tracy Montoya, to whom I should probably present myself for a good stabbing. I don’t know how she puts up with me, but I’m thrilled and grateful and exceptionally lucky to have her shredding my drafts and telling me to watch more TV. I shudder to think how some of my books would have turned out without her. She’s a plotting genius, and if there’s an award for that, someone get it to her, stat.

Finally, many thanks and much love to my street team members for their amazing, generous support, and of course to Michelle, who not only puts up with my forty-three emails a day, but actually replies to them. And to my family—my mom for taking all six kids so I can enjoy periodic days off, the kids for being precious little angels who know which facial expression of mine means RUN, and my husband for devoting so much of his time to being an awesome father and still having the energy to so enthusiastically help me research what he calls “the good parts.” You guys rock, and I’m deeply sorry for the constant churn of insanity. Sort of.

About the Author

Sarah and her husband of what he calls “many long, long years” live on the Mid-Atlantic coast with their six young children, all of whom are perfectly adorable when they’re asleep. She never dreamed of becoming an author, but as a homeschooling mom, she often jokes she writes fiction because if she wants anyone to listen to her, she has to make them up. (As it turns out, her characters aren’t much better than the kids). When not buried under piles of laundry, she may be found adrift in the Atlantic (preferably on a boat) or seeking that ever-elusive perfect writing spot where not even the kids can find her. Though she adores nail-biting mystery and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, Sarah writes in many genres including historical, contemporary, and supernatural romance and romantic suspense.

Sign up for our Lovestruck newsletter and be the first to hear about new releases from Sarah Ballance and other fantastic Entangled authors!

Reviews help other readers find books. We appreciate all reviews, whether positive or negative. Thank you for reading!

Discover the Chase Brothers series

Five Things I Love About You

West coast suburbanite Estelle Donovan hates big cities. Housesitting her brother’s New York apartment, complete with broken elevator, demonic cat, and smoking air conditioner, is her kind of hell. The sexy guy who dumped pickles on her at the grocery store is determined to change her mind, though. But when love enters the equation, Crosby realizes he doesn’t need five reasons to make Estelle love New York. He just needs one big reason to make her stay…

Also by Sarah Ballance

Gambling on the Bodyguard

One Night with the Billionaire

The Marriage Agenda

Her Wicked Sin

An Unexpected Sin

The Sins of a Few

Ruby Hill

Find love in unexpected places with these satisfying Lovestruck reads…

Neighbors with Benefits

an Anderson Brothers novel by Marissa Clarke

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything, especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. To make matters worse, Mia Argaropolis, the artist house-sitting next door, disrupts his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible times. But when Michael comes to Mia’s aid unexpectedly, they find themselves engaged. Now this neighborly feud is about to take a whole new turn…

An Unsuitable Husband

a novel by Ros Clarke

Theresa Chartley has no time for marriage, and no room for disappointment—especially with French soccer player Emile Renaud. But he’s the perfect unsuitable husband to shock her parents into silence and put an end to their marriage campaign. Sure, they’re complete opposites, but a fake marriage will let Emile ditch his clingy ex once and for all. But a year of marriage tests them both in unimaginable ways. Maybe Emile isn’t unsuitable after all, but how can Theresa let herself love him when she signed a contract to let him go?

Loving Her Crazy

a Crazy Love novel by Kira Archer

Iris Clayton is supposed to be on a tropical island. Instead, she’s snowbound in Chicago overnight. Good thing there’s a hot cowboy to keep her company—a cowboy that can make her tremble with one sultry look from under his well-worn hat. Montana rancher Nash Wallace had no idea roaming the city could be so fun—or illegal. Now he’s falling hard and fast. Wanting to spend his life with someone after one night is insane. Except, nothing has ever felt so right, and neither of them wants the night to end…

For Seven Nights Only - Sarah Ballance Page 0,63

Main menu