too.
“Can I give it to him now, Mommy?” Finn asked as soon as she took a step through the doorway.
Finn, who was sitting on his haunches in front of the tree, was practically vibrating off the ground, and she laughed. “Yes. You can give it to him now.”
Cole, who’d parked his ass on the arm of the couch right next to the tree, looked from one to the other as Jane came to a halt behind Finn. He narrowed his eyes and waggled his brows as he said, “What are you two up to?”
Predictably, Finn giggled. “It’s a secret. Mommy says I can’t tell you.”
“Oh does she now?” He regarded her with faux exaggerated suspicion, but that smile playing on his mouth ruined the effect.
“But it’s okay because now it’s Christmas!” And Finn picked up a present about the size and shape of a shoebox and thrust it at Cole.
Taking it, Cole smiled at Finn, then at her. “I wonder what it could be,” he said, returning his attention to Finn, then giving it a little shake, playing to his audience.
“Open it. Open it,” Finn demanded, almost bunny hopping closer to Cole on his haunches.
Cole chuckled. “Okay, okay.”
And then Jane’s heart really started to thud. She was equal parts nervous and excited. She was pretty sure Cole would approve of the gift, but there was a lot at stake. When the paper revealed it was a shoebox, Cole raised an eyebrow at Finn. “Cool. You got me shoes.”
Finn shook his head. “No, no, no. Open the box.”
Another chuckle, and Jane watched as Cole opened the lid. Watched as his smile died and he went very still. Watched as he glanced at her sharply, all kinds of hope and desperation marring his rugged, sexy face. “Really?”
Jane had promised herself she wouldn’t cry, but her heart was full. Hot tears scalded her eyes as she nodded. “Really.”
Cole reached in and pulled out the pliers from the bed of rich velvet fabric she’d used to line the box. Around the handle, hanging from a piece of red ribbon, was a small card that said we do in big black print.
“We’re getting married!” Finn announced, throwing his hands in the air. Then, as if it was too much for him, he leaped up and hugged Cole again.
And Jane, her heart overflowing, joined them.
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Acknowledgments
When my editor, Liz, floated the idea of doing a crossover book, I was immediately intrigued. What a great way to entice readers of my Sydney Smoke series to try out my Credence series. And vice versa! And so Cole and Jane were born. And, better still, another rugby player—an American—to add to my Sydney Smoke team. Another #hotrugbydude to give a HEA! I hope you’ve enjoyed it, and I hope if you haven’t read both series that you are intrigued enough to give the other a go!
As ever, there are many people to thank at Entangled for helping get this book into your hands, and I thank each and every one of them, but especially Liz for her support and encouragement and unflagging belief in, and enthusiasm for, the romance genre and Alethea Spiridon for stepping in and editing at such a late stage. Also Hannah for my line editing – you are a Queen and I thank you from the bottom of my heart that you not only do the line edit thing but that you are always so liberal with your praise. That means a lot to my fragile writer ego.
I’d also like to thank Tesh Elborne, who was responsible for naming Finn’s chameleon during a Facebook post. Carl is the perfect name and really informed the little critter’s personality.
Lastly but by no means least, big hug and loves to the authors who make up the Kiss and Tell Facebook group. I am constantly asking them questions about U.S. language and Americanisms, and I would be lost without them. Actually, I’d be lost without them for many reasons, but for their Oz/USA help alone, they are worth their weight in gold. Thank you lovelies xxx
About the Author
Amy Andrews is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling, double RITA®–nominated Aussie author who has written eighty-plus contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets. She’s been translated into more than a dozen different languages as well as manga. Her books bring all the feels from sass, quirk, and laughter to emotional grit to panty-melting heat. She loves frequent travel, good books, and great booze—although she’ll take mediocre booze if there’s nothing else. For many, many years she was a registered nurse. Which means she knows things. Anatomical things. And she’s not afraid to use them! She lives in a sleepy seaside town with her husband of thirty years. Visit her online at http://amyandrews.com.au/.
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