Return of the Scot (Scots of Honor #1) - Eliza Knight Page 0,89
wonderful asset for Andrewson Shipping while Jaime was away. Jaime was so impressed that she added another woman to her staff, Emilia’s sister. Anastasia was doing splendidly, and Jaime was glad for the extra help now that she had Gordie to take care of. And one day, she’d have children of her own.
But that didn’t keep her from coming into the office each day, often with the young lad in tow. After all, Jaime had decided that one day, the company would be his. Lorne had even taken an interest in helping, and she’d been glad to show him the ropes too. It made talking about her plans much easier if he actually knew what she was referring to. And besides, Andrewson Shipping had always been a family company. Lorne and Gordie were her family now. And by extension, so were Emilia and Anastasia.
The thump of Lorne’s feet on the boxing mat brought her back to reality. He came barreling toward her, arms outstretched, ready to wrap her up. But Jaime bounced and twirled out of his way, a fake kick on his rear as she managed to get behind him. Their onlookers cheered and laughed at that. Taking a second too long to smile at her audience was her downfall, however.
Always quick on his feet, Lorne spun and enfolded an arm around her waist, lifting her into the air.
“Got ye,” he said triumphantly, spinning with her held against him.
“And so ye did.” She planted a kiss on his lips, all too swift with the company present.
“Who is next?” Lorne said to the crowd as he set her down on her feet. “They get to go against me, as I’ve won.”
Alec raised his hand. “I would have much rather gone against your wife, but I suppose ye’ll do.”
Jaime laughed. “Perhaps the duke will go easy on ye and simply hoist ye into the air rather than land a blow.”
Alec snickered, climbing up through the rings. “Do ye think he’ll expect me to kiss him too?”
“He might.”
“Try it and die,” Lorne threatened with a mock growl.
Jaime gave Lorne one last kiss and then scrambled out of the ring to stand with her nephew.
“I call winner,” Gordie shouted with glee.
Jaime smiled on with love at her new family, her new friends. In the grand scheme of things, she was the winner in the room. Before Lorne had come bursting back into her life, she’d not realized how truly miserable she was. Living only for work, for the comfort of an ungrateful sister, not partaking in the simple pleasures of life. Or boxing, for that matter, a sport she’d not even known she liked until Lorne.
Now her eyes were open, and she was filled with love and joy. With a bit of planning and some help, she intended to live every day the way she wanted—to the fullest. And with her heart bursting.
Jaime’s gaze settled on her husband as he bounced around the ring, dodging, blocking, passing blows. He was more handsome to her now than he’d been a decade ago. And she couldn’t help smiling, a soft sigh on her lips as the crowd let out a whoop.
This was her dream come true.
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Stay tuned for more of Eliza’s brand new Scottish Regency series — SCOTS OF HONOR!
Highland war heroes rebuilding their lives grapple with ladies forging their own paths—who will win?
Regency Scotland comes alive in the vibrant and sexy new SCOTS OF HONOR series by USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight. Scottish military heroes, who want nothing more than to lay low after the ravages of war in 19th century France, find their Highland homecomings vastly contradict their simple desires. Especially when they meet the feisty lasses who are tenacious enough to take them on, and show them just what they’ve been missing out of life. In battle they can’t be beaten, but in love, they all find the ultimate surrender.
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About the Author
Eliza Knight is a USA Today bestselling author of many historical adventures. Escape to Scotland for irresistible heroes, courageous heroines and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting journeys that cross landscapes around the world. While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she chases after her three children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses and two very naughty puppies.