“Let’s see if it fits.” Max pulled the ring from the box. Shakily, I extended my left hand, and Max slid the band over my knuckle.
It fit perfectly.
Exactly like we did.
I stared at my fiancé. The word felt so alien to me, yet felt so right.
Max’s eyes shone with unshed tears of his own as he grasped my hand.
“Wait, Autumn knew all about this?” I pulled back a little, screwing my face up. “She knew you were planning to propose?”
“Soph, I’m good.” Max’s gaze fell to the rock on my left hand. “But I’m not that good.”
A deep laugh escaped from my lips. I couldn’t help but see the irony in the person—who had told us for years we couldn’t be together—had had a hand in choosing my engagement ring. “Should we tell her she’s been successful then?”
He pulled me towards him, clutching me close to his muscular chest. “I was hoping to keep this between us for a little longer, but…” As if on cue, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out and turned the screen—Autumn. Damn, she was perceptive. Max pressed the accept button and put his sister on speaker.
“Well, how did it go?” Her voice floated into the air between us.
Tempting though it was to screw with her and pretend the proposal had failed, I couldn’t do it to her. Hell, I couldn’t do it to Max and me, even in jest. “How do you feel about being my maid of honor?”
A high-pitched squeal filled the air. “Eeek! Really? Omigosh, I’m so happy for both of you!”
My tone turned stern. “But how could you keep such a thing from me? You let me think Max was going to leave me.”
“I did no such thing. I simply didn’t tell you what he was planning.” She paused. “How could I, Soph? It would totally have ruined the surprise.”
In truth, I was glad she hadn’t told me and ruined what was potentially one of the happiest days of my life.
The happiest was yet to come—when I walked down the aisle and became Mrs. Sophie Coady.
I knew I wouldn’t be waiting another ten years for that day.
Love on the Rocks – Book #3
Next from the Holiday Springs Series
Love on the Rocks, by Kim Bailey
Holiday Springs, Book #3
Releasing November 6th 2020
Melina Morales is a good girl.
A hardworking, ambitious, follows-all-the-rules girl. Maybe that’s why her coworkers call her the ice queen. She might care if it weren’t for the looming pile of debt and her family’s dependence on her. But with her dream job on the line, she’s determined to succeed, no matter the sacrifice.
There’s just one tiny, six-foot-something problem. . .
Zane Wilder is a bad boy.
The Holiday Springs bartender is the guy everyone turns to for a good time—especially the women. Except lately he’s been unsatisfied. Maybe it’s got something to do with the drunken kiss he shared with Melina, but since he’s not interested in commitment, he figures there’ll never be a chance to find out.
When Melina agrees to one date in return for a favor, they both quickly realize there’s something between them. But it’s going to take Zane a lot more than his fun-loving ways and easy charm to convince the good girl to give him a serious shot.
This time, he’ll have to risk his heart.
Escape to the romantic paradise of Holiday Springs and warm up with your next happily ever after.
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Holiday Springs Series List
Nestled deep in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Holiday Springs Resort promises to bring the heat this winter! Seven amazing authors as they take to the slopes on the adventure of a lifetime and find their happily ever afters. For more information, visit the series website:https://www.facebook.com/HolidaySpringsSeries/
It's Always Been You by A.M. Williams
A Friends to Lovers Romance
Deal Breaker by Julie Archer
A Best Friend's Sibling Romance
Love on the Rocks by Kim Bailey
A Workplace Romance
Stuck With You by Moni Boyce
An Enemies to Lovers Romance
Second Start by S.E. Rose
A Second Chance Romance
Love Rebooted by Stacey Lewis
A Widower Romance
Something New by B. Ivy Woods
A Jilted Bride Romance
Also by Julie Archer
Standalones
Rivers of Ink
Reckless Intentions (A Blood Stone Riot novella)
The Six-Week Single Dad
Where There’s A Will
Love Like Crazy
Made Up For Love
The Love Sparkles Series
Design For Love (Love Sparkles Book 1)
Fit For Love (Love Sparkles Book 2)
The Rocks Duet
Fake Rocks
Real Rocks
The Rocks Duet Boxset
The Trouble Series
Trouble (A best friend’s sister small town romance)
More Trouble (A second chance small town romance)
Big Trouble (A taming the bad boy small town romance)
The Trouble Series Boxset Books 1-3
The Wish You Series
Wish You Knew (A friends with benefits Rockstar romance)
Wish You Once More (An angsty second chance Rockstar romance)
The Ever After Series
Before Ever After (A FREE short story prequel)
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Acknowledgments
To the Holiday Springs team: Lauren, Aubree, Kim, Maryanne, Brittany, Moni, SE and Stacey – we finally did it!! All the messages, all the discussions, all totally worth it. Love being a part of this group!
To Nicole, my coach, mentor and life saver, thank you for helping me bring Sophie and Max’s story to life and so much more besides (but that would be another book!).
To Rachel, thank you for your positive comments and support and making sure an American audience know what the heck I’m on about!
To Anna, Jeannie, Joslyn, and Roberta, I couldn’t do this author life without you. You motivate and inspire me more than you know. Thank you for being there.
To Mr. A, you are the rock to my chick. Always.
To you, the reader, for taking a chance and reading my stories. I can’t thank you enough.
About the Author
Julie Archer is the author of contemporary romance featuring rock stars, small
