“Not when I’m around you. It's all I can think about, you’re just so fucking hot, Elly.”
Now I’m blushing a little and remember what he just said. “Wait, what did you say about the ‘happy ending’? Were you being dirty?”
“Well, I was going to wait till we had something to eat, maybe some wine, but...” He turns and searches through the basket he brought and pulls something out of it. Oh my, is he about to do what I think?
He opens the little navy-blue velvet box and inside sits the most exquisite vintage sapphire ring, with a halo of floral-style diamond accents. Just like the one I’ve been eyeing off at the local antique store. But he didn’t know that. Indie! She’s totally in on this.
“Elena Walker, from the moment I met you I knew I needed you in my life. You are simply perfect and make me the happiest man alive. Will you marry me and spend the rest of your life with me so I can always be this happy?”
“Yes, Fraser, yes.”
He slides the exquisite ring onto my finger, and with happy tears rolling down my face, I kiss his lips.
I may have been young the first time I ever laid eyes on him. But I knew the feeling he gave me was unlike any other I had ever felt. He was someone special and my life wouldn't be complete without him in it. I haven't always believed in fate or happily ever afters. But as long as I have known him, for me, it has always been Fraser.
The End
About the Author
Thank you for reading my romances. I'm a mother of three who lives on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. I have always been a creative soul, with a background in fashion design, interior decoration, and floristry. I currently run a business as a wedding florist and stylist. With the pandemic in 2020 and all wedding work being put on hold due to lockdowns, I was given the opportunity to not only be a reader of my favourite genre, romance, but also to finally put pen to paper and bring a dream of writing my first series to life. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
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Acknowledgments
My partner, Kiel, you have changed my life in so many wonderful ways. Thank you for pushing me to start writing. Without your encouragement and love, I never would have put pen to paper and started this fantastic journey in the first place. I feel like I found myself this year, and I'm finally where I'm supposed to be. Without you, this never would have happened.
My amazing mum, Kay, thank you for your constant love and support. You read every word I write and have always been my number one fan. You put up with my meltdowns and endless questions, you are my best friend, and I'm grateful every day to have you in my life.
My dad, it's been six long years since you left us, but the outlook you had on life still inspires me every day. It’s the reason I believe that if you work hard enough, you can achieve any dream, no matter how impossible it seems.
My kids—Hamish, Marley, and Quinn—thank you for looking at me like I'm amazing and can do anything, even when I don't feel like I can. Everything I do is for you. And I hope I have shown you that with a bit of determination and hard work, your dreams really can come true.
Karen, my friend and mentor, you made this dream feel possible. Every time I thought I couldn't do it, you encouraged me to keep on going. I couldn't have done any of this without your knowledge and friendship.
Lindsay, my editor, thank you for your patience with a new author. Your knowledge and expertise have made this book what it is.
Sarah, for my gorgeous cover design, and your patience with my indecisiveness. I love the cover you created for me.
My beta readers—Elise, Shelly, Kirstie, Bek, and Francesca—thank you for your time, honesty, and support. Without you lovely ladies I wouldn’t have had the courage to publish and share my story.
My proof readers Shelly and Kay, thank you for double and triple checking every word.
To my friends and family who have been so supportive along this journey, you have all been so amazing—thank you.
And lastly to my readers, thank you for taking the time to give a new author a chance, and making my dreams become a reality.
