“I know.” Love glowed brightly in his eyes. “This isn’t your Christmas present. Will you open the box?”
My happiness—my destiny—lay in that little box. “Yes!” I hugged Keaton tight and never planned to let go for the rest of my life.
Keaton grinned. “You have to open the box first before you say yes, my love.”
We both laughed and Scorch and the kittens opened their eyes to see what was going on. When they didn’t see anything interesting, they went back to sleep.
“I guess I got ahead of myself.” The paper slid off easily and I carefully opened the box. Inside, nestled in satin, lay a single solitaire set in platinum—the most beautiful ring I’d ever seen. Tears of happiness filled my eyes and I let them fall. “Can I say yes now?”
The corners of his mouth turned up. “If you’re saying yes to a lifetime of being my wife, partner, and best friend, then please do.”
“Yes! I’ll be all of those things and more…I love you.” Keaton slipped the beautiful ring on my finger. “This is the best Christmas ever. I can’t wait for many more…”
“Merry Christmas, my love.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sharon Kleve was born and raised in Washington and currently lives on the Olympic Peninsula with her husband.
Sharon is a multi-published author of contemporary romance. She loves romance. She loves reading romance, living romance, and especially loves writing about romance. She gets no greater feeling than watching her characters come alive in each other’s arms. Most of all, she loves giving her characters the happily ever after they deserve—with a few bumps and bruises along the way.
One of her favorite things to do is pick up a new book and sink into the story, immersing herself in the emotions between the characters. She hopes to inspire her readers the same way her favorite authors have inspired her.
When not writing, she can usually be found either curled up in her recliner with her cat and a good book, or in the kitchen baking sourdough bread or bagels.
FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
I’m asked on a regular basis why I have some sort of animal in every one of my books. It is simple…I love animals, and I love writing about them. It doesn’t matter what kind, shape, or size. I love them all.
Throughout my life, I’ve had dogs, birds, frogs, lizards, rabbits and of course precious cats. My husband and I have a dozen bird feeders, two water fountains and multiple yard-art fixtures that we put food and water in for the critters.
Several years ago our cat of fifteen years passed away and we were going to wait awhile before getting another one but as the days went on we missed having a cat. It was during the winter, so there weren’t any kittens available. I searched all the shelters and saw pictures of an eight-month-old female, shorthair cat.
When we picked up Ardy from the Bremerton, Washington PAWS, they said we’d never be able to pick her up or touch her. She’d been abused. My husband played with her and instantly fell in love. We took her home and after many months of special care, she loves to be held. We laugh because she likes it so much she won’t let you put her down.
All animals deserve a little time, patience and a good loving home.
PAWS is a wonderful organization. To volunteer your time or donate: you can contact them at http://www.paws.org/
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OTHER BOOKS BY SHARON KLEVE
Josey’s Christmas Cookie, November 2012
Valentine Special Delivery, January 2013
Halo’s Christmas Wish, September 2013
Brenda’s Christmas Desire, November 2013
Kitty’s Christmas Hope, March 2014
Love is in the Air, May 2014
Love Found Me, September 2014
Christmas Dreams Come True Series, October 2014
Christmas Kiss, November 2014
Promiscuous Christmas, November 2014
Taken by Love, March 2015
Second Chance Cinderella, April 2015
Sunset Nights, July 2015
Four Weddings and a Fiasco - The Wedding Switch, August 2015
In Love with Paris November 2015
Four Weddings and a Fiasco – The Wedding Day, May 2016
A Home for Christmas
Jennifer Conner
Chapter One
Kady inched her car through the snow. Her tires left what seemed to be the only tracks in the fresh powder. This fall, the snow came early to Eastern Washington. The quiet town was nestled in darkness, and the vacant streets were cast in an eerie glow. Not a soul was out.