Imagine With Me: A With Me In Seattle Novel
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He and Anastasia have been here for six months while Kane worked tirelessly to be ready.
Despite a museum in his honor in Washington, and the pieces he’s made for heads of state around the world, I don’t know that I’ve been prouder of him than I am today.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” I say to him as I give him a firm hug. “You should be very proud.”
“Thank you,” he says. “Are you ready?”
“As I’ll ever be.” I rub my hands together and glance around the room. I spoke with Kane about my plans the other night because I wanted to make sure he wouldn’t think I was trying to steal his thunder.
Of course, he didn’t.
Lexi joins us, and I link my hand with hers just as Keegan walks over to join in on the conversation.
“How does it feel to be away from the pub for a while?” Lexi asks him.
“I’m a fish out of water,” he says. “But it’s nice to take a holiday. This show is beyond amazing, Kane. It’s proud I am to be your brother.”
“We’re a sentimental lot tonight,” Kane says with a laugh. “Thank you. I’d better go find my bride.”
He walks away and stops to talk with Cameron, who also came to Ireland to celebrate the holiday with our family. Cameron’s gaze sweeps the area and lands on Maggie.
His jaw tightens.
He rocks on the balls of his feet.
Yes, Cameron has it bad for my baby sister.
“So, Keegan, we need to find you a nice girl,” Lexi says to my brother. He stares at her for a moment and then tips his head back and lets out a laugh. “Why is that funny?”
“Because, lass, the pub is my one and only mistress these days. I don’t have time for a woman in my life. She’d be angry because I’m always working. I enjoy the company of a bonny lass when I’ve a mind to. That’s all I need.”
“Sure,” Lexi says. “We’ll see about that.”
“You might want to take control of this one,” Keegan says to me, and I watch with humor as Lexi bristles at his words.
“Do you want a knuckle sandwich?” Lexi asks, making him chuckle. “Because I can give you one.”
“I’m sure that’s the truth,” Keegan says and leans in to kiss her cheek. “But I’d rather have a cuddle instead.”
“Get your own girl,” I say, my voice mild. Keegan grins and walks away to talk with Maeve and Ma.
I glance around again and see that everyone is in place. Our parents are gathered nearby, along with my siblings. Everyone I hold most dear is here.
And I’ve suddenly never been surer of anything in my life.
“Lexi,” I say, catching her attention. I lower to one knee and pull the ring Ma gave me for her out of my pocket. “We started this in a room full of glass, and it’s in another room full of glass that I want to say this to you. Hopefully, this ends better than it did last time.”
She grins down at me, and I take that as a good sign.
“You’re not the only one who found something precious in our time on the island. I discovered that I love being challenged, every day, by a passionate and intelligent woman. That my life without you is empty and lonely. That I need to speak up for what I want and to fight for it. And you’re what I want, angel. I want to navigate this life with you, for the rest of our days. Please do me the honor of being my wife, Lexi. Will you marry me?”
She brushes a tear from her cheek as she nods enthusiastically. “I would love nothing more.”
I slip the ring onto her finger, then bring her hand to my lips and cover the stone with a kiss before scooping her up into my arms and swinging her around.
“I love you.” I nuzzle her nose with mine.
“I love you, too.”
“Our family is growing by leaps and bounds, mo chroí,” Da says to Ma, who also dabs a tear from her eye.
“And isn’t that a mighty fine thing?”
With Me In Seattle Character Glossary
With more than twenty stories in the With Me In Seattle Series, I figured it was time to include a who’s who in the world, listed by family. Please know this may contain spoilers for anyone who hasn’t read all of the books, but it’s a great reference for those who want to make sure they read about everyone.
The Williams Family
Luke Williams – Hollywood movie producer. Married to Natalie Williams, a professional photographer. Parents to Olivia, Keaton, Haley and Chelsea. {Come Away With Me}
Samantha Williams Nash – Professional. Married to mega rock star Leo Nash. {Rock With Me}
Mark Williams – Works in Construction, for Isaac Montgomery. Married to professional dancer Meredith Summers. Parents to Lucy and Hudson. {Breathe With Me}
The Montgomery Family
Steven and Gail Montgomery – Parents of Isaac, Matt, Caleb, Will and Jules. Steven is the father of Dominic.
Isaac Montgomery – Eldest sibling. Owner for Montgomery Construction. Married to stay at home mom Stacy Montgomery. Parents to Sophie and Liam. {Under the Mistletoe With Me}
Matt Montgomery – Detective with the Seattle PD. Married to Nic Dalton Montgomery, the owner and baker at Succulent Sweets. Parents to Abigail and Finn. {Tied With Me}
Caleb Montgomery – Navy SEAL. Married to Brynna Vincent Montgomery. Parents to Josie, Maddie and Michael. {Safe With Me}
Will Montgomery – Quarterback for the Seattle professional football team. Married to Meg McBride Montgomery, a nurse at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Parents to Erin and Zoey. {Play With Me}
Julianne (Jules) Montgomery McKenna – Entrepreneur. Married to Nate McKenna, the co-owner of their joint business. Parents to Stella. {Fight With Me}
Dominic Salvatore – Illegitimate son of Steven Montgomery. Owns vineyard and winery. Married to event planner Alecia. Parents to Emma. {Forever With Me}
Ed and Sherri Montgomery – Ed is Steven Montgomery’s brother. Parents to Amelia, Anastasia and Archer.
Archer Montgomery – Eldest of the siblings. Real estate mogul. Married to Elena Watkins. {You Belong With Me}
Amelia Montgomery Crawford – YouTube sensation, makeup brand owner. Married to Wyatt Crawford, architect. {Stay With Me}
Anastasia Montgomery O’Callaghan – Wedding cake designer and baker. Married to Kane O’Callaghan, world-renown glass blowing artist. {Dream With Me}
The Crawford Family
Melody and Linus Crawford – Parents of Wyatt, Levi and Jace.
Wyatt Crawford – (Mentioned above) – {Stay With Me}
Jace Crawford – Best cardiothoracic surgeon on the west coast. Married to veterinarian Joy Thompson Crawford. {Love With Me}
Levi Crawford – Detective for Seattle PD. Married to mega pop star, Starla. {Dance With Me}
The O’Callaghan Family
Tom and Fiona O’Callaghan – Parents of Kane, Keegan, Shawn, Maeve and Maggie.
Kane O’Callaghan – referenced above. {Dream With Me}
Keegan O’Callaghan – Owner of O’Callaghan’s Pub. {Escape With Me}
Shawn O’Callaghan – Screenwriter. Married to Lexi Perry, novelist. {Imagine With Me}
Maeve O’Callaghan – Real Estate Agent
Margaret Mary O’Callaghan – Youngest sibling. Widowed.
The Martinelli and Watkins Family
Vinnie and Claudia Watkins – Deceased. Parents to Elena Watkins. Vinnie is the former boss of the mafia syndicate.
Carlo and Flavia Martinelli – Carlo is the current mob boss. Parents to Carmine, Shane and Rocco.
Elena Watkins – Referenced above. {You Belong With Me}
Carmine Martinelli – Eldest son. Mafioso. {Underboss}
Shane Martinelli – Middle son. Mafioso.
Rocco Martinelli – Youngest son. Mafioso.
Other Important People
Asher Smith – Former partner to Matt Montgomery. Now lives in New Orleans, married to Lila Bailey, a college professor. {Easy With You, a 1001 Dark Nights Novella}
Bailey Whitworth, Gray McDermitt, K
evin Welling – {Burn With Me}
Benjamin Demarco – Owner of Sound Fitness, a gym in downtown Seattle. {Shine With Me, a 1001 Dark Nights Novella}
Noel Thompson – Interior decorator. Sister to Joy Thompson. Married to Reed Taylor, a financial advisor. Parents to Piper. {Wonder With Me, a 1001 Dark Nights Novella}
About the Author
Kristen Proby has published close to fifty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion and Romancing Manhattan Series.
Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two cats and dog.
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The With Me In Seattle Series
Come Away With Me
Under The Mistletoe With Me
Fight With Me
Play With Me
Rock With Me
Safe With Me
Tied With Me
Breathe With Me
Forever With Me
Stay With Me
Indulge With Me
Love With Me
Dance With Me
Dream With Me
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You Belong With Me
Imagine With Me
Shine With Me
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The Big Sky Universe
Love Under the Big Sky
Loving Cara
Seducing Lauren
Falling for Jillian
Saving Grace
The Big Sky
Charming Hannah
Kissing Jenna
Waiting for Willa
Soaring With Fallon
Big Sky Royal
Enchanting Sebastian
Enticing Liam
Coming in 2020:
Taunting Callum
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Bayou Magic
Shadows
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Spells
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The Romancing Manhattan Series
All the Way
All it Takes
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After All
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The Boudreaux Series
Easy Love
Easy Charm
Easy Melody
Easy Kisses
Easy Magic
Easy Fortune
Easy Nights
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The Fusion Series
Listen to Me
Close to You
Blush for Me
The Beauty of Us
Savor You
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From 1001 Dark Nights
Easy With You
Easy For Keeps
No Reservations
Tempting Brooke
Wonder With Me
Coming in 2020:
Shine With Me
Kristen Proby’s Crossover Collection
Soaring with Fallon, A Big Sky Novel
Wicked Force: A Wicked Horse Vegas/Big Sky Novella
By Sawyer Bennett
All Stars Fall: A Seaside Pictures/Big Sky Novella
By Rachel Van Dyken
Hold On: A Play On/Big Sky Novella
By Samantha Young
Worth Fighting For: A Warrior Fight Club/Big Sky Novella
By Laura Kaye
Crazy Imperfect Love: A Dirty Dicks/Big Sky Novella
By K.L. Grayson
Nothing Without You: A Forever Yours/Big Sky Novella
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Check out the entire Crossover Collection here: https://www.kristenprobyauthor.com/kristen-proby-crossover-collection