"And very well wrapped it is," he said.
"You don't mind glittery pink angels then?" Tom said.
"I have a twin sister," Connor reminded him.
"Ah, of course." Tom put his arm around Eve's shoulders. "Then I'm sure you'll have no trouble when Jasmine wants to comb your hair and decorate it with little bows."
Connor laughed. "No problem at all, mate. Eve used to practice putting makeup and nail polish on me."
Tom went pale and Eve patted his hand. "Don't worry, darling. I'm sure we can spare you that trial."
Once all the presents were unwrapped, Eve made a cup of tea. They settled in front of the fire. A relaxed, easy atmosphere fell over the room as they chatted.
Tom pulled out a small box wrapped in gold paper with a bow on top, and offered it to her.
"Another present for me?" Eve pressed a hand to her chest. Tom had already given her a beautiful pair of diamond and sapphire earrings that now adorned her ears.
"Yes. For you, love," he said. "Open it."
Eve's heart thudded as she ripped the paper away to find a jewelry box. Her gaze rose to meet Tom's, and he smiled with encouragement. She lifted the lid to reveal a stunning marquise-cut diamond ring. "Oh, Tom, it's beautiful, is it a…" Her pulse raced in anticipation with just a touch of uncertainty.
"Of course it is, darling." Tom slid off the sofa and went down on one knee in front of her. He pulled out the ring and set the box aside. "Eve, my love, will you marry me?"
"Yes, oh, yes." Eve fell into Tom's arms, laughing as she peppered his face with kisses. Polly squealed with excitement and jumped on them. Eve was vaguely aware of Connor and Lilly clapping as Tom's lips touched hers. How she loved this man who had rescued her from the snow and from her lonely life.
As she sank deeper into his embrace, Polly danced around them singing, "I've got a mummy for Christmas."
Eve put her lips to Tom's ear. "And I’ve got a family for Christmas," she whispered.
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About the Author
Helen Scott Taylor won the American Title IV contest in 2008. Her winning book, The Magic Knot, was published in 2009 to critical acclaim, received a starred review from Booklist, and was a Booklist top ten romance for 2009. Since then, she has published other novels, novellas, and short stories in both the UK and USA.
Helen lives in South West England near Plymouth in Devon between the windswept expanse of Dartmoor and the rocky Atlantic coast. As well as her wonderful long-suffering husband, she shares her home with two Shih Tzus and an aristocratic chocolate-shaded-silver-burmilla cat who rules the household with a velvet paw. She believes that deep within everyone, there’s a little magic.
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Book List
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
The Magic Knot
The Phoenix Charm
The Ruby Kiss
The Feast of Beauty
Warriors of Ra
A Clockwork Fairytale
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Contemporary Romance
Unbreak My Heart
Oceans Between Us
Finally Home
Moments of Gold (Anthology)
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Young Adult
Wildwood
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