Something Borrowed
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“These were going back to the seller tomorrow, but I think I can delay the shipping for another day.”
Truth didn’t hesitate. She pulled the dress from the rack and held it close to her. “I want this one.”
“Then let’s get you changed.”
They went into one of the small change rooms and within minutes, she was in the delicate wedding gown. With a bit of adjustment, the satin bodice hugged around her petite frame and the layered tulle skirt fell pass her ankles. Her eyes became misty as she looked into the full-length mirror. The dress was exquisite and as beautiful as she imagined it would be.
Gloria stood behind her and nodded approvingly. “You look stunning.”
Truth blinked away the moisture and pulled off the elastic band holding up her ponytail. “Thank you, Gloria. All the credit goes to this beautiful dress.”
“You just need some shoes, and—”
“No, there’s no time,” Truth muttered, swooping her hair into a neat bun at the top of her head. She thought of her semi-worn sneakers on her foot and cringed. They didn’t compliment the dress at all, but luckily the skirt was long enough to keep them covered.
“Are you sure?” Gloria asked. “We have a pretty good selection of shoes that would go great with this dress.”
“What I have on will have to do, Gloria, but thank you.” Truth lifted the long tulle skirt and turned to her.
Gloria wrinkled her nose as she peered down at her shoes. She opened her mouth to say something else then snapped then shut. She gave her a thorough once over, her gaze lingering on the necklace before she nodded thoughtfully.
“You’re right. Those will do. And you are just borrowing the dress, right?”
“Yes,” Truth assured her. “I promised to bring it back completely intact.”
Gloria flashed her a wide smile. “I’m not concerned about that, dear. I just wish you and Jackson a lifetime of love and happiness.”
“Aww, thank you, Gloria.” Truth gave her a quick hug and dashed toward the door.
“Wait, one more thing…”
She whirled back around, her hand on the door handle. “Yes?”
“You really picked a good one and I couldn’t be happier for you two…” the older woman gushed. “But I’ll need that dress back here tomorrow.”
Truth laughed and blew Gloria a kiss. Lifting the skirt of the dress high off the ground, she made it back to the truck, and Jackson straightened from his perch.
His eyes widened and the look on her face made her crazy idea and mad dash totally worth it.
“You look beautiful, baby.”
Truth beamed at him then leaned up and brushed her lips across his. “Thank you. If we hurry now, we just might make it to city hall.”
He drew back, stunned then smiled, his eyes gleaming brightly. “You don’t care that I’ll have on jeans to our wedding?” he asked as he helped her into the truck.
“Nope. I don’t care at all.” She kicked out her leg and pulled back her skirt. “Besides, I like that we sort of match a little.”
He looked down at her blue and white high tops and laughed. “You’re still the sexiest bride in town.”
He climbed in behind the wheel and before he started the truck, he reached behind his hair and pulled off the small rubber band from his hair. He took her hand and looped the thin black band around her ring finger.
“This is just until I can get you a proper ring.”
He looked a bit chagrin as he stared down at her finger. Truth leaned over and gave him a light kiss, then another.
“It’s perfect, Jackson,” she whispered against his lips. “Now…let’s go get married.”
Dear Reader
The journey has been long and hard, but I’m glad Jackson and Truth have finally got their happily-ever-after. Their story is probably my favorite in the series so far and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed telling it.
And finally…who will be the next mayor of Cedar Bend?
To find out the shocking election results—and discover the full story behind Eric and Quinn’s broken relationship—be sure to download SOMETHING BLUE and get reading!
xoxo,
Lena ♥
Coming next…
Life as a small town mayor’s wife was not what Quinn Michaels had planned for her future with college sweetheart Eric Benson. An accidental pregnancy, however, changes all that and forces them into an unusual arrangement. Will an unexpected baby and quickie wedding be enough to save their strained relationship or only force them further apart?
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Books by Lena Hart
CONTEMPORARY
Brides of Cedar Bend series
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
To Be Loved series
First Love
Because You Love Me
Because You Are Mine
Because This Is Forever
Standalones
My Silent New York Night
Her Seductive Dare
It’s a Dare, Baby
SUSPENSE
The Queen Quartette series
His Flower Queen
His Bedpost Queen
Queen of His Heart
His Diamond Queen
City of Sin spin-off series
B is for Bedpost
The Devil’s Bedpost
HISTORICALS
Hearts at War collection
A Sweet Surrender
In the Morning Sun
Amazing Grace
About the Author
Lena Hart is a Florida native currently living in the Harlem edge of New York City. Though she enjoys reading a variety of romance genres, she mainly writes sensual to steamy contemporary, suspense, and historical romances. When Lena is not busy writing, she’s reading, researching, or conferring with her muse. To learn more about her upcoming works, join her Reader Group.
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