by Dakota Trace
Clamoring off her father's lap, she answered the door. Opening the door she was filled with an odd mixture of relief and anger. Seth stood there looking wonderful in a cream colored tux, and smiling at her like he had swallowed the sun.
“There you are. What's going on Seth? You've got me so confused, I don't know whether to be angry with you or kiss you.”
Seth didn't answer her but instead went down on one knee, taking a small jewelry box from his pocket.
Oh no, he's not going to . . . oh my God, he is.
Isabella was vaguely aware of the guests gathering behind her to watch Seth, do the one thing she never would have expected. Ethan and Liz looked proud, as if at some point they had feared this level of maturity was beyond their son. Ellen was staring straight at her a mixture of wonder and pride in her eyes as if she was seeing off the daughter she'd never had. Pops for all his masculine bluster, had tears running down his handsome face. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Carmen blow her a kiss while she locked eyes with Dominic, as if by sheer force of will, she could have him do the same thing Seth was doing.
"Isabella, there were times when I never thought this day would come. In fact, I was afraid of it, but thanks to some good friends, the best family, along with the most beautiful but stubborn best friend a guy could ever have, I grew up. Now with your father's permission, I take to my knee and offer myself to you, and you alone in marriage. Isabella Carnetti, would you marry me?" He paused for a second before adding. "And should you say yes, it's happening right now, because I'm not giving you a chance to change your mind."
Bella put her hand to her mouth and realized the enormity of the risk he was taking, but her heart melted and pounded a resounding yes in her chest which she now needed to get past the lump in her throat. She looked at the faces gathered around, trying to make a memory for years to come, when Seth got nervious at the lack of response.
"Come on shrimp, waddya say?"
"I say yes! Yes, yes, and yes! I love you, Seth!"
The End
ABOUT DAKOTA TRACE
Dakota hails from the home state of the Hawkeyes, corn and pigs. Surrounded by children’s laughter and the corn fields, she crafts her stories. She enjoys writing romances and sci-fi/fantasy stories. She is a romantic at heart, so even the sci-fi stories have an underlying romantic plot. She started writing at the tender age of fourteen and hasn’t stopped since. Although it is a mystery to most where she finds the time to write. Aside from being a full time wife and mother, she also works the dreaded overnight shift at a clothing company.
To find out more about Dakota visit her at http://dakotatrace.wordpress.com/
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THE CHOCOLATE MADE ME DO IT
By Dakota Trace
Annabelle is in love with the creamy chocolate confections Zephyrus Raincloud crafts in his shop, “The Delights”. While it wouldn’t take much for Annabelle to fall in love with him, she’s leery of risking her heart on a man who can’t see past the color of her skin to the warm affectionate woman she is. After one brief encounter, she swears it can’t happen again. But Zephyrus has decided she now belongs to him. How far will this chocolate maker go to seduce her into his way of thinking?
Dark Angel Review by Frost, 5/5 ANGELS!
…(S)mooth and tasty, a delight to enjoy. A truly romantic story with a sensual subtext and hope for a happy ending propels the reader through this scintillating and delicious read. A light touch with the sexuality and a strong emphasis on romance and affection make this a fine addition to the Chick Lit genre, a read-at-one-sitting enjoyment which will leave readers hungering for both good chocolate and a good man.
Warning: This title contains graphic language and sex.
Excerpt From THE CHOCOLATE MADE ME DO IT:
“Zephyr.”
“What?” He turned away from the door to look at her impatiently.
“She’s locked us in.”
“I know, but I don’t understand.”
“Here.” She handed the dry erase board to him. She watched as he read the note. “I guess there’s one good thing.”
“What’s that?” He looked at her warily.
“Well, two actually. One is that I’m locked in my favorite chocolate shop which means you get to feed me all kinds of yummy things. And two, I’ll have time to finish the rest of your paperwork.”
“Wait a minute. What do you know about doing financial or accounting paperwork?” He frowned.
“Everything! Where you may be the master of chocolate, Zephyrus, I am the master of finance.”
When he continued to look at her as if she had grown three heads, she frowned, “What? I’m a financial advisor, and yes, I am degreed and licensed.”
“Okay.” He watched her turn back towards the kitchen. “Where are you going?”
“To get my fee.”
‘What!” He reluctantly followed her into the kitchen. He found her at the work counter where he had just finished coating his raspberry brownies. She had one in her hand and had it halfway to her temptingly open mouth.
“What do you think you are doing?” He watched her take a bite out of the brownie. When she moaned softly, he stilled. Was this how she always reacted to his brownies? Annabelle turned towards the shocked man standing in the doorway, swallowed her little taste of heaven first, then smiled broadly at him.
“You make the best brownies I’ve ever tasted. As for what I’m doing, well, your sister and I made an agreement–I do your books and get the financial details in order and she feeds me your chocolates.”
“Is this how you always react to my brownies?” His eyes turned darker as desire flared in them.
“You mean as if I’ve died and gone to heaven? I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you that. You know that you are damn good at making chocolate delights and other yummies.” She caught her breath in response to his heated stare.
“Well, I try.” He watched her take another bite out of the brownie; when she moaned again, he felt himself harden behind the fly of his jeans.
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