Mad About You
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“Oh, Scott.” A lump came into her throat that made it difficult to speak. “I love you so much.”
He kissed her lightly on the lips and gave her that dear, crooked smile of his. “I’m not so great with words. I can’t begin to convey the enormity of what I feel. That’s why I wanted to show you. You were right. I’m mad about you. Absolutely bonkers.”
Cassy just gazed at him and smiled through her tears, unable to speak for the immense joy crowding her heart and spilling into every cell of her being. But she didn’t need to say anything. Scott understood her, after all, inside and out. Mind and body. Heart and soul. For feelings this big, thoughts this deep, there were simply no words.
About the Author
Joan Kilby dreamed of becoming a writer as a child growing up outside Vancouver, Canada. As a young woman she studied marine biology, obtaining a Masters of Science degree and working in environmental biology for many years. When she was finally ready to settle down, she married an awesome guy and moved with him to Melbourne, Australia. While at home with the first of her three children, she returned to her first love--writing--and never looked back. When she’s not writing, Joan loves to cook and is currently on a mission to bake the perfect loaf of sourdough bread. She likes the idea of gardening more than the actual weed pulling but still manages to grow her own herbs, fruit and a few vegetables. Other interests include hiking, yoga and travel. Joan is a long-time member of Toastmasters International and is an accomplished speaker--teaching romance writing and giving talks to community organizations. Joan is the award-winning author of over twenty-five romance novels. For more information about her books, go to http://www.joankilby.com. She loves to hear from readers so feel free to drop her a line!
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