Attached (Coronado Series Book 3)
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Cary looked down at him and felt the heat wash over her as her heart beat wildly against her chest. “I look at you and my heart speeds up. It never fails… every time.”
“That works out for me, because I feel the same way about you. I knew it from the beginning, and that’s why I held on so tight to you. I needed you to be in this with me.” He moved his hips, and with one strong thrust he seated himself completely inside. “Now everything is where it should be.”
He moved his powerful legs and pushed himself even deeper. “I think this is an even better place.”
“I agree with you.”
They lay there together, breathing heavily as their hearts beat against one another. “I love you, Travis.”
“Baby, I love you more. I can’t wait to marry you in a couple of hours. Thanks for letting me get at you. I think I can make it through the day now.”
“This better bring us some serious good luck over the next fifty years. “
“I feel lucky. Don’t you?”
“I feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world.” She watched as Travis got up and walked into the bathroom and smiled as he turned around.
“I wonder if you are going to enjoy the view as much in forty years when I’m an old man and have a saggy ass.”
“I probably will, but if not, I guess I’ll just trade you in for a younger model.” She didn’t see him move, but she felt him bounce on the bed as he started to tickle her.
“What did you say sweetheart?”
“I love you and I always will.”
He stopped torturing her and held her face between his two big hands and kissed her the same way he had the first time. “I’m going to keep kissing you like it’s all I’m allowed to do.”
“Good idea.”
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Travis sat in the living room of his family’s house, surrounded by the men that he respected most. David was standing next to him as his best man and he couldn’t have asked for a better guy. His two brothers, Jack and Tom were his groomsmen, along with Mark. David lifted his glass of scotch in a toast. “Congratulations on finding the woman of your dreams and convincing her that you’re a good bet.”
Travis looked at the men and clinked his glass against theirs. “Thanks for standing up with me today and for everything you’ve done with me and for me over the years.”
Mark studied him over his glass. “You look really relaxed. You must have talked Cary into breaking a couple of traditions.”
“I might have, but I won’t kiss and tell.”
Everyone started laughing as Travis’s dad walked in the room. “Son, it’s time to get yourself down there. I have strict instructions from your mother, and I plan on making them happen.”
“We’re on our way.” The men filed out of the room and made their way down to the garden. Both Travis and Mark wore their dress uniforms, as well as Travis’s brothers, who were both still active Rangers. Seeing all four men in their uniforms gave more than a few of the guest’s ideas about dating a man in the service.
Travis dropped a quick kiss on his daughter’s head before he took his place next to the minister. He watched as she sat contently in her grandmother’s lap. He took a moment to take a deep breath and look out at his family and friends who were gathered to celebrate. There were a lot of days when he was on the battlefield when he didn’t know if he would ever see this place again. For him to be standing here among everyone he loved was a miracle. The fact that he’d found someone to love who seemed to love him back was a dream. He closed his eyes and said a prayer of thanks, and as he opened them, he looked up and saw Cary standing next to his father as she was about to walk toward him and make him the happiest man in the world.
The music changed and their song Promise started playing. He felt his heart stop as she took her first step in his direction and their future together. He wanted to rush toward her but knew that he couldn’t. She stopped next to his mom and kissed Sofia and rested her head briefly against the baby’s as she spoke quietly to her. Everything he’d ever dreamed of was steps away from him and was about to become all his. She turned and smiled at him, and he felt the same way he did when he danced with her at the honky-tonk. He held out his hand. She stepped towards him and their hands joined and that’s when his heart went back to beating normally. He was complete. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, “Thanks for showing up in that pretty dress to marry me.”
“I figured since I love you, I might as well make it permanent.”
“That might be a good idea. I guess we’re finally going to be attached permanently.”
“Sounds good to me Travis Mathers. I couldn’t think of a better person to spend the rest of my life with, having adventures.”
“You got that right.” He was about to lean down and kiss her when he heard the minister clear his throat. Looking up, he smiled at the man. “I guess we should have the ceremony first?”
“Yes, son. That’s usually how it works.”
Together they stepped forward into their future.
THE END
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Coronado Series
I hope you enjoyed reading the third book in the Coronado Series.
Latched is the first book in the Coronado Series
It’s the story of Birdie and Mark and how they fall in love. Because they were the first characters to inhabit my brain, they will show up in some form or fashion for the rest of the series. I’ve received the comment that the end of Latched was abrupt…. but it was the only beginning. Mark and Birdie’s story keeps unraveling. Throughout the rest of the series you’re going to meet their children and watch them as they make their way through life’s milestones.
Snatched is the second book in the series
This is Max and Rory’s story. Rory needs Max to solve a stalker problem and Max needs Rory to fall for him. Trust me when I tell you there is never a dull moment, because these two give each other a run for their money. Rory and Max will show up in the subsequent books as well because every girl needs a best friend.
Birdie and Rory are always up to something even though they have their hands full with husbands, children, family and friends. They still somehow seem to find time for shenanigans.
Catch is the fourth book in the series
It’s Chris and Rachel’s story. You met Chris briefly in Snatched and he shows up again in Attached. Catch is the story of a mighty warrior falling hard for a woman and trying to figure it all out. Needless to say, Rory and Birdie are there to help. No really…they are helping. It will be available in early September.
Match is the final book in the series
This is going to be a collection of all of the stories of Birdie’s match making as well updates on all of your favorite characters. This book will be available in November.
I hope you love these character as much as I do, because they keep showing up for many books to come.
All in all I have seventeen books planned. I have characters and stories stacked up like planes at LAX. Darn… I better get to it.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Copyright
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapt
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Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Inspiration
Coronado Series