He cupped her face in his hands, his gaze soft and tender as it held hers. ‘And that’s exactly where I plan to be for the rest of our lives,’ he said. ‘By your side, loving you, protecting you and worshipping you with my body and my soul.’
Gisele closed her eyes as his lips sealed hers in a kiss of promise and hope and healing. She wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning into his strength, delighting in the feeling of being loved and cherished.
It was like finally coming home.
Sienna Baker was sitting by the pool on Heron Island, sipping a Manhattan when she got the text message from Gisele. She picked up her phone and, propping her sunglasses on her forehead, squinted against the bright sunlight as she read the words: Sienna, sorry, slight change of plan. Mum’s on her way but I’m off to Italy to prepare for my wedding. PS Will you be my bridesmaid? Gisele X
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First published in Great Britain 2012
by Mills & Boon, an imprint of Harlequin (UK) Limited.
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© Melanie Milburne 2012
ISBN: 978-1-408-97394-3
Table of Contents
Cover
Excerpt
About the Author
Title Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Copyright
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