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  "I love you," he told her, this time more quietly but no less intensely.

  "I love you, too," she told him, her heat tripping as happiness flooded her. He dressed his lips to her forehead. "Marry me, Anya. Be part of the life I've finally come home to."

  She wound her arms around his neck and looked into his eyes. What she saw there gave her more happiness than she'd ever expected to find.

  "Yes. Yes, I'll marry you. Whenever you want."

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  "Here? At the ranch?"

  "Of course. Absolutely."

  "We should tell Linda and Rafe," he said.

  Anya giggled. "We should probably put on some clothes first."

  He grinned. "Good point." Then his eyes darkened again. "But not until I fuck you again."

  She raised her eyebrows. "So soon?"

  "It's what you do to me. I don't think I'll ever get enough of you, darlin'."

  "I hope not."

  She smiled to herself as his hands moved over her again, showing her with movement as he'd told her with words exactly how much she meant to him. 78

  About the Author

  I always wonder what readers really want to know when I write one of these things. Getting to this point in my career has been an interesting journey. I've managed rock and roll bands and organized concerts. Been the only female on the sports staff of a university newspaper. Immersed myself in Nashville peddling a country singer. Lived in five different states. Married two very interesting but totally different men. I think I must have lived in Texas in another life, because the minute I set foot on Texas soil I knew I was home. Living in Texas Hill Country gives me inspiration for more stories than I'll probably ever be able to tell, what with all the sexy cowboys who surround me and the gorgeous scenery that provides a great setting. Each day is a new adventure for me, as my characters come to life on the pages of my current work in progress. I'm absolutely compulsive about it when I'm writing and thank all the gods and goddesses that I have such a terrific husband who encourages my writing and puts up with my obsession. As a multi-published author, I love to hear from my readers. Their input keeps my mind fresh and always hunting for new ideas.

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  Ellora's Cavemen: Flavors of Ecstasy I anthology

  Elven Magic anthology

  Emerald Green

  Hot Moon Rising

  Hot, Wicked and Wild

  I Dare You

  Journey to the Pearl

  Just Say Yes

  Kidnapping the Groom with Allie Standifer

  Letting Go

  Line of Sight

  Night Heat

  Once Burned

  Once Upon a Wedding

  Riding Out the Storm

  Rodeo Heat

  Scorched with Allie Standifer

  Seductive Illusion with Allie Standifer

  Switched

  Teaching Molly

  Touch of Magic

  Where Danger Hides

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