She couldn’t wait to ask him the question she was planning. “No, we have to talk about something.” Her heart thrummed inside of her chest, feeling like it would burst out of her.
Narrowing his eyes, Dom cocked an eyebrow. “We have to talk about something, huh?”
She took him into the dressing room and shut the door, but just flung clothes on top of her leotard. She didn’t want to waste time, and she could do it in front of her friends. It would be perfect. “Yeah.”
Dom waited for her, and she grabbed a sash and her purse, then pulled him out of her dressing room.
She rushed toward the cast party. “Come here first.” Yes, this is where she would ask him.
Dom followed dutifully, his hand in hers, and she grinned. They’d come a long way from that fateful fake Christmas boyfriend.
As they approached to the cast party, Dom pulled back. “Are you sure you want to talk here?” He didn’t really enjoy the gatherings—said he didn’t know anybody and he wanted to spend his limited time with her—but he would go to them with her when he was in town.
“Yes.” She pulled him through the crowd, getting to the stage. Taking a deep breath, she tapped the microphone. “I have something to say.”
Everyone was chatting, but some stopped talking and turned to her.
“I want to tell you all how amazing you were out there tonight!”
This got a rousing applause from the group and calls out to her. “You were amazing!” someone yelled back.
Tears came to her eyes. “I have to say that it’s been such a fun year with all of you. I want you to know I love you, but I’ve decided to retire.”
There were gasps.
Dom looked visibly upset. He squeezed her hand. “Lacey?”
She turned to Dom. “I want to be with you. I want … will …”
The microphone screeched as Dom ripped it out of her hand, looking mortified.
She grabbed for it, but he held it out of reach. “Dom, I want—”
He shook his head and then dropped to his knee, his face red, a smile on his lips. “Woman, you don’t get to make all the first moves, okay?”
Although baffled at first, she gasped when she saw him pull a tiny box out of his pocket.
Her friends sensed what was happening and began applauding and calling out. It felt like her heart was caught in her throat.
“Lacey—” Dom broke off, letting out a laugh. He turned to her friends. “Man, this woman is always one step ahead of me.”
The crowd laughed and then quieted down.
His serious blue eyes turned back to hers. “Lacey Hamilton, will you marry me and be with me and keep living your dreams with me?”
Unable to believe it, she fell into his arms.
The microphone slipped, and she felt him standing and twirling her around.
The applause grew louder.
He put her down, still holding the ring. “You never answered.”
“Yes!” she said, jumping into him again.
Everyone laughed and clapped.
She couldn’t believe he had a ring. That he was going to propose to her!
He slipped the ring on her finger. “To being a real fiancée.”
Staring at the diamond, she leaned up. “I want you for the rest of my life and I want to live in Snow Valley and I want to be waiting for you every time you come back from your crazy missions.” She blinked back tears. “And I want to build a home with you.”
He blinked and his eyes moistened. “Frankly, Scarlett, it looks like you’re going to get exactly what you want.”
They kissed, and she knew that this moment, this man, the future … it was the dream she’d wanted all along.
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Her Quiet Billionaire Groom: Sweet, Christian Married by Christmas by guest author
Her Football Star Billionaire Groom: Sweet, Christian Married by Christmas by guest author
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Her Protector Billionaire Groom: A KB Ranch Married by Christmas
Bachelor Texas Rebel Romances:
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Coconut Bachelor Beach Romances:
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Last Play Masquerade Romances:
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The Bighearted Groom by guest author
The Ever After Groom by guest author
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The Risky Groom by guest author
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The Midnight Groom (A sequel to The Football Groom)
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The Prince Charming Groom
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Navy Seal Romances
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The Found Warrior
Bachelor Billionaire Romance Series (I recommend this order to read them)
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The Unfinished Groom
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The Masquerading Groom
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The Lost Groom (Freestone Brother Romances)
The Undercover Groom (Freestone Brother Romances)
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A Player for Christmas
End Zone
Hail Mary
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Her Snow Valley Christmas Eve Kiss
Her Snow Valley Second Chance First Love Boyfriend
Spring in Snow Valley: The Bet
Fall in Snow Valley: The Better Man
A Return to Snow Valley: The Christmas Boyfriend
A Return to Snow Valley: The Christmas Girlfriend
The Real Thing Suspense, Romantic Series
Book 1 On the Run
Book 2 Going Rogue
Book 3 Get You Back
Stand Alone Books
A Girl Named Grace
The Secret
Prom Diaries
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Collections
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Country Star Romance Collection
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Football Romance Collection (Last Play)
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Christmas Romance Sampler Collection
Movie Star Romances Billionaire Collection
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About the Author
Taylor Hart is a best-selling author and Amazon top seller of Billionaire, Football, and Military Romance. All of her books have themes that are inspirational and faith-based. She is a mentor and coach and is obsessed with principles on success and self-improvement.
Her greatest joy is that she is a mother and a wife. She has four amazing boys that remind her of little MMA fighters! She is grateful for her amazing husband who supports and loves her!
Taylor has a deep love of God and feels a deep loyalty to her Savior, Jesus Christ. She gratefully acknowledges His healing love and forgiveness in her life.
Taylor also takes extreme pride in being an American. She is so grateful and proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom.
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