From This Moment On: Heartwarming Contemporary Romance (Windswept Bay Book 1) (17 page)
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Authors: Debra Clopton
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A gorgeous, brilliant reef started on the first floor of the building and rose up along one side, with vibrant-colored fish darting in and out of the colorful coral. Each day, the lower level of the mural had grown with each stroke of his and Jax’s paintbrushes. The detail was fascinating. Jax had been as talented as Grant had suspected and he’d worked tirelessly on those sections after Grant had moved up to the next areas. There he’d painted the dolphins, five in all, playful and dear as they dove and swam in the sun-dappled water below the surface. They looked so real it was unbelievable. And it was more than she’d ever envisioned.
He’d already been working when she’d arrived that morning. Unlike last night, he seemed happier and he spent time speaking to anyone who asked him questions. The intensity was gone today, as if now that the end was here he could relax and enjoy his creation as much as everyone watching him.
Cali loved him.
There was a kindness in him, and a passion that she wanted with all of her heart to embrace. She just had to trust herself.
When the last highlight on the mural was done and he signed his name and Jax signed his, the crowd cheered and Cali teared up.
Shar stood beside her and elbowed her in the ribs. “I hope you aren’t going to let that man leave without telling him you love him.”
Cali sighed. “Is it that obvious?”
Her brash, bold sister laughed. “From the very start, there was something there. I wouldn’t have pushed you if there hadn’t been.”
Jillian had been standing beside Shar and came to place an arm around Cali’s waist. “He’s a keeper and worth fighting anything you have to overcome to keep him. Don’t you think?”
Cali nodded. It was so true. “Wish me luck.”
“Ha, you don’t need it,” Shar hissed. “Go.”
Jillian chuckled. “Yes, go.”
Cali’s stomach was in knots as she moved across the sand toward Grant. He was moving toward her and they met halfway. Before she lost her nerve, she wrapped her arms around him. “I love you, Grant. And I don’t want you to leave but I don’t know what to do about it.”
He smiled at her and she thought there was nothing that could ever compare—not even his murals—to the depths of his blue eyes.
In one swift motion, he lifted her into his arms and the crowd cheered again.
“I love you, Cali, and I’m not going anywhere. All I needed was your love. We’ll work the logistics out after that. But I love your island. When I arrived here, I was in a dark place in my life. I think we were both treading water. We were both just trying to get by. You and your sweet spirit lifted me up, and I hope I’ve helped you. I’m home here, Cali, with you.”
Her heart was full. He was right: she was here, home where she belonged but until he showed up, she was simply going through the motions. He’d brought color back into her life.
And love. “Kiss me again and tell me you love me.” She drew his head to hers.
He paused. “You’re going to hear how much I love you from this moment on for the rest of your life. I love you, Cali.” And then he lowered his head and kissed her breathless.
And it was only the beginning.
More Books in the Windswept Bay Series
SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
(Book 2)
Sassy, opinionated Shar Sinclair is passionate about the sea turtles she rescues in the Windswept Bay area and as needful of her freedom as they are. She’s content with her life, helping run the family resort and looking out for the wildlife around her. But sometimes she wishes she had someone to share her passion, and passions, with. But that might mean giving up some of her freedom and she’s not sure she could do that for anyone…
Gage Landcaster is a self-made millionaire used to getting what he wants, but lately there’s an emptiness and a restlessness to his life that he can’t seem to fill. While visiting Windswept Bay, he spies a beautiful woman on the beach, struggling to rescue a sea turtle tangled in fishing line, and goes to help. Gage is captivated by the fire and passion that radiates from Shar and he knows instantly he wants her. But this may be one time when what he wants might not be an option.
Sparks fly on the sunset beach and sparkling blue waters of the romantic Windswept Bay as Gage and Shar battle through their attraction. Gage is determined that this is one time he’ll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. But can Shar open her heart to him? Can he convince Shar that love doesn’t mean shackles...but a lifetime shared with the one you love?
FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
(Book 3)
Windswept Bay Series: Like the sweet music of a love song, Windswept Bay has a magic of its own and on moonlight nights and sun bronzed days love is in the air. Debra Clopton’s new series will sweep you away to romance that leaves your heart thumping with the satisfaction of pure heartwarming romance.
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Bestselling author Debra Clopton has sold over 2.5 million books. Her book OPERATION: MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS has been optioned for an ABC Family Movie. Debra is known for her contemporary, western romances, Texas cowboys and feisty heroines. Sweet romance and humor are always intertwined to make readers smile. A sixth generation Texan she lives with her husband on a ranch deep in the heart of Texas. She loves being contacted by readers.
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From This Moment On
Copyright © 2016 Debra Clopton Parks
ISBN: 978-1-941491-16-4
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