Leah Morgan was done with men. After barely surviving a horrendous childhood, and a boyfriend who bailed when things got rough, Leah had given up on love. Then she met him, Hollywood’s new golden boy who suddenly had eyes only for her. She tried to convince herself that one night couldn’t hurt, but after six months, the memories of his mesmerizing gaze and searing touch still invaded her every thought.Declan James had just one rule when it came to women. Keep it simple, and never linger. That all changed the moment he met Leah. Even across a crowded bar, he could tell she was different. Sweet, with just the right amount of sass, she made him break his golden rule and now he couldn’t walk away.
When casual becomes anything but, and emotions run deep, will Leah and Declan fight their fears, or let old insecurities tear them apart? When Declan’s past comes roaring back in a way neither of them could have expected, will they stand united or be torn apart by the challenges that lie ahead?
It was only supposed to be one night, but only forever will do.
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Leah,
Remember when we took that much needed vacation to Ireland a few years back. It took a bit of effort, finding babysitters for the kids and carving out enough time in my production schedule, but finally, we made it happen.
Two weeks in Ireland. Alone.
I personally never wanted to leave the hotel room. But, you had other ideas, and I found myself being dragged from one historic place to another while I secretly devised ways to get you naked and back in bed. About a week into our trip, we ended up at this little bed and breakfast. Do you remember? The old lady who owned it baked the best scones I’ve ever tasted and the bed squeaked like a banshee.
But the most memorable thing about that bed and breakfast was the church ruins across the street. I still remember the way your breath literally froze the moment you saw them.
We walked out that first night, before the sunset, ready to explore. Tiny flowers and vines had taken over the walls, growing in between the heavy stones. I remember you taking my hand and sighing softly as the sun set behind the trees. I should have said something in that moment. Something romantic—something worth the weight of what was surrounding us.
But I didn’t. I chose to let those precious seconds slip by me. I guess I just naturally assume after all this time you know how much I love you. Even when I don’t say it, I try and show it in everything I do. From the simple things like taking out the trash because I know you hate it, to the way my fingers skim over your bare skin when we make love.
But as I sit here and write this simple Valentine’s Day letter to the love of my life, I realize that sometimes showing someone how much you love them isn’t enough. Sometimes you need to remind them. Over and over again.
So in this moment, frozen in time, on this special day when we recognize the ones we love, I want you to know that I will love and cherish you for the rest of my days. You are, and will forever be the one I choose as my constant partner, lover and best friend. Thank you for taking a chance on a guy like me. I’ll never make you regret the life we’ve made together.
With all the love of a lifetime,
Declan
Author J.L. Berg is a California native living in the South. She is the author of the self-pubbed Ready series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Married to her high school sweetheart. She and her husband have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she’s not writing, you can find her with her nose stuck in a romance book, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate.
