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“I’m Samantha Logan. What is it?” She glanced at the rectangular box he handed her, curious.
“I don’t know, ma’am.”
She closed the door behind him and carried the box into the dining room. It was heavy for its size. What could it be? She hadn’t ordered anything. Then she noticed the return address as Poole Publishing.
“Jake’s publisher,” she muttered.
It must be for him. But, no, as it had been addressed to her. Curiosity rising, she ripped open the package and out popped a book. ‘The Case of The Purloined Pearls’ by Ramsey Jacobs, hot off the presses.
Why did they send a copy to her?
Intrigued, she sat in a chair and opened the book. She began to read.
It was different than the book she’d read on his computer up north. Jake had introduced a new character, a kooky, free-spirited woman with long dark hair and blue eyes. She and Detective Murphy worked together to solve the case.
Tears misted Samantha’s eyes as she turned the page and glanced at the dedication.I dedicate this book to my darling, Samantha. Without her lessons in love, I would have been unable to complete this work. I love you, Samantha, with all my heart.
She hugged the book to her. The doorbell rang once more. Could Jake have sent flowers, too? She rushed to the door and tore it open.
Jake stood there.
He glanced at the book she held in her trembling hands and watched a tear run down her cheek. He reached out to brush it away, lifting it to his lips.
“Sweet, like you.” He sank to one knee. “I love you, Sunshine, with all my heart. Will you marry me?”
“Yes,” she cried, her knees growing weak. “You are my heart’s desire,” she confided.
Mrs. Morley peered at them from her begonias. “Twice in one week?”
He scooped Samantha in his arms, chuckling. “What can I say, Mrs. Morley? She’s a very popular girl.”
“I’ll say.” Mrs. Morley grinned. “What’s your secret, Samantha?”
“Plenty of vitamins and a few love lessons,” Samantha shouted as Jake carried her over the threshold.
