Wedding Series Boxed Set (3 Books in 1) (The Wedding Series) (82 page)

Better not let his thoughts drift too far down that road or he’d embarrass himself on his wedding day.

Then he met Leslie’s eyes and forgot everything except how much he loved the woman who’d taught him how much he could love.

He saw happiness in her eyes, and love. As she came down the aisle, he also saw a faint, lingering uncertainty.

And he did the only thing he could do.

He took a step, then another, and held out his hand.

He was aware of murmurs around him, but heard her softly released breath clearly. The smile reached her eyes.

Never taking her eyes from his, she met his hand.

Side by side they took the final steps.

Side by side they said the words.

Side by side they exchanged the rings; he would always remember her slim hand in his as he slipped the ring on her finger and her touch as she put his ring on.

Side by side they heard the benediction sending them on in life together.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

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Even with many layers of editing, mistakes can slip through, alas. But, together, we can eradicate the nasty nuisances. Thank you! - Patricia McLinn

Dear Reader, This was the first group of connected stories I ever wrote, and it was true love! I loved spending time with the characters, loved revisiting the friendships, loved experiencing the changes in their lives. And since then, I’ve written a number of series – including murder mysteries!

Now I’m finding I miss these characters from the Wedding Series. So stay tuned – there just might be new stories coming along some time in the future.

In the meantime, I hope you’ll try some of my other series, and their connected stories.

USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels -- cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.

In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the “Caught Dead in Wyoming” mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.

Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and -- for 20-plus years -- an editor at the Washington Post. She has spoken about writing from Honolulu to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institute.

She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook and Twitter.