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    Promises, Love & Baby: Promises, #4
    Promises, Love & Baby: Promises, #4
    Promises, Love & Baby: Promises, #4
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    Promises, Love & Baby: Promises, #4

    By Jessica Wood

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    Sequel to the New York Times Bestselling Promises Trilogy

    When Jackson and I got married last year, we promised each other a forever together.  We were now expecting our first child and it has only strengthen our love and commitment to each other. We were living our happily-ever-after and couldn’t imagine anything that could break us apart.

    But then something unexpected happened. We were both blindsided by it. The last two people we thought we’d ever see again suddenly resurfaces into our lives, bringing with them the secrets we thought we’d buried away with our pasts. Now these secrets are threatening to break us apart and we both wonder if our relationship will ever be the same again. 

    Will our love be strong enough to get through these new obstacles? Or will we be forced to break our promise of a forever with each other?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherERH Press
    Release dateDec 21, 2015
    ISBN9781513012216
    Promises, Love & Baby: Promises, #4
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    Jessica Wood

    Jessica Wood writes contemporary romance. While she has lived in countless cities throughout the U.S., her heart belongs to San Francisco. To her, there’s something seductively romantic about the Golden Gate Bridge, the steep rolling hills of the city streets, the cable cars, and the Victorian-style architecture. She loves a strong, masculine man with a witty personality. While she is headstrong and extremely independent, she can’t resist a man who takes control of the relationship, both outside and inside of the bedroom. ;) She loves to travel internationally, and tries to plan a yearly trip abroad. She also loves to cook and bake, and—to the benefit of her friends—she loves to share. She also enjoys ceramics and being creative with her hands. She has a weakness for good (maybe bad) TV shows; she’s up-to-date on over 25 current shows, and no, that wasn’t a joke. And it goes without saying, she loves books—they’re like old and dear friends who have always been there to make her laugh and make her cry. The one thing she wishes she had more of, is time.

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      Promises, Love & Baby - Jessica Wood

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      The Day to Remember – Book Two

      A Night to Forget Series Box Set (Emma's Story) – Contains A Night to Forget and The Day to Remember

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      This is an Emma’s Story spin-off series featuring Damian Castillo, a supporting character in The Day to Remember. This is a standalone series and does not need to be read with Emma’s Story series.

      Damian – Book One

      The Heartbreaker – Prequel Novella to DAMIAN – can be read before or after Damian.

      Taming Damian – Book Two

      The Heartbreaker Box Set – Contains Damian, The Heartbreaker Prequel, and Taming Damian

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      This is a standalone series with cameo appearances from Damian Castillo (The Heartbreaker series).

      The Chase, Vol. 1

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      The Chase, Vol. 3

      The Chase, Vol. 4

      The Chase: The Complete Series Box Set – Contains All Four Volumes

      Oblivion

      This is a standalone full-length book unrelated to other series by Jessica Wood.

      Oblivion

      Promises Series

      This is a standalone series unrelated to other series by Jessica Wood.

      Promise to Marry – Book One

      Promise to Keep – Book Two

      Promise of Forever – Book Three

      Promises, Love & Baby – Sequel to The Promises Trilogy

      Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.

      Antoine de Saint Exupéry

      CHAPTER ONE

      Chloe

      June 2017

      Baby, to me, our love isn’t just a feeling. Our love is tangible, and I can feel it in every breath I take.

      I never really thought too much about what Jackson had meant when he’d said those words to me two months ago, on the night we’d made love and conceived the little miracle that was growing inside me. But ever since the doctor had confirmed last week that I was indeed pregnant, those words began to resonate with me. Jackson had been right. Our love was tangible and I felt it every day growing inside me.

      How did a year pass us by so quickly? Jackson asked me as we walked along the lake that held so much history for us. I heard the awe in his voice and beamed up at him, knowing exactly what he meant and how he felt.

      Because we’re so happy, I answered his question with a level of ease and certainty that only came from unadulterated truth. Time flies when people are happy.

      We walked onto the bridge, hand in hand, our fingers interlaced together like they were made for the sole purpose of being intertwined together. Once we got to the middle of the bridge, I stopped. We both looked over at the red, heart-shaped lock that was secured to the railing. It was the love lock we’d placed there on the day of our high school graduation many years ago as a symbol of our unbreakable friendship, love, and promise to marry each other.

      Can you believe it’s been here for fifteen years? he asked, voicing exactly what I had been thinking just then.

      I watched him reach for the love lock, flipping it over to the side with the etched inscription:

      Jax & Clo

      June 2003

      Unbreakable Friendship & Love.

      Promise to Marry in 2014.

      I know. I met his warm gaze and we shared a meaningful smile. You were right, Jax.

      I know I’m usually right, he agreed as he flashed me his boyish grin. But what am I right about this time?

      I couldn’t help but giggle at his playful arrogance before explaining what I’d meant. When you’d gotten this love lock for me on our high school graduation, you had said that there was this belief that if two people locked a love lock against the railing of a bridge and then threw away the keys, it was supposed to symbolize unbreakable love.

      I paused and looked from the love lock to meet his gaze with a smile.

      I think we’ve proved that belief right. We’ve gone through so many obstacles since we put this lock here. But despite it all, our love has remained strong and unbreakable.

      His face radiated with happiness and his eyes were brimming with emotion as he held my gaze. He pulled me closer to him and lowered his face toward mine. Right before his lips met mine, he whispered. I love you, Mrs. Pierce. His kiss was tender yet passionate.

      I let out a sigh of contentment when our lips parted. I love you, too, Mr. Pierce.

      So, he began in a low, husky voice, what is this anniversary gift that you’re so confident will be better than the one I got you?

      He raised an eyebrow and looked at me dubiously, causing me to smirk in amusement. While I’d been dying to give Jackson this gift and the huge news that came with it, I had to admit that there was a small part of me that really enjoyed watching his curiosity get the best of him.

      Ye of little faith, I teased and shook my head as I made a tsk tsk sound with my tongue. Mr. Pierce, you should know by now that your wife is always right.

      He chuckled lightly as he enclosed his strong, protective arms around me, allowing me to sink deep into his inviting embrace. He buried his face against the curve of my neck and I heard a deep inhale as he pulled me tighter into his fold. As I relaxed my body into his, I felt as if I could live in this moment forever.

      Mrs. Pierce, his deep, low voice pulled me back to the surface of reality, you should know by now that your husband is very stubborn to admit things, even when he knows his wife is right.

      I let out a giggle and rolled my eyes at him. 

      So where’s my anniversary gift? he insisted playfully.

      Unable to hold back the news any longer, I reached for the small box inside my purse and handed it to him.

      It’s this.

      He stared at it and then grinned triumphantly at me. I’m pretty sure my gift for you will be better—it’s certainly bigger.

      I laughed. Bigger doesn’t mean better.

      He cocked an eyebrow and flashed me a crooked smile. You’ve never had any complaints.

      I smacked his chest with my hand, causing him to reach for his chest and feign a pained expression.

      I rolled my eyes and smirked at him. Now open the box, and you’ll find out that my gift is better.

      Fine, he said. He tried to sound bored and disinterested, but I could tell from the spark in his eyes as he eagerly opened the box that he couldn’t wait to see what was inside.

      When he looked at what was inside, it took him a few seconds to react. But with each passing second, I could almost see the excitement building inside him.

      He flashed me a look of surprise and finally said, It can’t be.

      I grinned. Take it out, I insisted without answering him directly. Let’s put it against the railing and throw away the keys. I want to make sure this will also be an unbreakable love.

      With a stunned expression on his face, he took the new love lock from the box without uttering a word. He looked at it in awe as he held it out between us. I beamed at him before looking at the inscription that was etched on this new love lock:

      Jax, Clo & Baby

      July 2017

      Unbreakable Love & Family

      Expected Arrival in February 2018

      The intensity of our emotions was almost palpable in the air between us as we secured the love lock against the railing, right next to the love lock we’d placed there over fifteen years ago. For the longest time, neither one of us said a thing as we took in this moment together. It was a moment where our thoughts and feelings were completely in sync, and words were no longer required.

      When we finally threw the keys into the lake together, he pulled me back into his embrace and held me tightly in his arms.

      Clo, his deep voice was full of emotion, I never thought I could be any happier than the day you married me. He cupped my cheek with one hand and caressed it gently with his thumb. But today, you proved me wrong. You’ve made me the happiest man on Earth for a second time.

      I put my arms around his neck and gazed up into his rich, emerald eyes. Pulling his face down toward mine, I kissed him slowly and tenderly, savoring this moment together for as long as I could.

      When we finally walked back to the house to share the news with Aunt Betty and Uncle Tom, I felt thankful. I was thankful for every moment I shared with Jackson, for every meaningful smile he flashed me, and for every kiss he gave me that always sent delicious shivers through my body.

      I knew our love story wasn’t like those vanilla, cookie-cutter fairy tales parents told their children as a bedtime story.

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