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    Bittersweet Seraphim (The Seraphim Series)

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      “Did you have anyone else?” She bit her lip.

      He tsked at her and gave her a look of disbelief. “Of course not. You really want to know?”

      Emma nodded, eyes wide.

      “I simply challenged Lucy for the position of Devil and refused to fight back. It was over in minutes.” One of his hands began to tremble.

      He was right. She didn’t need that knowledge. Her imagination put her right back on Earth’s battlefield, picturing her love cut down. Minutes could feel like forever. She started to cry, the sadness a sudden punch.

      He cuddled her to his chest, rubbing her back. “Hey, I’m here. I’m here, and I’m fine. Actually, I’m great. I’ve got my girl, a huge dick, and my girl. What more do I need?”

      She laughed a little and understood more of where his overwhelming need to keep her safe came from. “A little modesty might serve you.” She pinched his nipple.

      “Ouch! For fuck’s sake, that’s not even fair.” He got out of bed and went to a dresser drawer. “Hey, can I ask you something?”

      Emma shrugged. “Of course.”

      Jack opened a small box and pulled out what looked a Hell of a lot like an engagement ring.

      He kneeled, naked at her side, and she sat up, covering herself with the sheet.

      “No.” He pulled on the sheet so she was topless in front of him. “I’m proposing to your tits too.”

      She gave him the middle finger. Jack trapped both her hands in one of his. He slid the ring on the pert nipple on her left breast.

      “Left breast? Will you be mine forever?” Jack spoke to her chest.

      Emma wiggled a shoulder while speaking in a high-pitched voice. “Sure, unless we have a kid. Then you’re shit out of luck for a few years.”

      “That’s how your boob talks?” Jack’s smile was huge, his eyes dancing with laughter.

      “It is now.” She wiggled the ring from her breast, and he caught it before it hit the ground. “You’re really screwing this up,” she said. “I think this might be the worst proposal in the history of the world.”

      Jack pulled her to the edge of the bed until she straddled him. He slid himself inside her, and she sighed despite their joking mood.

      Connected, he sobered up. “Okay, how’s this? I’ve been to Heaven and Hell. I’ve seen the whole world, but the only thing that makes me want to live is this: being inside you. Say yes, pretty child. I love you so much. You’re all I see.”

      She nodded then, smiling while she held out her hand.

      “That’s your right hand. Let’s do it on the other one, yes?” He slipped the beautiful diamond on her hand. It wasn’t the biggest, but it was crystal clear.

      “I will be your wife, no matter how many lives we live,” she declared. She took his face in her hands and kissed him while he rocked her back and forth on his lap.

      “Wait now, I just asked you about this one.” He held up his hands as if offended.

      “All or nothing, Satan.” Emma kissed Jack hard and long.

      When he finally came up for air, he answered easily. “All, pretty child. I want it all.”

      The next time Emma kneeled before God with Jack at her side, she’d be able to tell Him her heart was pure, baptized in love.

      Acknowledgments

      I’d like to thank, as always, my gorgeous husband and children. Thank you for sharing me with the computing deadlines. I love you all so much. My parents and in-laws, you are fantastic role models and friends. My sister, you’re the best librarian in the world. To Omnific Publishing for taking dreams seriously. Elizabeth and Micha, you rock. Jessica Royer Ocken, I never want to put out a book without your genius. Carol Oates, thank you for making my books into visual art. Jack, Beckett, and I love you. The ladies at work, thanks for supporting me! My aunts and uncles, thanks for always being involved. I’m so lucky. Jo and Ted, I’m writing you into the next one! Karen, I adore you. Believe in impossible things. Shannon, let’s share a bed again. Nise, Patti, Alicia, Jillian: tat privileges! Thanks to Rhonda, Tamie, Elena, Ashley, Autumn, and all the great blog girls who let Jack in! Mad4hugh: I’m missing you.

      About the Author

      Debra Anastasia is busy, just like every other mom. There’s dinner, the dogs, the kids, and their homework. The laundry pile turns into a big, heaping monster. When the clothes finally make it into the washer, it gets unbalanced and puts on an elaborate show before it cuts out. This crazy job that never ends is her first love and her crowning achievement.

      Her writing started a decent handful of years ago when along with the dogs, cat, kids, and husband, the voices of characters started whispering stories in Debra’s ear. Insomnia was the gateway for the plots that wouldn’t give up, wouldn’t let go. In the shower, a twist would take hold and—dripping and frenzied—she’d find somewhere, anywhere to write it down.

      Debra grew up in New York and got a bachelor’s degree in political science at SUNY New Paltz. At the start of her marriage, she moved to southern Maryland with her husband. She still doesn’t trust crabs and all their legs, though everyone else in her family thinks they’re delicious. Her favorite hobbies include knitting, painting furniture and wall murals, and slapping clowns.

      Crushed Seraphim and Poughkeepsie, Debra’s previous works through Omnific Publishing, are Kindle bestsellers. She is currently working on Return to Poughkeepsie. You can visit her website at www.DebraAnastasia.com and find her on Twitter @Debra_Anastasia.

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      Table of Contents

      Cover

      title page

      Copyright Information

      Dedication

      Part 1

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Part 2

      Chapter 7

      Chapter 8

      Chapter 9

      Chapter 10

      Chapter 11

      Chapter 12

      Chapter 13

      Chapter 14

      Chapter 15

      Chapter 16

      Chapter 17

      Chapter 18

      Chapter 19

      Chapter 20

      Chapter 21

      Chapter 22

      Chapter 23

      Chapter 24

      Chapter 25

      Chapter 26

      Chapter 27

      Chapter 28

      Chapter 29

      Chapter 30

      Chapter 31

      Chapter 32

      Chapter 33

      Chapter 34

      Chapter 35

      Chapter 36

      Part 3

      Chapter 37

      Chapter 38

      Chapter 39

      Chapter 40

      Chapter 41

      Chapter 42

      Chapter 43

      Chapter 44

      Chapter 45

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

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