Feralness-is-me, I'm gonna slop all over her every chapter - cos , she is pretty darn awesome! If you aren't reading Cliches & Euphamisms, you're really missing a kick ass story. You can find a link in my faves ;)

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The sun beats down on the white sand.

This, right here; this is paradise.

I curl closer into my husband, rest my head on his chest, and listen to the slow steady beat of his heart.

The beach is practically deserted—only resort patrons are allowed on it. Besides Jake and myself, there is a guy standing back, just on the fringe of the forest. He's there to cater to our every whim. I have to say, I've been enjoying the daiquiris rather a lot.

By day, Jacob and I swim in turquoise waters; we take in the beauty of the reef that surrounds the island; we laze on the beach drinking from coconuts and wrap ourselves together for long afternoon naps.

By night, we make love for hours on end in our over water bungalow. He knows just what to do to make my toes curl.

We are not careful.

I was brought up in a catholic home, and while we didn't heed most practices there were a few that resonated deep within me. I knew from an early age that I would never have children out of wedlock; I wanted my children and I to share a last name with their father. I also knew that I would only marry once. Divorce is a gigantic no-no in my book. Don't get me wrong, I don't have issues with other people doing it, but for me, marriage means more than just a piece of paper.

The day Jacob proposed to me, I told him of my feelings. In reply, he swooped me into his arms and told me if I said yes to him, that he would never, ever let me go.

I smile at the memory, and at the bronzed man who held me so securely in his arms.

There was never any question about Jake; he is honest, reliable, warm, and no matter what, he was there for me. I know I'm a lucky woman to have him.

I know this is another super short one, we wiill get a touch longer soon, i promise.

I had an anonymous reviewer last chapter, I'm really sorry I can't reply to your review personally - because it was honestly the nicest thing anyone has reviewed with - ever. So, to whoever you are, thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to me. And in reply to your question - yes I am continuing with MO, its simply that the chapters require rather a lot more work than these, so they do take a little longer. Also I am trying to create a bit of a back log of work, before I post again :)

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