Every Moment with You (Redeeming Love #1)

by J.E. Parker

“Hendrix, I swear if I fall and die I’m going to come back as a ghost and haunt you. And I don’t just mean tapping on walls and flipping light switches on and off either. I mean the kind of haunt you where I yank you out of bed while you’re sleeping and drag you into oncoming traffic.” “You probably would.” “I totally would.” I looked down at her, and her green eyes met mine. Her mouth was set in a thin line as her chest rose and fell rapidly. “Don’t worry. You won't fall. Even if you did, you wouldn’t be able to haunt me because I’d be dead too.” She froze, her eyes wide. “Why would you be dead too?” I traced her bottom lip with my thumb. “Because a man can’t live without his heart. And you, pretty girl, are my heart.”

I drummed my fingers on the table. "Welcome to the family, Shelby. Straitjackets are provided, and moonshine is optional. Just make sure you remember the cardinal rules. No wearing shoes in the house, no being late for supper, and, most importantly—never eat the last slice of pie.”