Mistletoe Bachelors (20 page)

As the season draws near, my heart is filled with love and joy as I watch the hope and
happiness spread all around, from Manhattan to Whistler to Tuscumbia, and everywhere else.
Through my travels this holiday season, I’ve learned it doesn’t matter where you are in the
world, the spirit of Christmas will always find you there.

“Wow, is that how you see me?” Cole finished reading the article and closed the magazine.
“I meant every word.” Madison let the pillow fall back to the couch.
Cole kissed the palm of her hand, his eyes never leaving hers. “Then how about spending

every holiday with me?”
“Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?” Madison smiled.
“I’m asking you to marry me.” Cole’s tone was serious, quiet—his feelings for her written

all over his handsome face.
Madison’s eyes welled with tears of happiness, and she flung her arms around him.
“Is that a
yes
?” Cole laughed and squeezed her tight.
Madison leaned back and brought her lips to his. “Yes, bachelor number five, yes.”