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    A Christmas Proposal: Strictly Professional, #2
    A Christmas Proposal: Strictly Professional, #2
    A Christmas Proposal: Strictly Professional, #2
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    A Christmas Proposal: Strictly Professional, #2

    By Sherri Hayes

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    ***This is an extended epilogue to Strictly Professional. It is highly recommended that you read that book first.***

    Matthew Andersen knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Cali Stanton. Since she came into his life just five months ago, his world has completely changed for the better. With everything in their lives finally coming together, he was determined to make their first Christmas a memorable one.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSherri Hayes
    Release dateAug 14, 2016
    ISBN9780990959694
    A Christmas Proposal: Strictly Professional, #2

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      A Christmas Proposal - Sherri Hayes

      A Christmas Proposal

      A Strictly Professional Novella

      By

      Sherri Hayes

      A Christmas Proposal

      A Strictly Professional Novella

      Sherri Hayes

      Copyright 2016 by Sherri Hayes

      e-book ISBN: 978-0-9909596-9-4

      Cover Design: Sara Eirew Photographer

      Layout Design: Riane Holt

      This book was originally published through The Writer’s Coffee Shop in December 2011. The book has been extensively edited for re-release in 2016.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, places, characters and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination and are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or establishments is solely coincidental.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Other Books by Sherri Hayes

      About the Author

      Chapter 1

      Matthew Andersen opened the red velvet box the salesclerk placed on the counter. The diamonds sparkled where they sat nestled in between white satin. It had taken him over a week to find the right ring. He couldn’t wait to see it on her finger.

      Would you like to check the sizing? the salesclerk asked.

      No. I’m sure it’s fine.

      The young woman turned the box a little to the side so she could get a better view of the ring. She’s a lucky woman.

      Matthew shook his head. I’m the lucky one.

      She grinned. A Christmas proposal?

      It was Matthew’s turn to smile. I have it all planned out. I want it to be perfect for her.

      I’m sure it will be. It’s a beautiful ring. The woman handed him his receipt. Would you like me to wrap it up for you? I have some silver paper in the back.

      He could see Cali holding the small, neatly wrapped package and trying to figure out what it was. Yes, please.

      The salesclerk disappeared into the back with the ring, leaving him alone in the store. He ambled over to a case full of necklaces. Cali didn’t wear much jewelry—mainly because of her work—but there were always special occasions and with his promotion he could afford to spoil her a little.

      On the right, there was a platinum necklace with a single diamond teardrop. He recalled the black and white dress she’d worn to the hospital gala. The necklace would look delicate and graceful around her neck in the strapless gown.

      He glanced up as the salesclerk reappeared. I’d like to take a closer look at this, please.

      She placed the wrapped box on the glass counter, and reached into the case to pull out the necklace.

      When she set it in front of him, Matthew knew he couldn’t pass it up. Can you wrap this up as well?

      Of course. He was sure he was making the woman’s day if she worked on commission.

      Fifteen minutes later, Matthew jogged across the street to his car. Winters in Chicago tended to be brutal and this year was no exception. The wind cut through his coat and left a chill in his bones. What he wanted to do more than anything was go home and curl up with Cali, preferably in their bed.

      Unfortunately, that wasn’t going to happen. Cali was working and wouldn’t get off until after midnight. When she’d taken the

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