I love to get lost in a good book, just like author Patti Shenberger. She shared one of her favorite scenes from her paranormal romance, The Laird's Lady:
The door to the dining room swung inward and Mrs. Goode entered the room, carrying two glasses of champagne.
"I do hope you've saved room for one more thing. It's a special toast. To celebrate Lady Noone's recovery."
Devin inwardly groaned. But she knew she wouldn't hurt the woman's feelings by refusing. "Of course."
Mrs. Goode set the crystal goblet down in front of her, and then moved to give Connor one. "I'll be leaving you now. Have a good evening."
"Thank you, Mrs. Goode, we'll see you in the morning." Connor nodded at her.
"Goodnight, Mrs. Goode." Devin reached for the goblet and moved it to her lips. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glint of something. Lowering the glass, she looked through the side and gasped.
"Connor."
"Yes, milady." He smiled at her.
Devin tilted the glass and fished out the object. Holding it in her hand, she stared at it. "It's a ring."
"Really, what kind of ring?"
"Diamond," Devin replied, drying it off with her napkin.
Connor pushed back his chair and crossed to her side. "Well, I guess there's only one thing to do, then." He took the ring from her hands and dropped to one knee.
"Lady Noone, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Devin stared at him incredulously. She opened her mouth, and then promptly closed it.
Connor shifted, uncertainty filling his face. "Lady Noone?"
"Yes," she whispered, then threw herself in his arms.
On the other side of the door, Devin heard the kitchen staff erupt in cheers.