Through highs and lows and ups and downs, through his absences on the tour and everything else they’d been through together, she and Evan had become closer than ever. And as she took Big Mac’s arm and heard Evan switch to a solo version of “My Amazing Grace,” she followed the sound of his voice down the path just as the sun touched the horizon, firing the sky with brilliant colors, the same way Evan had filled her life with magic.

He locked his gaze on her as he sang the song he’d written for her, and never looked away as she made her way toward him on the arm of his father. When Evan’s voice faltered, Owen picked up the slack, finishing the song while Evan put down his guitar and stepped forward to meet her, hugging his dad as he delivered her to him.

Grace handed her flowers to Laura as Owen took his place next to Evan.

Grace would never forget the way Evan looked at her when he took her hands and brought them to his lips, kissing the back of each one. “You take my breath away,” he said softly.

This man, this extraordinarily handsome, sexy, talented, sweet man, was going to be her husband. He’d shown her his heart the first night she met him, and nothing she’d seen since then had altered that unforgettable first impression.

The resort had provided a celebrant who led them through the recitation of traditional vows and the exchange of rings. Then he turned to the groom. “Evan?”

Evan smiled down on her and gave her hands a reassuring squeeze. “From the first time I saw you in the crowd at the marina, I couldn’t look away. While I was having a blast playing with Owen, you’d had a rough night. Something drew me to you, and that same thing has been drawing me to you ever since. You are the sweetest, sassiest, sexiest woman I’ve ever known, and I can’t wait to hit the road with you and see where life takes us. I can’t wait to see you pregnant with our babies. I can’t wait for everything with you. Thank you for taking this amazing ride with me. I promise you’ll never be bored.”

Grace laughed as she cried and tried to collect herself so she could respond.

Evan released her hands long enough to wipe the tears off her face and then reclaimed her hands.