Shannon here: Kimberly Rose Johnson shares her proposal story plus a chance to win a copy of her latest Contemporary Romance, Designing Love. Comment or answer the question at the end of the post to enter the drawing for a Kindle e-book copy. Deadline: April 29th, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Kimberly:
My Very Unromantic Proposal Story by Kimberly Rose Johnson
I wish I could say my husband went all out and planned the perfect proposal, but that would be a lie. LOL I am probably married to one of the least romantic men on the planet. I’m constantly amazed by the proposal videos I see online. These men really put a lot of thought into how to propose—not my honey. 🙂
My man put zero thought and planning into his proposal. He actually proposed the day he purchased my ring. We’d talked about marriage and had even looked at rings, but he wanted to surprise me. Well he certainly did that. 🙂
He was visiting me in Oregon the weekend of my 19th birthday. The day before my birthday, we were sitting in my parent’s living room watching Air Wolf. Does anyone remember that show? It was one of my favorites. Anyway, I was sitting on one couch, and he was on the other. One minute we were watching TV and the next he pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him. I don’t remember if he got down on one knee or not. I don’t think he did.
I was shocked! I was still 18 and honestly didn’t expect him to propose so soon or in a moment like that. But, in spite of his lack of planning and impulsive proposal I said yes. We were married two months before my 20th birthday and have been together ever since. This year we will be married 27 years.
I guess that goes to show, a super romantic proposal isn’t necessary for a good marriage.
About Kimberly: Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing.
She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance that warms the heart and feeds the soul.
Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
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About the book – Designing Love: Someone is framing Sierra. Can Spencer Preston discover the true criminal before he loses her?
Sierra Robbins, single mother and interior design assistant, wants to provide a stable home for her teenage son and become a successful interior designer. She’s well on her way to both goals when she agrees to house sit a home in Sunriver, Oregon. It couldn’t be more perfect. She’ll be close to her job at Belafonte Designs while living rent-free. But things don’t go as expected beginning on day one when a police officer responds to the alarm they set off at the house. Was that alarm a sign of trouble to come?
Spencer Preston, lives for his job as a police officer in Sunriver, but when he responds to a house alarm and finds Sierra and her son there everything changes. Suddenly he finds himself torn between the upholding the law and protecting the woman he believes is innocent.
Question for Readers: What’s your design style in your home?
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Good Morning, Shannon! Thanks for having me on your lovely blog.
Thanks for being here, Kimberly. I loved your proposal story.
For my design style – I like pastels and French Provincial furnishings. My house is full of flea market finds and my office is beachy with white wicker. But I live with two men, so the den, our son’s room and bedroom are rustic. It’s like there’s a line drawn down the middle of the house 🙂
I love French Provincial. 🙂
Aww! Fun interview! My hubby didn’t plan a romantic proposal, either, and we’ve been married for 40 years. I already have this book and LOVE this book!
Hi, Becky! Thanks. Forty years is fantastic.
mine is country chic style
That’s a fun style too. Do you use a lot of whites Shelia?
Transitional…traditional meets Hobby Lobby finds. 🙂
Kim H. I’ve never been to a Hobby Lobby. We are getting where I live though. I can’t wait to check it out!
Oh my, Kimberly. You have not lived. Hobby Lobby is awesome. And a Christian company to boot. I could spend hours there. There are two, each an hour away from us. We have to go at least once a month.
My goodness! I can’t wait until ours opens.
I don’t really have a style,. I would say just comfortable with lots of blue and beige.
Comfortable is always nice.:)
I also have a very un-romantic husband. We have a lot of furniture pieces that at one time belonged to our family members. So you might say we are surrounded by memories of our loved ones who have gone on before.
Hi, Janet. I’m sure we are in good company when it comes to unromantic husbands. 🙂
We don’t really have a certain style. I would say colors are basically light brown and blue. Most of the furnishings are well used and comfortable. I’m looking forward to reading Designing Love. Thanks for the story about your proposal and the giveaway.
Hi Donna. Comfortable is great!
I have a winner! Maryann won the drawing. I appreciate Kimberly for being my guest and everyone else for stopping by.