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A few weeks later, she’d started a new job at Harlow & Phillips, an up-and-coming publisher owned by one of Catherine’s friends. It was a perfect fit, and she finally got the chance to show off her talents. I was so incredibly proud of her, even if her job had her pulling all kinds of crazy hours. I respected her drive, and I vowed to support her in all things.
“What’s this?” Olivia asked, stepping closer to evaluate the stack of books on the bed.
She’d been so busy baking cookies, it had given me time to set up. On the bed was a stack of books—all the ones we’d read together as part of the Spines for Soldiers program.
“Alone in Alaska, Insatiable.” Her smile widened as she named the titles until she got to the one on the bottom. She removed it from the stack. “What’s this?”
“A love story,” I said. “I think you’ll really enjoy it. It’s a new release, and you have the only copy.”
“Awesome!” She grinned, flipping it over before finally opening it. She gasped when she saw our emails and pictures printed out. “Connor. This is us…”
She paged through it, smiling as she skimmed some of the emails. Until finally, she got to the back, a blank page. An unwritten story, a future with limitless potential.
I knelt to the floor before her. “Olivia—”
She held her hands to her mouth, green eyes wide and already misting with tears. I took one of her hands in mine, needing her touch to ground me. To center me, as always. She was my world, my universe, and I wanted nothing more than her happiness.
“You believed in me, when I didn’t believe in myself. You saw the good in me. You loved me for who I am without trying to change me. And I hope you know how much I love you. I promise to protect you, love you, and cherish you for the rest of my life.”
I released her hand to pull a small velvet box out of my pocket and present the ring to her. “Marry me, Goody.”
“Yes.” She smiled through her tears. “Yes, of course.”
I slid the ring onto her finger—a perfect fit. And I pulled her into my arms, crushing my lips to hers. I knew that no matter what the future held, she was my happily ever after.
THE END
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Acknowledgments
Connor and Olivia’s story was so much fun to write! They came to life on the page, demanding their story be written, despite the fact that I was already working on a different project. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. I hope you enjoyed reading their story as much as I loved writing it.
I had such a hard time saying goodbye to them, that I wrote not one, but two, bonus scenes. Plus, their wedding is heavily featured in Unpredictable. You can find info about all of that on my website.
Now, on to the most important part of any book—the acknowledgements section!
First of all, a huge thank you to Corinne Michaels and Crystal Pugh for giving me this opportunity. I’m honored to have the chance to write in such a beloved world, and I hope you and your readers are pleased. I hope you feel I did your characters justice. It wasn’t a responsibility I took lightly, but it was a pleasure. You were both so professional and welcoming, and I can’t thank you enough.
A big thank you to the Hartley’s Hustlers and all my VIPs. You guys rock! I cannot possibly tell you how much your support means to me! I appreciate everything you ladies do to promote my books and to encourage me throughout my writing journey.
A huge thank you to all the bloggers, bookstagrammers, and readers who get excited, who post about my stories, and who have shown me a sense of genuine community and support! You guys rock! I totally geek out seeing your edits and posts, and I genuinely appreciate all the love you show my characters.
To all the authors who have been so kind and generous. Who have welcomed me into this community and answered so many questions. Not to mention all the authors who have joined me for Writer Wednesdays on IGTV. Talking to each and every one of you has been both fun and inspiring!
To my editor, Lisa with Silently Correcting Your Grammar. I so appreciate your attention to detail, and your patience with my questions. You always go above and beyond. And your comments crack me up! As always, thank you for helping me create a thoughtful and well-polished book I can be proud of. Your services and advice are invaluable.
Thank you to Mignon for designing such a gorgeous cover that really captures the feel of the story and characters.
Thank you to Ellen, as always. Thank you for being so supportive and positive, for being a friend. And thank you for sharing your incredible eye for detail.
A huge thank you to Kristen for being such an amazing friend. I value your judgment and honesty, and I so appreciate your support.
Thank you, Jade. You make me a stronger writer, and you challenge me on pacing. You are so clever and always provide great insight. I’m so grateful for your friendship!
Thank you to Brit! I love writing strong, badass female main characters, and you help ensure that they live up to their full potential. And that the men who dare to love them do too.
A huge thank you to all my beta readers. Thank you for making me a stronger writer, for offering your unique insight and advice. You each bring something unique to the table, and I’m always amazed and impressed by your suggestions. I’m so incredibly honored to have you on my team!
Thank you to my husband for always encouraging me. For always supporting my dreams. You are better than any book boyfriend I could ever imagine. And to my daughter, for always putting a smile on my face. You are spirited and independent, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Dream big, my darling.
A big huge thank you to Aunt Kathie for taking such good care of our daughter while I wrote. You listened to my ideas without judgment, you encouraged me to keep going, and you enabled me to write during a stressful time.
Thank you to my parents for always being so encouraging. For reading my books. For being my biggest fans!
If this list of people shows you anything, it’s that dreams are often the effort of many. I’m grateful to have such an awesome team. And I’m honored that you’ve taken the time to read my words.
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About the Author
Contemporary romance author, Jenna Hartley writes about strong, independent women and the men who dare to love them. Her characters aren’t perfect; they're authentic. Her passion is to make their stories feel as real for readers as they do to her, infusing each one with sexy, sweet, and laughable moments that reflect real love.
When she's not writing, Jenna spends her days chasing after a hilarious and imaginative toddler, as well as hunting down new allergy-friendly recipes for them to cook together. She lives in Texas with her family and loves nothing more than a good book, good chocolate, and Topo Chico.
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