by S. J. Sylvis
I sunk back into my seat, feeling completely surprised and overwhelmed with gratitude.
Hayley patted my hand before giving it a squeeze, and Piper dipped forward to smile again.
The rest of the ceremony passed quickly, and soon, my aisle was lining up to get our diplomas. Hayley turned around before her name was called. “It’s funny,” she laughed. “I honestly wasn’t sure I’d make it out of this school alive.”
Piper laughed from beside me.
“You know what?” I said, ready to be real with them for the first time in my entire life. “Neither did I.”
Hayley’s name was called, but before she shook the headmaster’s hand, she ran down the steps and gave Piper and me a hug. We all laughed and somehow formed a bond that I didn’t think was possible.
“Here's to the next stage of our lives, babes,” Piper said before letting Hayley go.
I glanced to Eric, and all three boys were beaming. Eric gave me a wink, and I knew right then that high school may not have been the best time of my life like everyone said, but it did have some of the best moments, and that was good enough.
The End
Afterword
Wow. I can’t believe the English Prep series is over. These books mean a lot to me. There is a big part of me in each and every book and I can honestly say this series has changed my career (in a good way)! This series clicked with me. These stories came from my soul, each and every word flowed out of me (almost) effortlessly. That doesn’t mean they were easy to write, not even a little bit, but they felt right. I have found my home in this series and I just want to say an extra thank you to everyone who has read the English Prep series and who has also fallen in love with these characters. I appreciate all of your support so SO much.
xoxo.
SJ
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English Prep Series
All the Little Lies
All the Little Secrets
All the Little Truths
Standalones
Three Summers
Yours Truly, Cammie
Chasing Ivy
Falling for Fallon
Truth
Acknowledgments
Joe & our two sweet babes, you three will always be the first people I mention here because I love you more than anything in the world. Thanks for being my happiness. <3
To the rest of my family, thank you for always supporting me and buying my books, even if you don’t read them (please do not read these, or I will never ever look you in the face again). I love you!
My girl gang (Tay & Kristen), I’d be lost without you and your (almost) daily tiktok dances. You two are my besties and I’m pretty sure we knew each other in a different life. Ilysm!
Laura, thank you for always sending me comforting words and for being the best friend ever! I am SO thankful we are in this together. Love you!
To my betas (Megan, Andrea, & Becca), thank you for beta reading Eric and Madeline and helping me make this story perfect!! You are gems.
To my editor, Jenn. Thank you for always making my work shine! I am SO thankful for you!
Dana, where would I be without our daily voice messages? Thank you for being such a good friend and for helping me work through any plot holes! Love you!
Cass, you’re pretty much my sister too since Tay and I are twins but anyway, thanks for proofing for me. <3
Emily—one of the smartest people I know—thank you for teaching me what a pneumothorax/thoracotomy is. Love you forever!
To my readers, bloggers, etc. THANK YOU for sticking with me through this journey. Thank you for supporting me, for reading my stories, and for loving my English Prep gang as much as I do. I love you!!
Xoxo,
SJ
About the Author
S.J. Sylvis is a romance author who is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two small kiddos, and dog. She is obsessed with coffee, becomes easily attached to fictional characters, and spends most of her evenings buried in a book!
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