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He slips the ring onto my finger, and I notice he’s wearing the ring I gave him on his left hand. In his eyes, we are already one.
He places his left hand under mine, angling it perfectly, so our fingers are entwined. Looking at the rings on our fingers, he smiles, his tears mixed in with the pouring rain.
“Forever,” he whispers.
“Forever,” I confirm, choking back a sob.
He pulls me towards him, resting his head against my belly, still on his knees.
“I thought you wanted to leave it to fate,” I whisper, remembering his words.
Jasper takes a moment, finally replying as he raises those hypnotic eyes to meet mine. “Fuck fate. You’re my destiny,” he says with sincerity. “You always have been, and always will be. You’re my forever and a day.”
I nod because he’s right.
Life.
We are all just bystanders in its path.
What we make of it, well… that’s entirely up to us.
And me… I choose Jasper White.
Forever and a day.
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Writing the final acknowledgments for a series I have so loved to write is bittersweet. The blood, sweat and tears that went into the I Surrender Trilogy have been so worth it. Would I do it again? You bet your ass I would!
The following people continue to rock my world...daily.
My amazing husband, Daniel. Thank you for your support, encouragement and just being there. Being a writer can sometimes be a lonely job, but you’re always there, holding my hand. I love you.
My beautiful family- mum, dad, Fran, Matt, Samantha, Amelia, Gayle, Peter, Luke, Leah and Shirley. I am the luckiest person alive to know each and every one of you. You brighten up my world in ways I honestly cannot express.
Ps. Shirley, I’m sorry for swearing!
My awesome friend, Louise, my angel. I have known you for so many years, and each year, you continue to show me unconditional love and support-thank you. I’m honoured to be your friend. I cannot wait for the day we are neighbours, and I can come over and eat olive dip with you every day.
Jasmine, you are truly a star. Your friendship means so much to me because you ‘get’ me. You get my stupidness, you get my randomness, and you get my Leto obsession. If that isn’t true friendship, then I don’t know what is.
Gemma, you brighten up my world with your laugh. Your happiness is infectious, and I hope we are neighbours forever!
Lisa Edward and Beth Michele. Without you ladies, I dare say, this Trilogy may not have ever been completed. Thank you for your encouragement and just listening when I needed you.
My brilliant editor, Toni Rakestraw. I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again, I LOVE YOU! Nothing is ever too much for you.
Morgan Black from Cover Up Designs, thank you for being so damn amazing, and patient! So very patient!
Emily Tippetts, Stacey Tippetts and Tianna Samson: you girls made me cry. The first time I saw Surrendered all formatted, was simply amazing. I will never forget that feeling for as long as I live.
My babies, you are my life.
All the bloggers who helped get the word out, I thank you.
My readers, holy crap! You guys are bloody awesome!! I can’t believe how lucky I am to have such an amazing bunch of supportive fans. THANK YOU!
Lastly, I have to thank Ava, Jasper, Veronica and Lucas. I’m so happy you chose me. Although, I have a feeling there’s more to come...
Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson.
When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two.
She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers, and her inspiration comes from everyday life. She is an Amazon Bestselling Author in the US, Canada and the UK.
Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals.
She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Books by Monica James
Dedication
Chapter 1: Child’s Play
Chapter 2: Confessions
Chapter 3: Ignorance is Bliss
Chapter 4: Maybe Baby
Chapter 5: This is Where it Begins
Chapter 6: I Don’t Think We’re in Chicago Anymore, Toto
Chapter 7: Atomic Bomb Love
Chapter 8: Table Manners
Chapter 9: Remember When…
Chapter 10: Girl Interrupted
Chapter 11: Truths
Chapter 12: Dance with Me
Chapter 13: Doctor Love
Chapter 14: Sex on Fire
Chapter 15: Harmonies Sucks
Chapter 16: I’m a Rock Star
Chapter 17: No Holding Back
Chapter 18: Miracles
Chapter 19: Bottled Up
Chapter 20: Kiss and Tell
Chapter 21: Silent Influences
Chapter 22: Not Another Groupie!
Chapter 23: Reality Bites
Chapter 24: Births, Deaths and Marriages
Chapter 25: No
Chapter 26: The Last Kiss
Chapter 27: And Just Like That…
Chapter 28: Surprises
Chapter 29: The Last Supper
Chapter 30: Who’s Your Daddy?
Chapter 31: It’s All About the Money, Money, Money
Chapter 32: Let It Be
Chapter 33: It’s War
Chapter 34: I’m Ready
Chapter 35: Happy Birthday… Bitch
Chapter 36: Once Upon a Time…
Chapter 37: I’m Already Gone
Chapter 38: When I Was Your Man
Chapter 39: Surrendered
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Book Designer