If We Were a Movie
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And with that simple answer, my entire world changed again, just as it had the night my brothers destroyed my laptop. If so much good could come from such a bad night, I couldn’t even imagine how much joy lay ahead of me now, but I was ready for it to start.
Climbing to my feet, I pulled Jordan to hers and kissed her to the sound of cheers all around us. The second we pulled apart, Colin tackled us, squealing and more teary-eyed than Jordan. “You guys.” He sniffled and hugged us again. “I just love you guys so much. And a wedding! I’m so excited!”
“But are you going to be the best man or the maid of honor?” I asked, winking at Jordan.
We all burst into laughter, and I slipped the ring on Jordan’s finger. “It was my mother’s,” I admitted.
“Nate!” Jordan gasped. She shook her head. “No, I couldn’t—”
“I want you to.”
“But your dad—”
“It was his idea. I went home to ask him if I was completely crazy, asking you to marry me at my age.”
“Which you are,” Colin teased. “The both of you.”
I laughed. “Maybe. But Dad gave me his blessing. He and Mom weren’t much older than us. He said fate doesn’t always work on our timetable. When something’s right, it’s right, and we should just go for it.”
Jordan cocked a brow at me. “Your dad said that?”
“Maybe that part was Pearl before she left. Whatever. The point is, Dad says welcome to the family. He said he could never give this ring to anyone else, but the thought of you wearing it feels right. Of course, if you want your own, we can—”
“No. No, it’s perfect. I would be honored to wear your mother’s ring.”
I didn’t realize how much I was hoping she would say yes until the words left her mouth and she was smiling at the ring. My chest burned at the sight of it on her finger.
She glanced at me, grinning, and I fell in love with her all over again. “Thank you, Nate. I love it. Look, it even already fits perfectly.”
“Somehow,” Colin said, “that doesn’t surprise me.”
It didn’t surprise me, either. After everything Jordan and I had experienced, I’d become a believer in fate.
“So…,” Jordan said, sliding her arms up over my shoulders and around my neck. I happily slipped my arms around her waist and squeezed her tightly to me. “You’re coming with me to LA this summer.”
I grinned. “I’m coming with you to LA this summer.”
“You know what this means, don’t you?”
“What?”
Her eyes sparkled and her grin fell crooked. “It means we’re going to have to get you some flip-flops.”
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
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Kelly
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
So many people to thank this time around!
Always have to start by thanking the Dear Husband. Josh, you are my rock, and I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for all that you do to support and encourage me, and to talk me down off the ledge when I lose it.
Thank you to all of the wonderful women in this project. Karey White, Rachael Anderson, Heather B. Moore, Julie Wright, Heidi Ashworth, Taylor Dean, Michele Paige Holmes, Janette Rallison, Regina Sirois, Sheralyn Pratt, and Jaima Fixen. You ladies are awesome. I loved the concept of the Matchmaker series and am honored that you all were willing to invite me into the project.
Thank you to my wonderful beta readers on this project. Robin, Mom, Karie, Jen, and Christy. Your willingness to give me honest feedback even if I had to take a beating really saved me. Your critiques are invaluable to me. Thank you so much for helping me to make my manuscripts so much better than they are.
And to my dearest friends, “The Book Ladies” as my kids call you. You are a huge part of the reason that I have any sanity left. Thank you for the endless hours of chatting and kicking back with me when I need to vent. You are the bestest friends I could ever ask for! Thank you for always being there for me when I need you!
To my editor, Jen. I can never thank you enough. You are the best! I’m so glad to have you on my team.
And to my launch team on this book, thank you all so much for your enthusiasm, feedback, and support. And of course, thank you so much for all your efforts in helping me to spread the word about this book. You really helped me get excited for this release, and you have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She’s obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children. Connect with Kelly through social media: Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Blog.
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Table of Contents
TITLE
ALSO BY KELLY ORAM
KELLY ORAM NEWSLETTER
COPYRIGHT
DEDICATION
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
EPILOGUE
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
THE POWER OF THE MATCHMAKER SERIES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABOUT KELLY ORAM