“Only a million?”
“To start. Is that a yes?”
“Technically you didn’t ask a question.” I cup his face between my hands, smiling at his anxious expression. “Of course it’s a yes, Griffin. You’re the only person I want to road trip through this life with.”
He kisses me, long and slow, promises of our forever whispered across my lips as he slips the ring on my finger.
I never imagined finding someone whose soul feels like it’s part of my own. My love for Griffin is consuming, and sometimes overwhelming, but his is the same for me, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
“I love you,” I whisper against his lips.
“Endlessly.”
Acknowledgments
As always, endless love to my husband and daughter, who give me the time, love, and support to pursue this dream. You’re the most amazing humans and I’m blessed to love you.
Kimberly, this series wouldn’t have happened, or found its home at SMP, without you. It’s an honor and a privilege to work with you and call you my friend. Thank you for everything.
To my SMP family—Tiffany, Eileen, Marissa, Kelly, and Naureen—thank you for giving these characters a place to live outside of my head. I’ve loved every single minute of this journey.
Debra, as always, you are the pepper to my salt; your friendship and your input are invaluable and I love you like family.
Leigh, I’m so glad I pestered you enough that you ended up as my friend. Thank you for always putting a positive spin on things when I get hung up on the wrong details.
Sarah, I say this every time, but I honestly couldn’t do it without you. I’m so lucky to have you in my life, as a friend and someone to keep me in line. Hustlers, how I managed to find such a wonderful group of women is beyond me, and I’m so very fortunate to have you. I love you, ladies.
Jenn, Sarah and Brooke from SBPR, thank you for all you do to help make things run smoothly, and for being part of my tribe. You’re magic and I adore all of you.
Nina, the past five years have been a whirlwind, and the five before that were the same. I can’t wait to celebrate you this year, like you’ve done for me countless times.
Mom, Dad, and Mel, thank you for celebrating every new milestone with me—and Dad, thank you for being my biggest fan even though I forbade you from ever reading one of my books.
To my tribe: Deb, Leigh, Tijan, Ruth, Kellie, Erika, Kelly, Taylor, Karen, Marty, Sarah GS, Gel, and Susi, thank you for always being there. I adore all of you.
To my author friends who have shown me so much love and support along the way, you inspire me. I’m so lucky to have such amazing colleagues.
My Beaver Den: you’re an amazing group of readers. Your enthusiasm and excitement for love stories is the reason I’m here, doing my thing.
To the readers, bloggers, and Bookstagrammers who constantly share their love of reading, thank you for all you do. Your passion is fuel for my writing soul.
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
First published in the United States by SMP Swerve, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group.
MAKING UP. Copyright © 2019 by Helena Hunting. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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First Edition: July 2019
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
SHACKING UP
Dedication
Chapter 1: Keep Your Tongue to Yourself
Chapter 2: The Impact of Flu Medication and Alcohol
Chapter 3: Screw You, Awesome Kisser
Chapter 4: Dinner Plans
Chapter 5: Homes for the Homeless
Chapter 6: Movin’ On Up
Chapter 7: Firecrackers in My Pants
Chapter 8: Bon Voyage
Chapter 9: Phone Calls
Chapter 10: Luckless
Chapter 11: Party Time
Chapter 12: Mine
Chapter 13: Jobs for the Jobless
Chapter 14: Dancing Shoes
Chapter 15: Accidental Snuggles
Chapter 16: Hard to Control Hard-Ons
Chapter 17: The Jig Is Up
Chapter 18: Bliss to Bad News
Chapter 19: I Hate Brittany
Chapter 20: New Digs
Chapter 21: Worst
Chapter 22: Ice Cream Tastes Like Heartbreak
Chapter 23: Break a Leg
Epilogue: Socks
Acknowledgments
Acclaim for the novels of Helena Hunting
Copyright
HOOKING UP
Dedication
Prologue: No More Bad Boys
Chapter 1: Wedding Unbliss
Chapter 2: Fuck Yeah, or Maybe Not
Chapter 3: OMG
Chapter 4: Fuck You, Motherfucker
Chapter 5: Anti-Honeymoon
Chapter 6: Fuck Toy Warehouse
Chapter 7: Mile High
Chapter 8: Don’t Touch That
Chapter 9: Honeymoon Blues
Chapter 10: Dick Punch
Chapter 11: Martini Mouth
Chapter 12: After the Orgasms
Chapter 13: Swoon
Chapter 14: Complicated
Chapter 15: Toys Toys Toys
Chapter 16: Claim
Chapter 17: Alone and Lonely
Chapter 18: Home
Chapter 19: New News
Chapter 20: Private Party
Chapter 21: I Can’t Stop
Chapter 22: No Self-Control
Chapter 23: Hurtful Truths
Chapter 24: Falling Apart
Chapter 25: Believe Me
Chapter 26: Unbreak Me
Epilogue: With Me
Acknowledgments
Copyright
MAKING UP
Dedication
Chapter 1: Sexy Suit
Chapter 2: Sexy Stalker. Maybe.
Chapter 3: Phone Roulette
Chapter 4: Onion Kisses
Chapter 5: Wine and Dine
Chapter 6: And the Surprise of the Night Goes To . . .
Chapter 7: Holy Awesome
Chapter 8: Overreaction. Or Maybe not.
Chapter 9: The Morning After
Chapter 10: Fuck Up
Chapter 11: So Sorry, Stalker
Chapter 12: Mr. Mogul Mills
Chapter 13: Supply Closet Conversations
Chapter 14: Sugar N
ot-Quite Daddy
Chapter 15: Baby Daddy
Chapter 16: Bliss Undone
Chapter 17: Just Listen
Chapter 18: Misery Loves Coolers and Cristal
Chapter 19: Company Meet Misery
Chapter 20: Get the Girl
Chapter 21: Walk the Plank
Chapter 22: Port Promises
Chapter 23: The Tower of Mills Men
Chapter 24: Meet the Fam
Chapter 25: Could the Real Asshole Please Stand Up?
Chapter 26: Heavy Bags
Epilogue: Get Cozy
Acknowledgments
Copyright
Also by Helena Hunting
About the Author
Copyright
These are works of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in these novels are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
THE SHACKING UP SERIES. Copyright © 2019 by Helena Hunting. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
www.stmartins.com
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eISBN 978-1-250-75202-4
First Edition: December 2019
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