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The Shacking Up Series

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by Helena Hunting


  “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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  The Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request.

  ISBN 978-1-250-25739-0 (trade paperback)

  ISBN 978-1-250-18401-6 (ebook)

  First Edition: July 2019

  Also by Helena Hunting

  Shacking Up

  Hooking Up

  Getting Down

  Making Up

  I Flipping Love You

  Handle with Care

  About the Author

  Author photograph by Sebastian Lohnghorn

  New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Pucked, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy. You can sign up for author updates here.

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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

  Cover illustration: couple © subarashii21/Shutterstock.com

  eISBN 978-1-250-75202-4

  First Edition: December 2019

  Our eBooks may be purchased in bulk for promotional, educational, or business use. Please contact the Macmillan Corporate and Premium Sales Department at 1-800-221-7945, extension. 5442, or by e-mail at MacmillanSpecialMarkets@macmillan.com.

 

 

 


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