I release a shaky breath and try not to cry, but I fail. Nicole hands me a tissue, but Eli wipes it away before it falls. We smile at each other and the minister nods at him.
“Love wasn’t something I was ever looking for. I didn’t seek it out or hope it would come along, but then I found you. Through a sea of people, my eyes met yours. I suddenly didn’t know how to breathe. All I wanted to do was talk to you, touch you, know you, and I had to find a way. I had no idea that moment would flip my entire world upside down. That the words to that song would be exactly what you are, my once in a lifetime. I had no way of knowing that one night could alter every tomorrow. Knowing that you’re with me gives me all I need. Heather, I would chase you over a thousand more fences if it meant I had the next day beside you.” I giggle through the tears, and he grins. “I won’t ever give up on us. I’ll fight every darkness that threatens to blind our love. I’ll never let you feel alone because you’ll always have me. On my bad days, I promise to come to you and lean on you for support. On your bad days, I promise to be your rock. I will love you through every doubt, fear, laugh, cry, and emotion that you may have. When we’re apart, I will love you through the distance. From this day forward, I promise that you’ll be my day, night, and my tomorrow.”
Tears of happiness fall down my cheek, and all I want to do is kiss him. Eli slips the eternity band on my finger, and then he steps closer and brings his hands up to cup my face. Before the minister is finished declaring us man and wife, Eli’s lips are on mine, sealing all our promises until the end of time.
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Acknowledgments
I keep joking that I’ll just write a blanket thank you, but then I remember how nuts I am when I’m working on a book. If you deal with me during this process, you deserve so much more than what’s back here.
To my husband and children. I don’t know how you deal with me, but I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. I love you all with my whole heart.
My beta readers, Katie, Melissa, Michelle, Clarissa, and Shera: Thank you so much for your support and love during this book. I had so much fun going through this journey. You keep me laughing when I feel like punching myself in the face.
My assistants Melissa and Christy: You guys are my heart. No matter how insane I am, you keep me around.
My publicist, Danielle, thank you for dealing with my rambling messages and still somehow making sense of what I mean. I’m grateful for you more than you will ever know.
My readers. There’s no way I can thank you enough. It still blows me away that you read my words. You guys are everything to me.
Bloggers: You’re the heart and soul of this industry. Thank you for choosing to read my books and fit me in your insane schedules. I appreciate it more than you know.
Ashley, my editor, for always pushing me to write outside of my comfort zone. It’s truly a blessing to work with you and I love our crazy process. Sommer Stein, from Perfect Pear Creative, for being my friend and creating the most amazing cover ever. Janice and Kara for proofreading and making sure each detail is perfect! Christine, from Type A Formatting, your support is invaluable. I truly love your beautiful hearts.
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About the Author
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Corinne Michaels is the author of nine romance novels. She’s an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife.
After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.
Forget Me Not
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Merciless World
A Kiss to Tell
Possessive
Merciless
Heartless
Breathless
Endless
A Kiss To Keep
A Single Glance
A Single Kiss
A Single Touch
Hard to Love
Merciless World Spin Off
It’s Our Secret
Standalone Novels:
Broken
Forget Me Not
Sins and Secrets Duets:
Imperfect (Imperfect Duet book 1)
Unforgiven (Imperfect Duet book 2)