A Note from Raye
This book was and still is my nemesis in some ways. I’m so thankful to have such an amazing writing partner who jumped in and helped me finish this story. She made Elliot everything I hoped he would be but could never manage to get it down on paper. Without Claire this book would still be sitting on my computer taunting me and making me feel a failure. Claire is honestly the most kind-hearted and generous person I know and to say she did this story justice would be an understatement. She made it amazing.
Acknowledgements
Once again, a huge thank you to all of our readers! Thank you for buying our books, for leaving us a review and for all of your support, it means the world to us!
Thank you also to Sarah Hansen for the beautiful cover, which is perfect for Elliot and Nora’s story. Thank you also to our beta readers and editor, your time and support is invaluable.
Thank you to Brit (My Little Book Nook) for your stunning flatlys that you expertly created for our book. We owe you and will always be grateful for your support!
As always, thanks to our crazy husbands, for your random ideas and cheeky one-liners!
About the Author
Not only is Claire Raye a really sweet pen name, it’s actually a pen name for two sarcastic best friends who met through their mutual love of reading. After bonding over books (and wine and cheese), they decided to take the plunge and see if they could write a book together and ta dah... The Rockport Beach Series was born! In addition to their shared love of food and dropping an occasional (read, a lot of) f bombs, the writing duo that is Claire Raye like to write about strong, sassy females who aren’t afraid to say what’s on their mind and the overprotective men who fall in love with them.
Both halves of Claire Raye are married and both of their husbands have a cheeky side that gets plenty of airtime in their books. From their smart mouths to their witty one-liners, there’s plenty of material to use for all those alpha males they love to write about.
Plans are already underway for the next series, which is sure to feature plenty of sass, steam and humor, and of course, a happily ever after! If that’s your thing, then a Claire Raye book is for you!
Table of Contents
Nora
Elliot
Part One: Nora
Chapter One
Twelve Years Ago- San Diego
Chapter Two
Present Day - New York City
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Part Two: Elliot
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Part Three: Nora & Elliot
Chapter Eighteen: Nora
Chapter Nineteen: Elliot
Chapter Twenty: Nora
Chapter Twenty-One: Elliot
Chapter Twenty-Two: Nora
Chapter Twenty-Three: Elliot
Chapter Twenty-Four: Nora
Chapter Twenty-Five: Elliot
Chapter Twenty-Six: Nora
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Elliot
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Nora
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Elliot
Chapter Thirty: Nora
Chapter Thirty-One: Elliot
Chapter Thirty-Two: Nora
Chapter Thirty-Three: Elliot
Chapter Thirty-Four: Nora
Chapter Thirty-Five: Elliot
Chapter Thirty-Six: Nora
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Elliot
What’s Next!
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A Note from Claire
A Note from Raye
Acknowledgements
About the Author