After everything we went through, everything’s fallen into place and only gets better from here.
Ava fusses as Clara pulls her out of her crib. It’s high-pitched and squeaky and the most adorable sound. “Okay, big girl. Everyone’s waiting. Your pregnant auntie Sienna is going to kill me. Between the hormones and her determination not to eat carbs, we’ve got problems, sister.” She giggles as Ava wraps her tiny hand around Clara’s finger.
I chuckle along with her. Sienna’s an even bigger handful now that she’s pregnant, but she keeps things interesting. She moved away from Sunnyville when she met her baby’s father, Evan, but they didn’t go far. Their house in Riverville is close enough for her to surprise visit us every other day, because she’s not convinced labor is as bad as they say.
Clara and I try to keep it light.
I kiss Ava on her head, sighing in contentment, then hold Clara’s hand. We meet Jacob in the hall. He’s gone finishing with Terry and me several times the last few years, and he’s getting better. When he’s old enough, he and I will share a whiskey neat, just like I imagined I would with my own dad. He’s becoming a young man Clara and I are both proud of.
He smiles and holds his hands out for his baby sister. As a family, we head downstairs together to celebrate Ava’s first birthday.
Our story started with “we’re just friends,” but now, as husband and wife, as parents, we’re forever.
THE END
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Georgia Coffman is a contemporary romance author with a Master’s in Professional Writing. She loves books, the TV show Friends, and shopping. When she’s not doing any of the above, she and her husband enjoy working out, traveling, and playing with their two dogs. She loves to connect with readers!
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Acknowledgements
Thank you, reader, for picking up this friends to lovers romance. This is the first time I’ve written a romance like this, and it was an overall joy to write, even when it wasn’t (ha). I hope you enjoyed Dax and Clara’s journey to happy ever after.
Thank you Kristy for taking a chance on me and accepting me to write in your world. When I read the books in the Everyday Heroes series, I couldn’t put them down, and I had massive book hangovers after each one. I never wanted to leave Sunnyville and all its quirks, so having the opportunity to add to the world has been a giant honor.
To Marion, you are truly an editing wizard, and I’m so happy I had you in my corner for this book. Thank you for all your insightful notes, as well as your encouragement. Writing this book was difficult at times, but you definitely made it easier with your guidance.
Thank you Marla, as always, for your keen proofreading eye. You catch so many little details that I skipped right over, and I’m truly thankful for your help.
Jill—BIG thanks to you for working with me on the formatting, teasers, and graphics for this book. You are so patient and encouraging, and I’m so happy the book world brought us together!
To my beta readers—Bobbie Jo and Laurie—thank you for your honest feedback. Thanks to Haley and Prisda for reading early drafts as well—you’re amazing! Your support and encouragement means the world.
To the real-life Ed—thanks for keeping it light with your one-liners and jokes. You’re one-of-a-kind.
Thank you Chelle, for your uplifting words of advice when I had to revise so many parts of this story, and I thought I would lose it. Thank you for keeping me sane. I’m so lucky we met and that you’re always so willing to help, whether it’s for my blurb or just to listen when I need to ramble. You’re the best.
To Jonathan, thanks for speaking with me and providing your insight as a doctor. You helped me bring this story and setting to life for these characters, and I truly appreciate your time and expertise.
To Jody, your insight was so valuable and critical for this story. Our texts and phone calls to chat about this book were fun and helpful, and I appreciate you so much. You’re one of the strongest women and mothers I know. Keep being you because you’re awesome, and I’m lucky to call you my friend.
Mom—thank you so much for always being my cheerleader. Thank you for reading and texting me along the way. I live for your messages full of so many capital letters and emojis to let me know how much you’re enjoying the book and how proud you are of me. To you and Buddy, thank you both for sharing with us about life in Greece. I can’t express how grateful I am for you both and your light in my life.
To my husband, my very own happy ever after, thank you so much for not only your support of this dream, but for your constant encouragement. You root for me every step of the way. You’re there to distract me when I need it. When my nerves are so unbearable I can’t think straight, you’re there with a glass of wine and encouraging words to make it all better. Thank you for being you. I love you, forever and always.
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The Catch
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Combust
Cockpit
Control
Faking It
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Reveal
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