Life couldn’t have ended up any more perfect. Even though I hate that word. Because nothing in life is truly that way. Perfection will always be the downfall of everything. Every person who can’t find the perfect love, the perfect job, the perfect life. Because, then you ask yourself, does perfect really exist? And if it did, would you want it?
And for the record, love is still broken. It’s still flawed in so many ways, but with Chase, it will always still be beautiful. He told me once in an argument, and yes, our imperfect marriage has them, the only thing that love will never do again is destroy us. We will always forgive, and we will always understand. Because love in the end will never let us down.
I told that to my parents’ grave when I visited them right before my wedding. I told them how I got it. That I didn’t need to find the same love as they had. Because no love is identical. But I found something that was irreplaceable. Because there was no one like Chase Green in this world. My heart can attest to that.
I’m sure one thing you’re dying to know is what came of my writing career. The last book I wrote was the start of my real life. When I truly started to live. I guess you would say the girl got the boy.
And that night, I knew there was no more denying the bond we shared. That unspoken feeling that’s almost bigger than love. While I lay in Chase’s arms, listening to the constant beat of his heart. I asked him about his version of the story he told me and if it had a name.
His reply?
“Yeah, it did, babe. I named it The Story of Us.”
THE END
First, and most importantly, I’d like to thank myself. It’s not easy having to drink all the wine in the world and sit in front of a computer writing your heart out, drinking your liver off and crying like a buffoon because part of the job is being one with your characters. You truly are amazing and probably the prettiest person in all the land. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Thanks to my husband who supports me, but also thinks I should spend less time on the computer and more time doing my own laundry.
Thanks to all my eyes and ears. Having a squad who has your back is the utmost important when creating a masterpiece. From betas, to proofers, to PA’s to my dog, Jackson who just got me when I didn’t get myself, thank you. This success is a solo mission. It comes with an entourage of awesome people who got my back. So, shout out to Amy Wiater, Ashley Cestra, Rachel Schneider, Jenny Hanson, Kristi Webster, Amber Higbie, and anyone who I may have forgotten! I appreciate you all!
Thank you to my editor Emily for helping bring this story to where it needed to be.
Thank you to Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations for creating my amazing cover. A cover is the first representation of a story and she nailed it.
Thank you to my awesome reader group, Club JD. All your constant support for what I do warms my heart. I appreciate all the time you take in helping my stories come to life within this community.
A big hug and wine clink to Stacey at Champagne Formats for always making my books look so pretty.
Thank you to the team at Enticing Journey for all your hard work in promoting this book!
And most importantly every single reader and blogger! THANK YOU for all that you do. For supporting me, reading my stories, spreading the word. It’s because of you that I get to continue in this business. And for that I am forever grateful.
Cheers. This big glass of wine is for you.
Creative designer, mother, wife, writer, part time superhero…
J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.
J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.
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