The Fix Up by Kendall Ryan
Pushing my hands into my hair, it takes me a moment to know how to respond.
“Sterling . . . Say something,” Camryn pleads.
“I need a minute here, love.”
Camryn reaches out and squeezes my knee. I see the outfit she chose now with new eyes. The cream-colored lace top and black skirt is what she chose to get married in. Her lips are painted matte red, and her shiny black pumps elongate her legs, making her a little closer to my height.
I just can’t believe she planned this whole thing without telling me. We tell each other everything.
“Do Noah and Olivia know why we’re here?”
She nods.
My gut is churning, and I’m trying to push away the negative thoughts playing in my brain. She’d never marry me for the money. This is Cami.
“Sterling, you know I’d never push you to do something you weren’t ready for.”
She told me that she needed commitment, that she was looking for her lobster. And when I realize that I’ve been denying her simply because I was trying to prove a point, I feel pretty fucking selfish.
I lift her hand to my mouth and press a kiss to her palm.
“Baby, when I put that ring on your finger, I meant it. I want you today, tomorrow, and forever. If you’re sure about this, then let’s go get married.”
Camryn’s mouth breaks into a happy grin.
• • •
It was every bit as cliché and sappy as you can imagine, and we laughed and kissed and smiled through the whole thing. And now fifteen minutes later we’re back in the limo, the ink drying on our marriage certificate.
Camryn’s in my lap, her ass is in my hands, and her lipstick is staining my throat and the collar of my white shirt. But it’s fine. She’s mine and I’m hers, and I don’t mind her marking me.
“We did it. We freaking did it.” Camryn grins.
“Love you so much, baby.” I say, pulling her lips to mine again.
“Love you more,” she coos.
Noah and Olivia share an uncomfortable look. “Geez, at least wait until we’re back at the hotel to hump,” Olivia says.
“Then you better tell the driver to step on it,” I say. Because I can’t wait to make love to my wife.
Epilogue
Camryn
“Cheers,” Sterling says, raising his glass to mine.
“To?” I clink my champagne flute against his, watching the wind tousle his hair that’s grown too long on top.
“To being newlyweds, and millionaires,” he suggests.
“That’s a good one.” I lean forward and press a kiss to his lips.
It’s crazy how much my life has changed. I’m now Mrs. Camryn Quinn, and my sexy new husband and I are enjoying a month-long honeymoon on a private yacht in the Mediterranean.
I may have thrown him for a loop, planning a wedding and not telling him, but after coming home from Vegas, we set about planning our honeymoon and attended to some personal affairs. Sterling got his mom situated in an amazing community with the best doctors anywhere. She has her own apartment with a little garden in the back, where she spends most of her time. We visit her every weekend, and sometimes meet up with her for dinner during the week too.
With my bonus, I was able to pay off the credit-card debt that had haunted me. It was important to me that I use my own money, from my job, rather than because I was lucky enough to marry a millionaire. Though admitting to Sterling that the debt was due to my ex was almost more embarrassing than him assuming I’ve made poor decisions. As I suspected, he never judged me, though he did want to hunt down David and kick his ass.
Sterling reaches over and gently tugs on the string to my bikini bottoms.
I can see the look of raw hunger in his eyes, and I smile at him. Most of our days have been like this. Filled with sun and sea and flirting and lots of lovemaking.
“Let’s go below deck and see how many times I can make you come, riding my face.”
I chuckle. “Maybe later, lover boy. It looks like we’re headed to that marina.”
Sterling’s gaze swings portside. “Brilliant. We’re here.”
“Where?” I ask. The green hillside is still a mile away, and the few buildings I barely make out in the port are minuscule.
“Italy.”
Happy tears fill my eyes as I realize this amazing man has made all of my dreams come true.
If someone told me six months ago that I’d be married, I would have laughed. If they told me it was to the cocky player, Sterling Quinn, I would have punched them in the nose.
Of all the unlikely scenarios I could have imagined, this was never one of them. And yet everything has unfolded naturally between us. Despite all the chaos and drama the impending inheritance brought us, everything clicked between us right from the very start.
I guess sometimes things are just meant to be.
Coming Soon
The Room Mate
My best friend’s brother needs a place to stay.
No problem. My place may be tiny, but I offer up my spare room.
Then I get one look at Sebastian. He’s nothing like the geeky, braces-wearing boy I remember. At twenty-four, he’s all man. Six foot something with lean muscles hiding under his T-shirt, a deep sexy voice, and full lips that pull into a smirk when he studies me.
Fine. I’ve got this. Except?
On the third night of our new arrangement, we get tipsy and he confesses his biggest secret of all. He’s cursed when it comes to sex. He’s a god in bed with magical powers that make women instantly fall in love with him.
I think he’s crazy and set out to prove him wrong. Besides, a decent orgasm once in a while wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. And there’s no way I can fall in love with Sebastian.
But once we start . . .
I think I’ve just made the biggest mistake of my life.
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Acknowledgments
There are so many wonderful people who support me in this writing journey. Most of all, I want to thank you, the reader. Thank you for picking up this book and giving it a chance. I know there are so many choices these days, and you have my gratitude. I love being an author, and I couldn’t do it without the wonderful readers like you.
My husband is a constant source of encouragement, and for his love and unwavering support, I am so grateful. Thank you for being my rock, baby.
I owe a tremendous amount of thanks to the following ladies:
Rachel Brookes. Oh my God, you sent me a lobster mug after reading the first draft of this! I’m so blessed by your friendship, and the wisdom you share each time I send you a rough manuscript. Thank you for loving Sterling.
Emma Hart and Sofie Hartley, two amazing Brits who read this and helped me shape Sterling’s character so that he was authentic and deliciously British! Thank you also to Franci Neill for your early read through and notes.
Natasha Gentile, thank you for always being there to read through and provide your careful insight, quick humor, and a funny GIF or two. Your encouragement means the world.
Danielle Sanchez, my right hand and trusted advisor, I
Pam Berehulke, I am so grateful for your wisdom and grace. Your editing skills can’t be matched, and I’m so lucky to have you in my corner.
About the Author
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than twenty titles, Kendall Ryan has sold more than a million e-books, and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She’s a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author.
Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she’s appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller list more than two dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA TODAY, Newsweek, and In Touch Weekly.
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