“I’d rather embrace you,” Leo whispered in Tessa’s ear. “Like, for always. Happy graduation.”

She turned and walked into his warm embrace. “Happy life.”

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Author’s Note

Author’s Note

I hope you enjoyed this story about two competitive people humbled by love when they least expected it. And I hope it’s given you a laugh or two. Like Tessa, life throws difficult decisions our way, and we can sometimes get stuck. Like Leo, we can avoid love because it can be dangerous to the heart. And we often dearly love and are loyal to our families even though they can drive us a little…well, let’s just leave it at love.

Love can heal hearts and mend fences. And with all the challenges of these past few years, we need it more than ever.

I’d like to thank Liz Pelletier for taking me on the Amara team and giving me the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with her and amazing editors Lydia Sharp and Stacy Abrams. Many thanks to the entire hardworking Entangled team, including Relationship Manager Heather Riccio, Associate Publisher Jessica Turner, Publicity Manager Riki Cleveland, publicist Debbie Suzuki, copyeditor Hannah Lindsey, Production Editor Curtis Svehlak, formatter Toni Kerr, and talented cover artist Elizabeth Turner Stokes.

And thanks, dear readers, for coming on this journey with me. I hope you leave with a smile on your face and a warm spot in your heart, because that’s what I get from you. I couldn’t do this job without you. Never hesitate to drop me a line. I love to hear from you!

Miranda Liasson

About the Author

About the Author

Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author whose heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have been praised by Entertainment Weekly for the way she “deals with so much of what makes life hard…without ever losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.” She believes we can handle whatever life throws at us just a little bit better with a laugh. A proud native of Northeast Ohio, she and her husband live in a neighborhood of old homes that serves as inspiration for her books.

Miranda loves to hear from readers! Visit her online at mirandaliasson.com.