Kody and Kross ponied up, hugging and punching me.
Then it was Kade’s turn. “So damn proud. You’re on your way to living your dream.” He glanced at Lizzie before embracing me. “And you’ve even given love a chance,” he whispered in my ear. “Love you, bro.”
My heart burst with so much love. I was grateful for everything in my life, but nothing more than showing my dad and Kade that I was the man they’d both raised.
After several handshakes and kisses from everyone, I homed in on Lizzie. She had a huge smile on her face. I stalked up to her and buried my hands in her hair. “I’m sorry I might’ve given you the wrong impression. I didn’t tell you about the acceptance letter because I remember you weren’t all that good at keeping secrets. But when I do propose, you will be the first to know, and it will only be you and me.”
She blushed two shades of red. “I did get a tad nervous until I thought back to our conversation earlier about building a foundation. We’re not ready for marriage.”
“But we are ready for feathers, flowers, and foreplay. How about tonight?”
“Let’s make a new memory,” she said as she tugged on my belt. “Let’s celebrate by sleeping in a tent down by the lake. No roomies. Just you and me under the stars.”
“Anywhere as long as you’re under me.” I kissed her forehead.
So many things had gone right since Lizzie had showed up in Boston. My mom was in a better place thanks to Lizzie. My dad had shed years of grief after his talk with Lizzie. If it weren’t for her, I would still be walking around with the guilt that had haunted me for seven years. Even Lizzie had grown, letting go of the anger she’d harbored for my dad for so long. Best of all, I had my best friend back. She was my girl with the bright gold speck in her left eye—the only girl who would hold the other half of my heart for a lifetime. She was my Lizard, and I was the luckiest fucking dude alive.
Afterword
To all my fans:
I hope you enjoyed Kelton and Lizzie’s story. I know I had a blast writing it. Kelton challenged me along the way, but he had a lot of emotion built up inside him. Up next in the Maxwell Series will be Kross Maxwell’s story in Dare to Dance. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read Dare to Love. Don’t be afraid to open your heart for that special someone.
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost, I want to thank my fans, readers and bloggers. Without you guys I wouldn’t be writing. You motivate me, you support me, and you encourage me. I’m humbled by all the reviews and messages I’ve received along the way. Hugs and kisses to each and every one of you for taking the time to take this journey with me and sharing your excitement. This book is dedicated to you.
To everyone in Maxwell Mania, I love the crap out of you. Thank you for loving the series, the Maxwell boys, for all your input into Dare to Love’s playlist. Most of all, thank you for spreading the word on the Maxwell Series.
The team at Red Adept Publishing is without a doubt the best editing team in the industry. Lynn, Alyssa and Laura, thank you.
I can’t say enough about Streetlight Graphics and for my amazing covers. Love you guys.
Marketing a book is one of the hardest aspects for an author, and I’m so lucky and glad I met Marissa at JKS Communications. She had a vision for Dare to Kiss, and she has an even bigger vision for the future of my books. To Marissa, Angelle and the entire team at JKS, thank you for your insight, creativity and dedication in helping me get the word out to readers around the world.
The publishing industry changes constantly, and without Katey Coffing’s inspiration and coaching I wouldn’t have come this far without her in the three years since I published my first book. Love you, girl.
Wendy Kupinewicz, you are a superb lady, a great friend, and poet. The poem in the Prologue you’ve written for Kelton was perfect. Much love and thanks.
To the wonderful and talented, Amy Simms, thank you.