Spencer is waiting for me outside the sliding doors. I dodge a family of five who come out of nowhere and weave between a luggage trolley and a woman rolling an enormous suitcase in one hand and carrying a pet carrier in the other. Spencer holds out his hand as I approach, and I latch on, gripping it tightly as we make our way inside the airport.

  It’s quieter inside than I expected. Spencer told me he’d flown on Christmas Day before and it was the one time the airport wasn’t a bustling mass of people, unlike Christmas Eve Day when it felt like half the planet was traveling.

  He squeezes my hand and I meet his eyes. They’re bright and excited, likely mirroring my own. A quick glance around shows only a few people moving past us, so I pull Spencer to a stop right there and throw my arms around him, kissing his smiling lips. When I move to pull back, he holds me in place, peppering my lips with kisses until I laugh and squirm away.

  Spencer takes my hand once more. “Ready for an adventure?”

  “So ready. London, here we come!”

  He laughs and kisses me again. As we continue through the airport, his hand warm in mine, my face aches from smiling so hard. I have a feeling this is going to be the first of many adventures with this amazing man by my side.

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  *Each of these books can be read as a standalone

  Dear reader,

  Thank you for taking the time to read Do-Overs & Mixed Signals. If you enjoyed Hollie and Spencer’s story, I’d love to hear from you. You can find all my contact information on my website.

  I’d be incredibly grateful if you would take the time to write a review on Goodreads, the ebook retailers of your choice, and/or your social media or blog. It doesn’t have to be long—even just a few words describing your feelings about the story. Reviews are so important, especially for indie authors like me, because they help people decide whether to read a book or not. You have the power to influence other readers!

  Thank you for your support. Every time I hear from a reader who was touched by my work, it confirms that I made the right decision to follow my dreams and become an author.

  With love and gratitude,

  Marie

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  At its heart, Hollie’s story is one about family: the one you’re born into and the one you make along the way. I was incredibly blessed to be born into a wonderful, loving family, and to also make a beautiful extended family for myself along the way.

  Endless thanks goes to the family I was born into. To Mum, my greatest champion and forever friend. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you’re my favorite. To Jamie, my big brother: after my best friend read Matchmaking & Mixtapes, she told me Wesley was the kind of brother everyone deserves. Well, there’s a lot of you in Wesley. I love you so much. To Noah, Logan, and Maddy: you are three of the greatest blessings in my life. Being your aunt is an honor and a joy. There are little bits of all of you in Jordy, which is probably why I adore her and had so much fun writing her. I love you all to the next galaxy and back.

  And to the family I’ve made along the way…there are many people I could thank, but the top spot goes to my best friend, Jaimie Admans. The stars were smiling on me the day we met on Twitter. My life is better and brighter with you in it, and I’m blessed beyond words to be loved by you and to call you my best friend. I can’t wait to live in our Scottish castle together, eat all the UK treats, go hill walking, search for faeries, and frolic near the gorse. Dw i'n dy garu di.

  Thank you also to the family I’ve made in the bookish community on Instagram. Your love and support in general, along with your love for this series so far, has blown me away, and I can’t thank you enough for all the support and encouragement.

  Thank you to my wonderful beta readers: Kaley Stewart, Tammy Bramley, and Brenda St John Brown. I’m so grateful for your feedback, support, and most importantly, your friendship.

  And finally, thank you, dear reader, for taking a chance on Hollie and Spencer.

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Marie Landry lives and writes in a cozy apartment in Ontario, Canada, surrounded by books and Funko Pops. An avid reader from a young age, she loves getting lost in characters’ worlds, whether they’re of her own making or someone else’s. She particularly loves stories with as much of an emphasis on self-discovery and friendship as on romance...but don’t leave out the romance!

  When not doing bookish things, you can often find her taking pictures, cooking, scrolling Instagram (find her at @marielandry.author), daydreaming about frolicking through the Scottish Highlands, or listening to the same music she’s loved since the ’90s. She’s an unapologetic nerd and fangirl, and that, along with her mental health advocacy, is often woven into her books.

 

 

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