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  Rule #762

  Lainey Taylor is always right. She’s the smartest, kindest person I know, and I don’t know what I did to deserve her.

  Rule #763

  She seems to have horrible taste in movies, but always let her have her pick on Netflix because she ends up being right.

  Rule #764

  Don’t ever break the four cups of coffee rule. Ever. Under penalty of death.

  Rule #765

  A woman this amazing shouldn’t be walking around unattached.

  I looked up from the manual, not understanding what the last one meant.

  He took one last tug at his tie and mashed his lips together. In one swift movement, he sank down on one knee in front of me.

  His expression changed from playful to serious, and with shaking hands, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box.

  My sharp intake of breath was the only sound in the office, and I immediately put my hands to my mouth—something I always laughed about as a cliché, but it really did seem to be an instinct.

  “Lainey.” His deep voice vibrated against the wall of my chest.

  “Brogan.” Holy crap, was this really happening?

  “You are the smartest woman I know. You drive me insane, make me laugh, and are my complete equal. Will you please marry me and help me continue in my quest to break every single rule in the book?”

  “Yes.” I pulled him into a kiss and melted as his soft lips swept over mine. I wondered if I’d ever get used to the fact he was mine. Apparently, now, forever.

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  Acknowledgments

  Thank you, to my fabulous agent Courtney Miller-Callihan for always being in my corner. Your continual support has kept me sane through the whole writing process. To my amazing editor, Candace Havens, this all started with a brainstorming session on your hotel room couch at RT. Thank you for letting me run with this fun idea and helping make it shine—I’m so grateful to work with such a talented editor. A big thank you to Rhianna Walker and Linda Russell for being the best PR ladies ever.

  Extra smooshy hugs to Lia Riley, AJ Pine, and Brooklyn Skye for reading this book at various stages. Your feedback is always spot on. Love you guys.

  Writing friends have gotten me through those hard days stuck in the drafting trenches. Big hugs to Jessica Gunn, Chanel Cleeton, Megan Erickson, Rebecca Yarros, Cindi Madsen, Rachel Harris, and Natalie Blitt. Our chats online have always lifted my mood when I needed it most. Special thank you to Cindi for blurbing my book—you’re the best!

  Thank you to all the bloggers and readers who picked this book up! I write for you. Your support means the world to me.

  Lastly, to my family. My books would not even be possible without you. Justin, thank you for showing me what true love is. And for pushing me out the door to write.

  About the Author

  Jennifer Blackwood is an English teacher and contemporary romance author. She lives in Oregon with her husband, son, and poorly behaved black lab puppy. When she isn’t writing or teaching, she’s binging on Veronica Mars episodes and white cheddar popcorn.

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