You know what’s even better than marrying a billionaire? Having his baby.
We’re ready. We’ve studied and planned, read all the birth and labor books, researched parenting classes, consulted our schedules, and it’s time.
And by we I mean me.
Declan’s just ready for the “have lots of sex” part. More than ready.
But there’s just one problem: my husband and his brother have this little obsession with competition.
And by little, I mean stupid.
That’s right.
We’re not just about to try to bring a new human being into the world.
We have to do it better, Faster, Stronger.
Harder.
McCormick men don’t just have babies.
They engage in competitive billionaire Babythons.
I thought the hardest part about getting pregnant would be dealing with my grandchild-crazed mother, who will go nuts shopping for a billionaire’s baby.
Wrong.
Between conception issues, my mother’s desire to talk to the baby through a hoohawcam, a childbirth class led by a drill sergeant and a father-in-law determined to sign the kid up for prep school before Declan even pulls out, my pregnancy has turned out to be one ordeal after the other.
But it’s nothing — nothing — compared to the actual birth.
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Gah! I dare you to read this note and not fall COMPLETELY in love with Declan!
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Dear Shannon,
You’re asleep right now. Moonlight is pouring in, casting shadows across the bed as I watch you, your hair in long, soft tendrils around your sweet face. These moments are more real, sometimes, than any of our waking hours. I am just me. You are just you, relaxed and dreaming. I hope you dream of me.
I know you dream about him.
Yes, him. The baby you carry in your glowing, beautiful body.
You are growing my child inside you. Our child. The gift you are giving to me is one I can never, ever match. No grand estate, no luxury car, no diamond of any size — not even a national coffee chain — can compete. I am a man stripped bare to bone, nothing more than an open, beating heart in a cracked chest as I ponder your sacrifice and wish that I could give equally.
For all my remaining days, I will treasure you and our child. Children, if we have more. I will spend eternity trying to show you my gratitude. When we met, I knew. I knew instantly that a part of my life had come to an abrupt halt.
The part that was bleak and empty.
I knew, then, that we would have a layered sort of love. Time is our best asset, and my urgent wanting has only increased. I never imagined I could want and need you more now than I did in our first year together, but dear God, I do. You do that to me. You.
And only you.
As I see you stir, a smile pressing your lips into the pillow, restless slumber rolling your swollen belly into the light, I memorize the curve of your hip, the pink of your cheek, the pattern of eyelashes on the hollow under your eyes.
And damn you.
Damn if you don’t bring me to the breaking point, to an emotional summit where the only way out is to let myself be overcome. I’m filled with an unquenchable need to protect you, to insulate you, to keep you safe.
Keep you both safe.
Your body is the most precious item in my world because it holds you and him. Billions of dollars mean nothing when I imagine your smile.
That same body grows my child, right now, as your chest rises and falls. You breathe for him.
You don’t know it, but you breathe for me, too. You are my second heart.
Just know this: To the outside world, I am one man. With you, I am thousands.
And every man that I am loves you and always will.
Yours,
Declan
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since 2013, she has sold more than 1.5 million books, with 4 New York Times bestsellers and more than 16 appearances on the USA Today bestseller list. Her books have been translated into French and German, with more titles releasing in 2017.
From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men’s room toilet (and he isn’t a billionaire).
She lives in New England with her husband and three sons in a household where the toilet seat is never, ever, down.
She loves to hear from her readers by email at jkentauthor@gmail.com, on Twitter @jkentauthor, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jkentauthor . Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com
Oh, I love this note. Can’t wait to read this book!
I’ve always loved Declan, but now I love him even more!!
Only Julia Kent can write books that make you sneeze coke out of your noise because you’re laughing so hard and then make you cry because of the soul-stirring love between her characters.
This was extraordinary – how many would want to have this letter? How many know a person like this?
OMG!! BEST love nite EVER!!!
I’ve always loved Declan and the way the letter was worded reminded me so much of him!
I love Declan’s love note to Shannon
💕 I love this note from Declan!
Book boyfriend? Oldie but goodie, Zeth Mayfair from The Blood and Roses series by Callie Hart.
I loved the love letter Declan wrote to Shannon, but then again I just love the Billionaire Series. Can hardly wait to read Shopping for the Billionaire’s baby!!!!!💞💞
Gah! I LOVE that guy!!! I’m so sure mothers everywhere will wish there was always a Declan in their lives.
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This was a beautiful love letter.I want more.
That was lovely. Declan really poured his heart out to Shannon.
OMG! That was an incredible love note. I wish the man in my life had even 1% of that romance!
Your words are- as usual- wonderful and beautifully emotional.
Thank you
I 💜 Shannon & Declan. The Shopping series is one of my all-time favorites! Thank you for sharing this beautiful note with us! 💜💜
I love how much of Declan he gives to Shannon. She has always been an average person but when she is around Declan she shines. She shows us that there is a Prince Charming out there for everyone.
What a wonderful loving, super romantic heartfelt, heart melting note from Declan to Shannon and his baby boy. Seriously, it brought tears to my eyes. I would hope that he actually wrote that down and gave it to her so could look at it when she needed a pick me up. 💙💛💚💜
Wow, Declan’s note, every woman on this earth would want that kind of love, I have been married for 40 years this year and I know my husband feels this towards me, but could never put the words together like Declan, but he shows me everyday how much he loves me, that’s the most important thing, to my husband, I love you with all my heart! Keep on writing Julia your stories are wonderful.
I LOVE your Shopping for a Billionaire series!! Keep them coming!! I can’t wait to read about Shannon and Declan’s baby.
I’m interested in seeing what you write for Terry’s story too. Any idea when that will be?
Also, what about Amanda’s mom, does she have a story, maybe with James?!
Love this series!! thanks so much for writing it.
Loved Declan’s love note to Shannon and baby!
It has always been my most cherished dream to have someone to love me with the depth of Love this note expresses.
OMG!!!! I have always loved Declan (even when he was being stupid) and this just cemented him as my all time fave! We should all be blessed to be loved like Declan loves Shannon!
Declan is a multilayered man. He is stoic most of the time but Shannon is his salvation and he is her humble servant. He loves her to distraction and what a sweet live note to his wife.
Declan is a multilayered man. He is stoic most of the time but Shannon is his salvation and he is her humble servant. He loves her to distraction and what a sweet love note to his wife.
A simple note that says it all and more with emotions that put gestures and grand schemes to shame. Love it.
Awwww, so sweet! Love Declan & can’t wait for the baby book Julia!
My Valentine book boyfriend could be any of the fire jumpers from Jennifer Bernard’s Jupiter Point series.
“You don’t know it, but you breathe for me, too.” *Sigh*. My poor wee heart turned over with that line right there. So lovely.
OMG, I want my own Declan. He and Shannon have such a sweet, enviable love. Their private declarations of love for one another, expressed aloud or shared with their readers through thoughts, reaches such a deep level of understanding. Love Julia Kent for allowing us to eavesdrop on their journey!
Declan already makes me melt but this note….Gawd! (Heavy sigh)😀
OMG! How beautiful! I love it!
Awe, so sweet. Love it.
Any girl would love a Declan letter. Shannon is the lucky girl to get it. Loved this whole series. Mostly laughed so hard I cried. Hilarious fun and mischief. Still have to read the baby book but can’t wait. Thanks for the awesome reads.
I love Declan! He is such a softy when it comes to Shannon! <3
I want Jamie Fraser to be my book boyfriend every year!
Declan’s letter is so beautiful. What a rare treat it is to see love expressed in this way. I have loved these characters since I read the books the first time. Declan is one of my all time favorite male characters. I just knew he had this in his heart.
Thanks Julia!
This entire series is so well written. No surprise the love note is so moving and real.
This is so heart felt! Declan has come a long way. His words to Shannon make you swoon. Shannon is lucky to have a man love her like that!! Very touching Julia!!
I can’t wait for Shopping for the Billionaire ‘s Baby. The whole series is loaded with laughter. Every book is a page turner. You will not put it down.
That’s the most romantic thing ever. This is why we Love Declan. Unfortunately, somehow Shannon will not get it until something dramatic (of her own doing) has happened. And she will melt. And we will love them even more.
I loved Declan’s love note! Every woman’s dream to be loved like that!