Sebastian
“Race me for it.”
Four simple words. Five desolate years.Sebastian Kelly believes he isn’t worthy of redemption, of a chance to right his wrongs. But an unexpected trip home, the place he dreads most, calls in question everything he’s come to believe. And who knows, he may find exactly what he’s been waiting for.
Autumn
One broken promise. Two pink lines.
Autumn Norris knew in an instant her life would never be the same. Years have flown by in a flurry of sparkles and dress up, and Autumn has refused to let the anchor of regret pull her under.
Until she lays eyes on Sebastian, and the wave of “why,” “where,” and “how could you” flood her every thought.
Old hurt and new betrayal twist first love into a reluctant partnership, and theirs may be a bond even pigtails and butterfly kisses can’t mend. But the past five years have felt like a lifetime, and Seb is willing to wait as long as it takes.
Because the truth is, he’s always been waiting for Autumn.
Sebastian’s note made me swoon big time!!
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Autumn,
When it comes to you and me, starting at the beginning seems impossible. Whether it be our love, our lives, or even this letter, I feel as if we’ve existed on this infinite loop with no beginning or end.
Those years we were apart, I can’t tell you how many times I’d argued with myself: Love shouldn’t be this hard. Love shouldn’t hurt this much.
But love was never the problem, was it? It was every other damn thing swirling around us, bound and determined to drive us apart. Strip all of the ugliness away—the guilt, the hurt, the accusations—and what’s left is something pure and righteous and good.
What’s left is US.
I’m so grateful for the love you give me—the opportunity to wake up next to the person who, without a doubt, was made just for me. I’m in awe of the love we created, our beautiful Aria, with her mess of curls, her magical giggle, and her ability to sniff out bullshit better than an FBI agent.
And I’m honored to love the both of you in return. It’s a gift—one that I will never ever take for granted.
And you know what? There’s nothing hard about it. Loving you, Autumn, is the easiest thing I’ve ever done. And I look forward to doing it for the rest of our lives.
So here’s to no beginning. Here’s to no end. Here’s to forever, Autumn.
I love you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Sebastian
J.A. Derouen resides in South Louisiana with her husband, son (aptly nicknamed “The Professor”), and her furry friend, Scout. She has earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and nursing. When she’s not writing or inhaling romance novels by the stack, she works as a women’s health nurse. She’s been an avid reader and daydreamer since childhood, and she’s never stopped turning the page to get to the next happily ever after.
I adore Sebastian!