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Curbside Pickup

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A jilted bride and a pro soccer player run away on a honeymoon that should never have happened.

Ellie survived the breakdown of three engagements before finally arriving at her wedding day.  But this time, on the altar, she pulls the plug herself. Determined to enjoy what  her honeymoon regardless, she persuades attendant Anthony to serve as her fake husband for the ten days she has reserved in Honolulu. 
  Anthony, recently retired from European soccer, has known Ellie for since high school. He's sure they'll enjoy tropical surroundings and sunshine as the friends they've always been. But when Ellie and he begin their fake honeymoon, real feelings begin to surface. Will they be friends when they get home? Or will their new love end up being kicked to the curb?

*This story will  be published as a serial during the editing process. Prior chapters are subject to revision

For Peter, whose belief persisted when mine could not.

HEARTFELT THANKS to ANN POMEROY, font designer and layout expert, for help and advice in putting together a cover worth showing the world. Bravo!

COVER IMAGE COURTESY Creative Commons - "Cropped View of Couple Holding Hands on Beach" by Patricia W. is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/All Rights Reserved

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Tabitha couldn't bear the weight of her grief after her husband's sudden passing, and she found herself unable to move on. In a desperate attempt to find happiness again, she decided to start anew in Japan, where she hoped to find joy and, perhaps, love once more. However, her journey to healing takes a dramatic turn when she is forced to move to Thailand due to unforeseen circumstances. In this new country, she encounters unfamiliar customs, exotic flavors, and breathtaking landscapes that capture her heart and soul. Along the way, she meets new friends who help her to find the courage to confront her past and embrace the present. But as she tries to move on, Tabitha finds that the past has a way of catching up to her, threatening to sabotage her newfound happiness. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles that life throws her way, or will she crumble under the weight of her grief? Join Tabitha on this emotional and inspiring journey of self-discovery, love, and healing in the heart of Southeast Asia. Photos in the book do not belong to me The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this book are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred 🥈Second-place winner for Romance in the Sunny Meadows Contest