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Curbside Pickup

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Parts 7
Time 1h 54m

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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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