Breaking Braydon Page 19

  “I’m so excited. Do you think she or he will be born tonight?” Her striking blue eyes danced with excitement.

  “Please hold off until tomorrow. I’m selfish. I want this anniversary to always be about us. We can do the birthday cakes and parties on another day. Yeah? You think you can do that?”

  She chuckled. “I’ll send a message, but I can’t give any guarantees.”

  She was so beautiful with her rounded curves and radiant smile. She glowed. I would miss touching her stomach, feeling the life within her. But I was more excited to meet our child.

  I tried to stay focused on the bidding. I decided to put an end to it so Jain could enjoy the brownies now. “Fifty thousand dollars.”

  The room fell silent. The auctioneer asked, “Five thousand dollars?”

  “No, fifty thousand. My pregnant wife wants a brownie.”

  Everyone in the room laughed and cheered.

  Jain got her brownie – and I had her.

  We had each other, because Jain made me a believer.

  In forever.

  DEAR READERS,

  Thank you so much for reading Breaking Braydon! I had the best time writing it – I hope you enjoyed it

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  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  As always, my family – for it is they who have to put up with me! Especially my husband, Doran, who has made himself veggie hotdogs for months without complaint. I know you don’t like them THAT much

  I have to send out a big thanks to my children (Doran, Jean, Becca, Julianne & Mattie) – I know it can be embarrassing having your mom write romance. But, you’ve never let it show. Thanks for your encouragement and support

  Mattie – Daughter, and newest beta reader! You helped shape this book. Pink markers for sentences that needed to be changed, yellow for the good stuff. My heart danced with joy every time the yellow marker came out. *This last sentence would be pink, wouldn’t it? Lol

  Sister Elore (Laurel) You are the best. Thank you for accepting me for who I am!

  My girls – Nancy Thompson, Julie Hartnett and Karen Harper. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without you. To say you’ve been my lifeline this past year would be an understatement.

  A huge thanks to the beta readers on this one. I didn’t even know what a beta reader was on my first book. Now, I can’t live without them! You’re input and suggestions have been invaluable. Nancy Thompson, Karen Harper, Amy McGlone (Turn the Page), Cyndi Maurer, Julie Blouin, Deanna Lang, Kendra (Lola Kay) Sikorski, Katie Jetton, Angela Plumlee, Jan Hinds,

  Victorine Lieske, Francis Vanessa Valladares Duarte, Kristen Geist, Donna Feyen, Chloe Meyer, Jeri Burgess, Sara Marion, Arlene Hewitt, Leanne Hawkes and Mattie Wellnitz.

  To the entire Wellnitz Clan – When things go south (not in a good way) you all band together with prayer. You know what? It works! Thank you for all the prayers, kind words and generosity expressed for our family this past year. Life can be tough, but when you have a family that supports you – even the worst of situations are better.

  To my editorial team – Nancy Saling Thompson and Karen Harper. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for your expertise and insight. Your encouragement means the world to me!