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  Faith and I had agreed that we didn’t want to know the baby’s sex before he was born. Instead, we wanted to savor every moment of the pregnancy and wait to see what fate had in store for us since we hadn’t been sure if we would be able to get pregnant. We’d picked out boy and girl names, but we hadn’t shared them with anyone else.

  “Faith insisted,” I explained, looking down at my wife while she smiled up at us from her hospital bed.

  “I wouldn’t have my Declan without yours,” Faith replied.

  My mom managed to pull herself together as she stared down at her first grandson. “And so we’ve come full circle.”

  If you enjoyed this story and haven’t read my Blythe College series, you might want to grab Push the Envelope (Blythe College #1) while it’s FREE! (As of May 8, 2018.)

  Acknowledgments

  The Fortuity Duet wouldn’t have happened without the help of so many people. I owe thanks to LJ Anderson (Mayhem Cover Design) and Sara Eirew Photography for how beautiful the cover turned out. Ellie McLove (Gray Ink) and Manda Lee for their eagle eyes during the editing process. Elle Christensen, Ella Fox, and S Van Horne for their input on the story as it developed. Sarah Ferguson from Social Butterfly PR for all her help in spreading the word. Kathy Snead Williams for holding my hand while also giving me lots of nudges along the way. Becca Hensley Mysoor for her insight during a wonderful lunch. The #DreamTeam and DHI for cheering me on. My Racy Readers for their continued support over the years. Dear friends like Aurora Rose Reynolds and TM Frazier who’re always there for me when I need them. My mom, whose transplant journey provided inspiration. My sons, who put up with all my craziness when I’m writing and continue to cheer me along. I’m sure I’m missing some incredible people because it truly has taken a village to bring this project to life, and I’m blessed to be surrounded by such an amazing village.

  Thank you!

  Rochelle Paige

  Also by Rochelle Paige

  BLYTHE COLLEGE SERIES

  Push the Envelope

  Hit the Wall

  Summer Nights (novella duo)

  Outside the Box

  Winter Wedding (novella)

  BACHELORETTE PARTY SERIES

  Sucked Into Love

  Mixed Into Love

  Checked Into Love

  Married Into Love

  CRISIS SERIES

  Identity Crisis

  Protection Crisis

  FATED MATES (BLACK RIVER PACK & McMAHON CLAN)

  Crying Wolf

  Shoot for the Moon

  Thrown to the Wolves

  Bear the Consequences

  Bear It All

  Bear the Burden

  Ask for the Moon

  BODY & SOUL SERIES

  Bare Your Soul

  Save Your Soul

  Sell Your Soul

  Feed Your Soul

  STANDALONES

  Star Pupil

  About the Author

  I absolutely adore reading—always have and always will. When I was growing up, my friends used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

  I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

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