Total pages in book: 167
Estimated words: 164557 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 823(@200wpm)___ 658(@250wpm)___ 549(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 164557 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 823(@200wpm)___ 658(@250wpm)___ 549(@300wpm)
No sooner do I say that than an elderly couple appears around the bend to hear me utter the word blowjobs.
The husband narrows his eyes, but the wife looks intrigued, winking at me as they pass. And I don’t miss the way she checks my boyfriends out. Of course she does. I’m dating the two hottest guys in Australia, and that says a lot, because this entire place is crawling with man-vee Thor men.
Life is weird, in the best possible way. Here we are, in Sydney, more than a year and a half since Will came back to us. Finally living the life we’d danced around but couldn’t fully grasp before. The waves crash softly in the distance, the breeze feels cool on my skin, and the constant warmth of Beckett and Will fills the spaces that used to feel empty.
I join Will on the towel and settle back against his chest, feeling Beckett’s gaze linger on us for a moment. He walks over and sits beside us in the sand. Helix finally gives up on the stick and trots toward us, flopping dramatically next to Beckett, who scratches behind his ears. The puppy immediately rolls over for belly rubs. Beckett indulges him for a minute before leaning back on his elbows.
He gazes at the sky as the first stars begin to appear. “I don’t think I’ve ever been happier,” he admits, glancing over at us. “This, right here, this is home.”
“Yeah,” I say, smiling as I look between the two of them. “It really is.”
Beckett leans in, brushing a kiss against my temple. Will pulls me closer, his arm wrapped tight around my shoulders. For the first time in my life, it all fits. I fit.
The three of us are exactly where we’re supposed to be.
Together.
PUBLISHING ANNOUNCEMENT
Major Deal Announcement for Bestselling Fan Fiction Author’s Debut Novel
We are thrilled to announce that Lourdes Lo Curto, a beloved writer from the online fan fiction community, has signed a major multibook deal with Phoenix House Publishing for her previously self-published novel, The Virgin and the Blade. The deal, brokered by Melanie McGerrity at McGerrity & Vale Literary, follows Lo Curto’s meteoric rise in popularity, captivating millions of readers worldwide with her emotionally charged storytelling and unforgettable characters.
The Virgin and the Blade is a transformative reimagining of the life of Queen Elizabeth I and her passionate, tumultuous affair with famed conqueror Alexander the Great. The story delves into themes of love, duty, power, femininity, masculinity, and war, blending romance and adventure in a way that has already garnered enthusiastic buzz from fans and industry insiders alike.
“Lo Curto has an undeniable gift for storytelling, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring her incredible world to a broader audience,” said Vivian Holstead-Contreras at Phoenix House. “The Virgin and the Blade is poised to be a game changer in the historical romance genre.”
The novel is set for release early next year, with plans for an extensive marketing campaign and global distribution.
Film rights: Heather Delano, IAA.