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Live,
Love, Repeat
Love, Repeat
Milestones
Book 1
Book 1
by
JD Corbett
JD Corbett
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Contemporary Romance
Over
the last 25 years, Liz Banner’s life has grown stagnant. Not that
she hasn’t loved being a stay-at-home wife and mother, but she
didn’t mean to lose herself in the process. And after surviving the
most challenging time in her life, Liz realizes that life is too
short, and second chances don’t come around very often.
the last 25 years, Liz Banner’s life has grown stagnant. Not that
she hasn’t loved being a stay-at-home wife and mother, but she
didn’t mean to lose herself in the process. And after surviving the
most challenging time in her life, Liz realizes that life is too
short, and second chances don’t come around very often.
With
a milestone birthday approaching, Liz is determined to live a little.
And when her best friend, Anne, gifts her a ticket for a 10-dayluxury cruise, Liz decides it’s the perfect excuse to experience
new things, and just take some time to relax with some of her
favorite women. But her idea of a relaxing vacation gets thrown
overboard when a few surprise guests make an appearance and attempt
to win their way back into Liz’s heart.
a milestone birthday approaching, Liz is determined to live a little.
And when her best friend, Anne, gifts her a ticket for a 10-dayluxury cruise, Liz decides it’s the perfect excuse to experience
new things, and just take some time to relax with some of her
favorite women. But her idea of a relaxing vacation gets thrown
overboard when a few surprise guests make an appearance and attempt
to win their way back into Liz’s heart.
With
a second chance at life…and love, turning 50 never felt better.
a second chance at life…and love, turning 50 never felt better.
Jen
Drapp, who writes under the name of J.D. Corbett, was raised in
Charleston, South Carolina. As a girl, she was obsessed with learning
and reading about historical and fictional characters; one of her
favorites being Scarlett O’Hara. Jen has always loved writing,
whether it was short stories about made-up worlds or even essays for
school. She has recently had two contemporary romances published and
continues to learn and grow as an author. Jen currently lives in
Northern Virginia with her husband, daughter, and a 15-year old very
fat cat.
Drapp, who writes under the name of J.D. Corbett, was raised in
Charleston, South Carolina. As a girl, she was obsessed with learning
and reading about historical and fictional characters; one of her
favorites being Scarlett O’Hara. Jen has always loved writing,
whether it was short stories about made-up worlds or even essays for
school. She has recently had two contemporary romances published and
continues to learn and grow as an author. Jen currently lives in
Northern Virginia with her husband, daughter, and a 15-year old very
fat cat.
Liz feigned shock. “Excuse me, but are you implying that I’ve become boring?”
Anne laughed heartily. “Your words!”
Liz placed a hand on her chest, still acting offended.
“Well, I did have to practically beg you come on the cruise with me,” Anne said, averting
eye contact with Liz.
“You bought me a ticket for my birthday! Of course, I was going to agree to go.”
Anne shrugged a shoulder. “I was just saying that reading about burping babies and sex
once a year on your anniversary got a little stale.” Anne sipped her wine, then muttered, “A lot
less fun than reading about your best shag partner, anyway.”
Liz’s eyes widened but she had no retort. Anne was right. But adulthood was relatively
boring. She peered out to the crashing waves. “I think I saw him today. In Atlanta.”
Anne’s eyebrows knit together. “Who? Your best shag mate?” She giggled at her own
joke and took another swig from her glass.
“Seriously.”
“Seriously your best shag mate?”
Liz playfully patted Anne’s shoulder. “His name is James!”
“James. Shag Master. Whatever. When you were seeing him, the sex was all you wrote
about.”
Liz rolled her eyes then nodded slightly, silently admitting to the accusation. “Okay, yes,
he was incredible. But that wasn’t the only thing that was perfect between us. And after he left, I
don’t think there was a day that went by that I didn’t think about him.”
“That was so long ago, Liz.”
“I know. But every once in awhile, I wonder ‘what if’, you know? Not that you can live
your life always thinking about the ‘what could have beens’. But sometimes I wonder if he
would have stayed, if we would have lasted. I think we both knew in the back of our minds that it
would be short term. No commitments. Maybe that’s what made our relationship so amazing.”
Liz stared blankly out onto the horizon, lost in the past. “If he had stayed, we probably wouldn’t
have lasted. That’s what I’ve spent the last 30 years convincing myself of anyway.”Anne sighed and dramatically said, “Alas, we may never know. But I do know that any
man would be a complete prat to leave you under any other circumstances.” Anne held her glass
up. “Cheers.”
“Cheers.” Liz tapped her glass to Anne’s. “And cheers to us turning 50!”
“Absolutely cheers to that! To our birthday cruise.” They clinked glasses again then both
sat in silence, taking in the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the sand.
Anne laughed heartily. “Your words!”
Liz placed a hand on her chest, still acting offended.
“Well, I did have to practically beg you come on the cruise with me,” Anne said, averting
eye contact with Liz.
“You bought me a ticket for my birthday! Of course, I was going to agree to go.”
Anne shrugged a shoulder. “I was just saying that reading about burping babies and sex
once a year on your anniversary got a little stale.” Anne sipped her wine, then muttered, “A lot
less fun than reading about your best shag partner, anyway.”
Liz’s eyes widened but she had no retort. Anne was right. But adulthood was relatively
boring. She peered out to the crashing waves. “I think I saw him today. In Atlanta.”
Anne’s eyebrows knit together. “Who? Your best shag mate?” She giggled at her own
joke and took another swig from her glass.
“Seriously.”
“Seriously your best shag mate?”
Liz playfully patted Anne’s shoulder. “His name is James!”
“James. Shag Master. Whatever. When you were seeing him, the sex was all you wrote
about.”
Liz rolled her eyes then nodded slightly, silently admitting to the accusation. “Okay, yes,
he was incredible. But that wasn’t the only thing that was perfect between us. And after he left, I
don’t think there was a day that went by that I didn’t think about him.”
“That was so long ago, Liz.”
“I know. But every once in awhile, I wonder ‘what if’, you know? Not that you can live
your life always thinking about the ‘what could have beens’. But sometimes I wonder if he
would have stayed, if we would have lasted. I think we both knew in the back of our minds that it
would be short term. No commitments. Maybe that’s what made our relationship so amazing.”
Liz stared blankly out onto the horizon, lost in the past. “If he had stayed, we probably wouldn’t
have lasted. That’s what I’ve spent the last 30 years convincing myself of anyway.”Anne sighed and dramatically said, “Alas, we may never know. But I do know that any
man would be a complete prat to leave you under any other circumstances.” Anne held her glass
up. “Cheers.”
“Cheers.” Liz tapped her glass to Anne’s. “And cheers to us turning 50!”
“Absolutely cheers to that! To our birthday cruise.” They clinked glasses again then both
sat in silence, taking in the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the sand.
2.
Liz was still gaping at the man
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