When Stars Collide (Light in the Dark #2) - Micalea Smeltzer Page 0,97

them stands Xander with Prue by his side.

He stands with his hands clasped in front of him and he looks like a model in his fitted navy suit and tie. His eyes rake over my body and then stop when they meet mine. I see tears shimmer in his eyes, and he smiles widely as we stop in front of him. Xander takes my hand. Cade kisses my cheek, claps Xander on the shoulder, and then stands to the side of him. Rae is to the side of me and I hand her my bouquet so I can give Xander both my hands.

I don’t know why I feel nervous, but I’m suddenly sweating bullets.

We repeat our vows one after the other and I manage not to stumble over my own name, so score.

Then I hear the words, “You may kiss your bride.”

Xander mutters, “It’s about damn time.”

I laugh as he takes my face between his large hands and kisses me. His hands descend to my back and he dips me down, deepening the kiss, as our family and friends whistle and catcall.

I smile against his lips as he pulls away. “We did it for real.”

“It was always real,” he says with a smile, touching his fingers tenderly to my cheek. He pulls me against him so my body is flush with his despite my poofy dress. He lowers his head, pressing his forehead to mine. “Ready?” he asks.

“Ready,” I concur.

Life can throw whatever it wants at us, but we’ll be ready, and we’ll handle it together, because we’re more than husband and wife, we’re best friends, and that’s everything.

Coming Soon in the series

Dark Hearts—Jace and Nova’s book

Upcoming Release

A Love Like Ours—Coming Fall 2016

Ollie and Talia have always lived by two rules.

1. Live life to the fullest

2. Love each other with everything they have.

When the unthinkable happens Talia is left heartbroken and Ollie doesn't know how to fix it. Suddenly this fun-loving couple finds themselves struggling to find the good in life that used to come so readily to the both of them.

A gift from a friend presents them with the chance to travel the world. Something they were both once eager to do.

Hopping on a plane.

Unknown destinations.

Anything can happen…but can they find their way back to themselves?

Keep reading for an excerpt from Lucia Franco’s Balance. Now available.

Wow, I honestly can’t believe I’m writing acknowledgements for When Stars Collide. There was a time when I thought I would never write this book, but you guys, my readers, never gave up hope that Xander and Thea would get their story. This book completely took over my life and I fell completely in love with these two. This story has quickly become one of my favorites and I hope you love it as much as I do.

Wendi. Editor. Formatter. Swirl lover. And ninja. I love you to pieces and I don’t know what I’d do without you. I’m also sorry you’ve had to hear me say, “I love them!” five hundred thousand times. I hope you’re prepared to hear me do it again, because I don’t think I’m done.

Regina Bartley, no book would ever be complete without you. You encourage me every step of the way and you’re always there when I need to talk something out. I don’t know what I’d do without you. (Probably throw my laptop, haha)

My fammmmily. You guys deserve all the hugs in the world for dealing with me. Mom, I’m sorry for all those texts I didn’t answer until a week later. But seriously, you all have been so supportive and that means everything.

Regina Wamba, you deserve a gold medal for dealing with me on this cover. I know I didn’t make it easy for you but this has turned out to be one of my favorites and I can’t stop looking at it. It’s so perfect for Xander and Thea.

Anthony and Hannah, thank you so much for bringing these characters to life. You guys went above and beyond and I couldn’t be happier. Let’s do it again. ;)

My beta readers! (You know who you are) Thank you for helping to shape this book into what is. I value your opinions so much, and it means so much that you love my characters as much as I do.

And of course, I have to end this by thanking YOU. Without you, my readers, I couldn’t live my dream. I can’t imagine myself doing anything but writing, and thanks to you I can do that, and that will never