Love Redesigned (Lakefront Billionaires #1) by Lauren Asher

“We are gathered here today to witness the marriage of two soulmates destined for one another. And while some couldn’t physically be here today with us, we know they’re here in spirit.” Josefina tips her head toward the side.

Eres la mujer más hermosa de todas: You’re the most beautiful woman of all.



Jaque mate, cariño: Checkmate, sweetheart.



I follow her gaze to the table beside the gazebo, where someone placed a photo of our fathers hugging in front of Lake Wisteria.

Since I don’t want to put my waterproof mascara to the test, I blink a few times before I turn toward Julian again.

The world stops around us as we stare into each other’s eyes. I barely pay attention to the speech Josefina recites, too caught up in our own moment to care about the traditional vows. Julian and I already shared our private promises hours ago after he made love to me following his proposal, so this display is more for our families than anything else.

I follow along and repeat after Josefina whenever Julian squeezes my hand.

She tucks her phone into the pocket of her dress and announces, “You may now kiss the bride.”

My heart threatens to burst from the rush of emotions overwhelming me, but I’m not given a moment’s reprieve before Julian loops his arm around me and claims his first kiss as my husband.

Best checkmate ever.





ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


There are a lot of people that help made this book possible, so this is my moment to say thank you.

To my readers—Because of you, this author dream is possible. Each of you taking a chance on my books means the world to me, and it’s something I will never take for granted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support. I hope you enjoyed Love Redesigned!

Kimberly Brower—Thank you for being the best agent an author could ask for. I’m so grateful that you’ve been a part of this process since the very first pitch idea, and I couldn’t have done this without you.

And to the rest of the team at Brower Literary, including Joy—thank you so much for putting so much time and care into helping the Lakefront Billionaires (and the rest of my books) reach so many readers.

Christa, Letty, Gretchen, and the rest of the team at Bloom—Thank you for putting your absolute all into Julian and Dahlia’s story from the very first developmental draft to the final draft. Pam, Katie, and Madison—Thank you for helping make the book launch such a success.

Dom—Thank you for welcoming me into the Bloom family and believing in my stories. I’m so grateful to be part of the incredible legacy you are creating with Sourcebooks.

To the team at Piatkus, including Ellie and Anna—Thank you for helping launch my books not only in the UK, but around the world. You’ve made so many dreams of mine possible, and I can’t wait for this adventure with you.

Nina, Kim, and everyone at Valentine PR—I’m not sure where I would be without you all, but I’m glad I will never have to find out. You all are so dedicated to making each release a success, and I appreciate everything you do behind the scenes to make it possible.

Erica—I can’t believe this is the eighth book we have worked on together. It’s crazy to think I would most likely not be doing this if it weren’t for Throttled, and it’s something I will never forget. Love you (and M).

Becca—It’s hard to fit my gratitude on a few lines, so I’ll just have to send you a voice note. How does one say thank you for pushing me to be the best version of myself? It’s impossible, but here’s to me trying!

Sarah—Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to help me with my stories. It’s truly remarkable to think we have been working together for years with proofreading and editing, and I can’t wait for the next book.

Mary—Tequeño mucho. Thank you for being the GOAT. The graphic design queen. The friend I can always count on, even when your social battery is critically low. You take everything I throw at you with a perfectly chosen WhatsApp sticker, and I seriously don’t know what I would do without you.

Jos—I’m not sure I would have kept my head on straight during this process without you and our friendship. You’re the best hype gal, alpha reader, motivational speaker, and genius problem-solver. And big thank you for saving me from The Secret Life of Love Redesigned.

Nura—It’s hard to believe this is the fourth book you have alpha read for me, but here we are! Your excitement, buzz, and amazing suggestions helped bring this book to the next level, and I’m thankful you want to be part of my process.

To my incredible beta readers, Amy, Elizabeth, Fernanda, Jan, Kendra, Janelle, Isabella, Katelyn, and Mia—Thank you for rising to the challenge of beta reading for me. Each of you brought something unique to the process, and I’m grateful you shared your incredible skills and valuable time with me. Because of your feedback, this book was elevated to the next level for me, and I’ll never forget that!

Leticia—Thank you for proofing this book. You’re so talented and care so much about your work, and I’m lucky Elsie introduced us.

To my family—Thank you for embarking on this wild ride with me. Whether it’s helping me with packages or listening to me ramble about plot ideas, you’re always there to support me through it all.

To the future Mr. Asher—Thank you for making life, and this scary process, fun. Because of you, I remember to laugh more and stress a little less.