Hate Notes

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward, two New York Times bestselling writers, present an unexpected love tale of second chances and second hearts.

The beginning of it all began with an enigmatic blue letter sewed into a bridal gown.

Something bluish.

I had gone to a vintage clothes shop to sell my own unsold wedding gown. I discovered another bride's "something old" at that point.

The sweetest letter I've ever read was sewed into the lining of an amazing feathery design: "Thank you for realising all of my dreams."

The blue stationery had the name of Reed Eastwood, who was perhaps the most romantic guy to have ever lived. I also found out that he is quite beautiful. If only my dreams of genuine love had ended there. Because I’ve since found out something else about Mr. Starry-Eyed.

He's demanding, cynical, and conceited. I have to know. He's my new employer because of a strange turn of events. That won't stop me, however, from learning the backstory on his most recent love letter. A missive that did not end in blissful retirement.

However, the tale that is developing between us is nothing like that one. It's becoming more unexpected, sweeter, and hotter than I could have ever anticipated.

Something fresh.

However, I'm not sure how this one will finish.