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SARA ORWIG lives in Oklahoma. She has a patient husband, who will take her on research trips anywhere from big cities to old forts. She is an avid collector of Western history books. With a master’s degree in English, Sara has written historical romance, mainstream fiction and contemporary romance. Books are beloved treasures that take Sara to magical worlds, and she loves both reading and writing them.
The Wedding Wager
Sara Orwig Table of Contents Sara Orwig With love to Hannah, Rachel, Ellen, Elisabeth, Colin, Cameron and Maureen “May the best man win!” Jared Dalton declared as the three cousins stepped out of a limousine into the bright Houston sunshine. Waiting on the tarmac were three sleek jets with each man’s logo proclaiming ownership. “One year from today, whoever’s net worth increases the most wins our bet.” Chase Bennett said, rehashing their agreement. “Yes, the deadline for our bet is the first Friday next May,” Matt Rome confirmed. “We each put five million in the pot, so whoever wins gets a fifteen-million-dollar prize.” “Right,” Jared nodded. “On top of poker winnings, Chase.” Chase grinned. “I was lucky this year. Guys, it’s been great to be together again.” “Still best friends, still bachelors—maybe forever bachelors. This weekend together is necessity,” Matt said. All three shook hands. “So long, my two best cuz,” Jared said, grinning. “If nothing else, we’ll see each other next at the family Christmas get-together,” Jared added. “Stay cool.” He boarded a white plane and sat by a window, watching his cousins’ planes taxi, one Houston-based cousin heading off to Paris, the other returning
