"Runaway Hearts; A Billionaire Bride's tale" is a romantic comedy that captures the unexpected twists of love and fate. Elizabeth, the star of a viral runaway bride video, finds herself hiding from the world in Vanuatu, honeymooning alone. Her path crosses with Edward Taylor, a star dealing with his own scandalous divorce. A chance encounter leads to a whirlwind of friendship, passion, and a one-night stand that Elizabeth never saw coming. But when Edward disappears the next morning, Elizabeth is left to pick up the pieces of her heart. Years later, their worlds collide again at her brother's wedding, where Edward learns he has a son. With humor, heart, and a touch of the unexpected, this novel explores the complexities of relationships, the courage to love again, and the joyous surprises life can bring. It's a story about a jaded optimist and a happy-go-lucky celebrity, an adorable three-year-old, and a chicken with an attitude, all intertwined in a tale of romance and rediscovery.
Chapter 1 PROLOGUE
When I woke up on my wedding morning, I didn't think I would be the star of the most popular runaway bride video on the internet, yet here I am.
I'm now on a solitary honeymoon in Vanuatu, hiding from the outside world. Inebriated and dozing on my little porch, I just fell over my biggest celebrity obsession.
It turns out that when the world learned of his shocking divorce, Edward Taylor, (the star of the movie Glimmer Gleam and heir to the billions owned by the entertainment corporation) came here to hide following his viral divorce scandal. I had no idea that inviting him in for a hangover would make us become friends. and more amiable. And after that-well, sure.
I shared a bed with him. You can't blame me. You jump when the most desirable man on your freebie list becomes available and you find yourself unexpectedly single. After he just ghosted me, I found out the next morning that I'm not the only runaway in my life. It's OK. I'm OK. We're not in a position to begin a serious relationship.
However, after two years? When he interrupts my brother's nuptials? Where the kid he just found out he has is acting as ring bearer? When I was a runaway bride, life was much simpler.