I don’t always write epilogues for my novels, but as I’m wrapping up Handsome Devil (Quicksand, book 7), I feel as if an epilogue would be perfect—placing a pretty ribbon at the end of the story. I have two ideas, and I want you to help me decide which one to choose.
First Choice
My first choice is to have an epilogue where Dante and Annabelle celebrate their one-year anniversary. The reason for this is because they’re supposed to stay married for a year as part of their marriage of convenience/fake relationship. However, the story ends before the one-year mark, and I thought showing them celebrating their marriage instead of ending it would be a nice contrast.
Second Choice
My second choice is to show them several years in the future, with a couple of kids. This way you’ll read something cute and maybe even funny, which is a contrast to the intensity of the story and what they went through to get to this point.
Decisions, Decisions
So, which would you prefer? Celebrating their one-year anniversary or showing domestic life with kids? Use the poll to answer, and feel free to leave additional thoughts in the comments.
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23 Responses
Happy New Year, Delaney🎉🎊 Thanks for giving us an opportunity to be a part of Handsome Devil! I have already pre-ordered and look forward to reading Dante and Annabelle’s story🤗 I hope u continue to have a blessed week and wknd😁 Happy writing!
Hi Beata! Happy new year to you too! Wishing you all the best! ❤️
The second choice! I love the idea of children!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have a good one!
Second Choice!! Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of your fantastic mind. 🥰
Hi Jenita, thanks for your input! I’m excited to see the final results and I’m ready to write whatever readers choose.
The second choice! I love kids!
Another one for kids. I’m starting to see a pattern. 😄 Thx for stopping by.
Oh my goodness thank you for the opportunity! I vote for the kids. I love to see an intense couple later on that still have that love, but have kids to kind of mellow them out.
The first choice…I love the see the end result if they decide to go forward after the one year anniversary
Thank you for including us! I love the second choice, to see them happy with kids! I look forward to reading it!
I think I like choice #2
I vote for the kids
Second choice – Kids
I’m so excited for any book you write! And just appreciative of allowing your fans to participate in your writing! I pre-ordered and cannot wait to dig in! I love your love stories! Your books and others in your genre are my happy place! ❤️💕❤️keep it up as long as you can because I will forever be a fan☺️
Hi Delaney 🌞
Thank you for allowing us input. I like the idea of several years later because even if they make it to a year that doesn’t scream they stay together for that Happily ever after.
Can’t wait to read this next installment because I love the quicksand series. I love the first option for the epilogue!
Kids or a pregnancy. 🤰
Definitely second choice!! Love it!
Hey Delaney, thanks for letting us be a part of your writing. I voted in poll but #2 is my choice. We have been snowed in as well.
Happy New! Second choice.
I vote for several years into their future! I love the idea of seeing them years ahead. When I finish a book I often wonder about their relationship and how it progressed.
Love that you have let us be a part of this, I vote second choice.