Quiz: Which Happily Ever After is Right for You?

1. You’ve been happy together for so long, it may be hard to remember, but where did you and your love meet?
A. Oh you know, where all couples meet—in the most expensive and exclusive club when we both ordered the signature cocktail at the same time.
B. Like most people in our town, we’ve known each other forever. It just took us a while to admit our feelings to one another.
C.  I took my friend’s daughter to her baseball game, and he was coaching the opposing team, which his niece played on. They lost, but we helped comfort him and his niece with some ice cream. The girls are inseparable now, too.
D. Well, I mean, we haven’t been together that long, so it’s not hard to remember that we met at a mutual friend’s party.
E. We both worked for different government agencies, but were tasked to steal the same secret weapon! Once we realized we were better working together than against each other, we decided to never stop teaming up.
2. It’s a relaxing night at home, and you’re planning a movie date. What sort of snacks are served? 
A. Whatever our private chef has planned for the evening. I usually let them be in charge of our menu. But I’m sure there will at least be a couple of bottles of wine.
B. Are steaks a snack? I think he’d want to eat a steak. And I’d serve up some of our home-grown fruits and vegetables.
C. Popcorn and candy, obviously. Maybe even some pizza. Are there are types of movie snacks?
D. I don’t know what snacks are being served, but I for sure want the date to be at my home. My couch is so much more comfortable than his.
E. I’m sorry. What’s a relaxing night at home?

3. Because your new lover just wants to make you happy, they planned the perfect day for you. Describe what happened.
A. First, we hopped in the private jet. Then we flew to somewhere exotic that neither of us have been yet for a really nice dinner from a famous chef’s brand new restaurant. Afterwards, we went back to our luxurious suite and opened up the bottle of champagne awaiting us.
B. She packed up some of our favorite foods and made a picnic for us underneath the stars. It was just us and nature and a couple of blankets to cuddle up under.
C. We gathered all of the families and went to the nearest park, where the kids could play on the playground and the adults could kick back and relax.
D. They asked me what I wanted to do, and then we did it. They don’t really know me well enough to plan something like that without my input.
E. We aren’t the planning type. We like to go where the action is, and as long as my adrenaline’s pumping, I’m happy.
4. You just got married! Congratulations! Where do you go on your honeymoon?
A. There are so many places! Why choose just one?!
B. Some place quiet and close to nature, where the chances of running into another human being are slim at best.
C. Um, we just got married! Obviously we’re going to celebrate where all people celebrate. It’s time to hit up Disney World. The best part? We can bring the kids and loved ones along with us.
D. Whoa. Honeymoon? We like just met.
E. Wherever the action is. It’s not a vacation unless we almost die at least twice.

5. A new co-worker asks you to describe your beau in one word. What do you say? 
A. Powerful.
B. Gentle.
C. Open.
D. Fun.
E. Exciting.
Mostly A’s: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
You’re HEA is one of wealth and luxury. Yes, you want to fall in love. But not if that means retiring to a normal, suburban life. You know yourself, and you know you’ll never be happy without the high drama and lush living that an AmEx Black can provide you.
Books you may enjoy: Jessica Clare’s Billionaire Boys Club series is a great place to start if you’re looking to be transported to the world of wealth and luxury. The series follows a secret society of six men—all incredibly wealthy, all incredibly hot, and all incredibly single—starting with Stranded with a Billionaire. Still looking for more sexy billionaires? Check out Jennifer Probst’s Marriage to a Billionaire series.

Mostly B’s: Small Town Charm 
The ideal HEA for you involves small-town living. You’re tired of that fast-paced lifestyle and ready to settle down in the cozy town of your dreams. Maybe you can get yourselves your own little ranch at the edge of town. All you need is each other, a lot of land, and probably some horses.
Books you may enjoy: Man, do I have one of the greatest small town stories for you: Fool’s Gold. Pick up any book in Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series, set in a fictional small town in California, and you’re sure to fall head-over-heels for this town. Jill Shalvis’s Lucky Harbor series also features a small town on the coast in Washington.
Mostly C’s: One Big, Happy Family
Your happily ever after is all about becoming a family. Maybe one or both of you already has children, and that’s great! The more the merrier! And if not, well, you’re for sure planning on having some kids soon. You want more than just you and your love sitting around the table; you want a whole troop of friends and family too.
Books you may enjoy: If you’re looking for a romance that includes a single parent, Worth the Fall (The McKinney Brothers #1), by Claudia Connor is a great pick. And if you’re hoping to read about a giant family (in which everyone finds love), check out Bella Andre’s Sullivans Series.

Mostly D’s: Happy for Now
You love falling in love, and you know that not every relationship has to end in marriage and a baby. It’s okay to love a relationship for what it gave you in the moment, even if the moment didn’t last forever.
Books you may enjoy: Many of Jennifer Crusie’s novels end with the couple agreeing to date—not get married—including Crazy for You. Another author known for her wonderful HFN novels is Victoria Dahl. If you want a real twist on the “marriage proposal ending,” check out Dahl’s Start Me Up (the second novel in the Tumble Creek series).
Mostly E’s: Dangerously in Love
Love is good and all, but what’s love with out a little excitement? Just because you fell in love doesn’t mean you need retire to the countryside! No—now that you’ve found your partner in crime, you’re just getting started.
Books you may enjoy: If you like excitement mixed with passion, check out Julie Ann Waler’s Black Knights Inc. series, starting with Hell on Wheels. The series follows a covert special ops group that rides motorcycles. But if you’re looking for more danger, the hero in Cara McKenna’s Willing Victim might fit the bill.