OH, GUYS, I’M truly sorry! I swore I would never, ever do something like this and here I am going back on my word with this “sort of” cliffy. Well, have no fear! Take My Breath Away, Book Two in the Every Breath Duet, is coming soon and all your questions will be answered. I could have wrapped things up with a wayyyyyy longer version of this book, but come on . . . where’s the fun in that? And don’t you need more Sam and London??? I know I did, and I can’t wait for you to see what’s in store for these best friends turned even better lovers. So, hold tight and don’t hate me too much for making you wait.
First thing first, as always, I owe a big, huge, massive thank you to everyone who took the time to read this story. There are so many talented authors and incredible books to choose from, so I am humbly honored that mine made it into your hands and into your hearts. I appreciate you reading and would absolutely love you to leave a little review and/or recommend this book to your book buddies. I consider every single reader a special piece of my book family, so thank you again for all that you do and all that you are.
There are a few very important behind-the-scenes ladies that helped to make this all possible. A colossal “thank you” for their attention to detail, timeliness, and unending perfection goes to my editor, Brenda Letendre of Write Girl Editing, my cover designer, Najla Qamber of Najla Qamber Designs, and my formatter, Christine Borgford of Type A Formatting. I love you ladies for being the ultimate dream team and for never failing to make my books pretty from the inside out.
I’d like to thank Heather White for being an absolute doll, a wonderful friend, a genius at what she does, and an all-around amazing person. Thank you for believing in me and for everything you do, both big and small, to make sure all my bases are covered. I appreciate having you in my life and thank my lucky stars you were sent my way. Love ya, chickie!
To my fabulous betas Cleida Roy, Jennifer Mirabelli, and MJ Fryer for giving me your complete honesty and cheering me along, and for doing both when it was needed most. Your opinions mean the world to me, so thank you for devoting your time to reading and helping me make this story the best it could be.
To my beta bitch from the very start, the one, the only . . . Patricia “Trish Mint” Leibowitz, otherwise known as my Blanche. Really, though? What am I supposed to say? I could probably say a million things, but I’m not sure any of them would be adequate enough to explain what you mean to me. I hate the expression “ride or die” but honestly, that phrase totally sums it up for us . . . don’t you think? You have been a support system equal to more than a thousand people throughout the process of my writing journey and beyond. This book, this entire story, would not be the same if not for your tireless and selfless efforts to help me make it what it turned out to be. You yelled at me, you cried with me, you pushed me, you coaxed me, you made me do things I questioned, you praised me for doing things you didn’t see coming, but all along, you were my constant. And you made every single moment an unforgettable ride! Thank you for being a friend, my favorite Golden Girl. I don’t know what the hell I would do without you, so please don’t go anywhere . . . like ever. I love you, Rita <3
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway . . . my family and friends are the most amazing people in the world. I love each and every one of you for supporting my dreams and encouraging me every day to do what I love most. To my husband and daughters especially, for giving me the time and space I need to get in my zone and plop myself at that table with my words, uninterrupted. I know it’s hard to consider sitting at a laptop all day “working,” but I think it’s safe to say it’s finally sinking in. Thank you for trusting me to adjust our lifestyle and hectic schedules so that I can still be there for you while doing something for me, too.
Last but certainly not least, thank you to Give Me Books, the countless bloggers, readers, fellow authors, and all of my lovelies in the Gotta Have Faith group for helping me get the word out about this release, doing your pimping magic, and just being you. No matter what gets thrown our way in this crazy industry, I still have an intense love and devotion to this community of book lovers. Words are our lives, so choose them wisely and share them lovingly.
Don’t forget to stay tuned for Take My Breath Away, Book Two in the Every Breath Duet, coming October 1, 2018. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart for being a supporter of all things Faith!