by Melissa West
At some point Pastor Parkins stepped around them and went inside, followed eventually by Leigh and Jim. Yet still they continued to kiss, allowing the warmth of their love to spread through them, refusing to let go.
Forever.
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Acknowledgments
There are so many people to thank for this book that I’m super scared I will forget someone.
First, as always, thank you God, for your strength and guidance and ability to humble me when I need it the most.
For my superstar agent, Nicole Resciniti—I’m not sure I could produce a book now without sending you a thousand emails with plot ideas/character ideas/general craziness. Thank you for being such a wonderful person to lead me through this business.
Thank you to my amazing editor, Alycia Tornetta. Working on a book with you is so painless and natural. Every step has been a true joy as I learn from your insight. Thank you! And a huge thank you to Crystal Havens for being so thorough and always a joy to work with, and to the rest of the editorial and publicity teams with Entangled Publishing, thank you!
This book would not exist without the guidance of several men and women in the military and several military wives. I have so much respect for what you do--those who fight and those who hold down the fort at home. You are all heroes in my book. A special thanks to Erika Douglas, Laura Boggs, and Sarah Ramos for answering direct questions and allowing me to ask questions that by all accounts shouldn’t be asked. Your help is the reason this book has the depth it needs. Thank you.
A giant, huge, loud thanks to Cindi Madsen and Rachel Harris for all the texting and emails and support over not only this book, but all my books. I feel so blessed to call you friends!
Thank you to my husband Jason, who is the reason I can write romance at all. Thank you for being such an amazing man and father. I love you more every day. And thank you to my lovely daughters, who keep me laughing and sane. You are my heart. And thank you to the rest of my family and friends, who support me continuously and help me through the highs and lows of this business. I adore each of you.
Finally, a big thanks to you, my readers. Thanks to members of Mel’s Madhouse and all my readers. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to live in my characters’ world. Thank you for talking about my books to your friends, for posting reviews, for being so wonderful. I truly couldn’t write without you!
About the Author
Melissa West writes heartfelt Southern romance and teen sci-fi romance, all with lots of kissing. Because who doesn’t like kissing? She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two daughters, and spends most of her time writing, reading, or fueling her coffee addiction.
Connect with Melissa at www.melissawestauthor.com or join her reader group https://www.facebook.com/groups/MelsMadhouse/.
New Adult books by Melissa West…
No Kissing Allowed
No Falling Allowed
Young adult books by Melissa West…
Gravity
Hover
Collide
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