Rekindle

by Ashley Suzanne

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  About the Author

  Ashley Suzanne has been writing as long as she can remember. As a youngster, she was always creating stories and talking to her imaginary friends. Thankfully, her parents also carried this love of fiction, and helped her grow into the writer she is today.

  Ashley is a bestselling author and spends equal amounts of time writing and reading. Being the true book whore she is, Ashley would rather dive into a good book before going out of her house. Giving up her career in Real Estate, Ashley has officially moved to hermit status.

  When Ashley isn't coming up with her next story, you'll most likely find her on the couch with a kindle in her hand (probably watching some crappy reality show while annoying her husband by telling him all about her new book boyfriend or spending quality time with her two gremlins ... Sorry, I mean adorable children.)

  OTHER WORKS BY ASHLEY SUZANNE

  THE DESTINED SERIES

  Mirage (book 1)

  Inception (book 1.5)

  Awakening (book 2)

  Façade (book 3)

  Epiphany (book 4)

  Inescapable (book 5) – COMING SOON

  RAVEN (stand alone)

  CALLING CARD (stand alone)

  RESTRICTED Part 1 (a 3 part serial co-authored with Pamela Ann)

  CLAIM Volume 1

  CLAIM Volume 2

  CLAIM Volume 3

  CLAIM Serial Box Set

  BREAKING NOAH (Coming 5/26/15 with Random House Publishing)

  MOMENTS IN TIME – A short story charity anthology featuring Sapphire by Ashley Suzanne

  Ashley’s Facebook

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  Ashley Suzanne is represented by Marisa Corvisiero with Corvisiero Literary Agency.

  Acknowledgements

  To every reader, blogger, book club and book whore that picked up and read Rekindle … THANK YOU!!! Thank you for allowing Nick and Tina’s voice to be heard. Thank you for contributing to a wonderful cause. Thank you for supporting something so close to my heart. Thank you for lending a hand to a group of people that won’t ask for help.

  Ray … you’re my rock. My best friend. My partner in crime. My favorite support system. Without you, none of this would be possible. One day, I hope I get the courage to write our love story … it’s one the world needs to hear. How two people who are complete opposites can make it against all odds. Shove aside the angst and drama, we’re perfect for each other. Thank you for always sticking by my side, giving me two fantastic children and loving me more than I ever imagined being loved. Until the wheels fall off.

  My boys, Ty and Bray … THANK YOU and I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING. Writing is such a wonderful job, a way for me to get everything in my heart and soul on paper, but none of it would be possible without you guys. And writing will never be a better job than being your mommy. A five star review is so amazing, but will never compare to how I feel when you come and lie next to me, if only to tell me you love me. You make living worth it.

  Mommy … without you, I’d be nothing. You’ve given me everything to be the woman I am today—a strong faith, a sense of independence and a love I’ll never get from anywhere else. You make me want to be better and make me want to prove everyone wrong. There will be a day where I need a live-in assistant, and when that day comes, you’re hired. I know I’ll be fighting off Angela and Stephanie, maybe even Tiffany, but for YOU I’ll fight until the day I die.

  Pops … yeah… you know … we don’t do that sappy shit. It’s just not our game, but *shrugs* you get me. Thanks for passing me around … again. That sounds so wrong, and only a few people will understand what I’m talking about LOL. And knowing you’re proud of me, I turn back into that little girl who only wants to make her daddy happy. You’re a dick, but I love you, old man. It’s not every day that forgiveness is offered, but for you, today’s that day. You are. For everything.

  Maddy … you’re my person. Everyone has one and you happen to be mine. All bullshit aside, you’re the greatest friend a girl could ever ask for. You’re someone I hope is in my life for as long as I live … if only to give it to me straight. Your words, advice, encouragement and friendship have changed my life for the better. As crazy as this world is at times, because I met you, I’ll never wish to take anything back. Toxic raisins until the day I die.

  Nicky … the raddest hipster I know … in the past … Thank you for being you. For talking to me through everything. For keeping me level. For making sure I know you’re tired of waiting. For introducing me to Zulilly. And mostly for enjoying long phone calls … spending a few hours on the phone, dishing about everything from kids to books at least once a month rejuvenates me like you wouldn’t believe. You’re kind of amazing and I adore the hell out of you. I’ll always choose to run through wildflowers with you.

  Steph … you already know. Thick and thin … up and down … right or wrong … it’s you and me until the cold, bitter end. If you continuously find me offensive, I suggest you stop finding me. I know, no matter what, there’s a place for me next to you in the garage. I’ll be on the mission to find Kaylee until we find that whore.

  Marisa … you changed my life. You gave me hope. You’re a miracle. My blessing. What I’d always prayed for and when I finally needed you, God plopped you in my lap and restored my faith in this industry. I’d truly be lost without you. Not only are you the best agent a writer can ask for, you’re an amazing friend. Rules are meant to be broken.

  Lacy … the sweetest angel I’ve ever met in my entire life. You amaze me each and every day and I’m so lucky our paths crossed. Without you, I’d be lost. For everything … thank you. And we all know … Garrett’s yours.

  Meli … because you’re always there. I’m so happy we reconnected after so long. Business decisions are just that, but I had missed you as my friend so much. Now that we’re on the same team, I hope you understand why some of the things I did were for nothing other than my business. And I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a great friend, an amazing graphic designer, and giving me my brand. You’re one of a kind and you should be celebrated always!

  Tiffany … you push me for greatness … you refuse to let me slack and call me out where I need it … that’s something I can’t buy. It’s not a service you offer because it’s your job; it’s given to me because you actually care about me and my work. Each project you edit, you remind me of where I started and where I am now … I’ll never find another gem like you, so don’t leave me. And my couch is your couch. Spending time with you is always bittersweet because you eventually have to leave. I wish you never left so we could stay up until 4am talking, hitting the karaoke bar every weekend and making friends wherever we go. And you and I, dear, host one hell of a signing. Next year, it’s on!! Son of a bitch.

  My Aces … you amazingly wonderful group of women. You’re mine and I don’t wanna share you … ever. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and loving my characters even more. You’ll never know how much you mean to me.

  My Hemingway Family … Madeline, Nicole, Joanne, Amber, Tracey, Brian, Daryl, Kathryn and Rachel … Thank you for always being there … for reminding me it’s not just me ... for commiserating and encouraging … for pushing me further than I’ve ever dreamed … and being the best group of friends ever … one day I hope I have enough money to fly you to my island for cocktails and pin the tail on the haters.

  Gitte and Jenny from Totally Booked Blog for hosting my cover reveal. Our relationship might have started out unconventional, and I think that’s only because we didn’t know each other. Now that we’ve gone beyond that point, I’m so happy to have you amazing girls in my corner. Thanks for the support and giving me the push I need and the critiques I need even more. You, Jenny, have turned me into such a better writer. For that, I�
�ll always be grateful. #ThanksJenny

  And just a few honorable mentions … Carrie Richardson-Horton, Tracie Short, Toski Covey, Sommer Stein, Nicole Kelsey, Kahlen Aymes, Cami Hesnault, Pamela Ann, Heather Mullins, Angela Graham, the GDRWA girls, Sue Grimshaw, Tricia Daniels, The Book Grind, Ashley Jasper, Erin Noelle, Ryan Guzman (don’t judge me), Riley Rhea, and Scott Michael … thank you for all of your love, support and kindness … you all push me without even knowing it.