Wasted Words: Inspired by Jane Austen's Emma (The Austens Book 1)
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To Jeff Brillhart — I’ll try not to publish another book in May. Thank you for being such an amazing husband and Dad to have taken care of everything in my absence as I sequestered myself in my office. You’re the hero in our story.
To Kandi Steiner — You have talked me off the ledge more times than I can count, and you took the brunt of my Cat5 hurricane winds like a goddamn bomb shelter. Thank you for holding my hair back while I puked this book up. Now let’s trade places.
To Becca Mysoor — Through all the ups and downs with this story, through some of the busiest times of your life, you’ve always done your best to be there for me, even when I’m an annoying prat, even when I’m belligerent, even when I’m backed in a corner and biting. You’re the Tyler to my Cam. Without you, I’m half a brain and three limbs short.
To Lauren Perry — You’ve outdone yourself with the photos for this book. Thank you for your talent, and for bringing my characters to life.
To Karla Sorensen — Please never stop drunk texting me. #JAMMF4EV
To Brittainy Cherry — You know my heart, and I know yours. Thank you for always understanding, and for always knowing just what I need to hear.
To Tina Lynne — You’re the fixer. It’s your new name. Go with it.
To Miranda Arnold — You claimed Tyler, so put up your dukes because here they come.
To Becky Slemons — Thank you for cranking my proof out to me in four days like an absolute boss.
To my beta readers — Thank you all for taking the time to read my words, to poke holes in the story and my characters, to lend me your brains and your eyes. Your feedback is invaluable to me.
Also by Staci Hart
CONTEMPORARY STANDALONES
Bad Habits
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Chaser (Bad Habits 2)
He’d trade his entire fortune for a real chance with his best friend’s little sister.
Last Call (Bad Habits 3)
All he’s ever wanted was a second chance, but she’ll resist him at every turn, no matter how much she misses him.
The Austens
Wasted Words (Inspired by Emma)
She’s just an adorkable, matchmaking book nerd who could never have a shot with her gorgeous best friend and roommate.
A Thousand Letters (Inspired by Persuasion)
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Love, Hannah (a spinoff of A Thousand Letters)
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Love Notes (Inspired by Sense & Sensibility)
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The Tonic Series
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The reality show she’s filming in his tattoo parlor is the last thing he wants, but if he can have her, he’ll be satisfied in this enemies-to-lovers-comedy.
Bad Penny (Book 2)
She knows she’s boy crazy, which is why she follows strict rules, but this hot nerd will do his best to convince her to break every single one.
The Red Lipstick Coalition
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Her cocky boss is out to ruin her internship, and maybe her heart, too.
Player
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Work in Progress
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Well Suited
She's convinced love is nothing more than brain chemicals, and her baby daddy's determined to prove her wrong.
The Bennet Brothers:
A spin on Pride & Prejudice
Coming Up Roses
Everyone hates something about their job, and she hates Luke Bennet. Because if she doesn’t,
she’ll fall in love with him.
Gilded Lily
This pristine wedding planner meets her match in an opposites attract, enemies to lovers comedy.
Mum’s the Word
A Bower’s not allowed to fall in love with a Bennet, but these forbidden lovers might not have a choice.
The Hardcore Serials
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HEARTS AND ARROWS
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Paper Fools (Book 1)
Shift (Book 2)
From Darkness (Book 3)
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About the Author
Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life: a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can’t forget that. She’s also been a mom to three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She’s been a wife, even though she’s certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She’s also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she’s been drinking whiskey, and her favorite word starts with f, ends with k.
From roots in Houston, to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she’s not writing, she’s gaming, cleaning, or designing graphics.
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