“Over here?” she asked, all business in her tone. “The usual spot?”
“That’s fine.”
I waved my hand, not caring if she left the food in her van for the afternoon. I wanted her attention, not her damn sandwich.
And I was damn determined to get it. No matter what that entailed.
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Continue reading Shark’s Pride…
Acknowledgments
A new series has so many special moments. And by special, I mean both awesome and challenging. I owe the most significant debt of gratitude to the team at Waterhouse Press for enduring the process that birthed this book and this series. Meredith Wild and Scott Saunders specifically—thank you. Thank you for not blocking me on your phones and social media accounts after listening to me whine, complain, and freak out in frustration countless times.
And as always, thank you to the Maniacs sprinting team, Angel and Meredith, for keeping me on track when I’d much rather be shopping online! Thank you, Martha Frantz, for keeping me on track socially and being an excellent sounding board to help me ensure I’m not losing my mind! And lastly, thank you, Amy Bourne, for sharing my love of all things Audible! Because all work and no swoon makes the day really long and tedious!
—Victoria
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Incredible thanks and gratitude to so many who helped bring this series into an amazing reality.
Most prominently, I’m thankful to the Creator for blessing me with such an amazing writing partner. Victoria Blue, you are such an epic and exquisite goddess. This story and this world are such a bright entity because of your presence, guidance, voice, and vision. Thank you for helping me get after the sharky bread!
Shannon Hunt, for being our very first beta reader and championing our gorgeous Sebastian from the start. Here he is at last, girl!
Meredith Wild, for leaping off the cliff with us into a new fictional world and for having faith in this work. We’re both beyond grateful!
The entire Waterhouse Press team, for taking Bas and Abbi under your wing and into your hearts, and working as hard as we have on perfecting and promoting the work: Jon Mac, Robyn Lee, Jennifer Becker, Haley Byrd, Keli Jo Nida, Kurt Vachon, Yvonne Ellis, Jesse Kench, Amber Maxwell, and Dana Bridges. But most especially, so many thanks to the magnificent Scott Saunders, Editor God on High and human being extraordinaire. Your input and expertise on this one has been “above and beyond,” and we are truly grateful!
Martha Frantz, for keeping me organized and on track so many days. I am so appreciative of you!
My writing/publishing world sisters, who are always there with a shoulder and more: Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Helen Hardt, Eden Bradley, Regina Wamba, Rebekah Ganiere, and Nelle L’Amour. You ladies have talked me off (and onto!) sooo many ledges—and the ledges and I are thankful!
Every member of the wild, wonderful, crazy, and beautiful Payne Passion nation. No matter where I’ve connected with you, I am truly blessed for your presence in my world. Thank you for continuing to believe in the stories and supporting the work. Your hearts and souls are so precious and perfect to me. Stay passionate!
—Angel
Also by Angel Payne & Victoria Blue
Shark’s Edge Series:
Shark’s Edge
Shark’s Pride
Shark’s Rise
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Secrets of Stone Series:
No Prince Charming
No More Masquerade
No Perfect Princess
No Magic Moment
No Lucky Number
No Simple Sacrifice
No Broken Bond
No White Knight
No Longer Lost
Also by Angel Payne
The Bolt Saga:
Bolt
Ignite
Pulse
Fuse
Surge
Light
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Honor Bound:
Saved
Cuffed
Seduced
Wild
Wet
Hot
Masked
Mastered
Conquered
Ruled
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Misadventures:
Misadventures with a Time Traveler
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Cimarron Series:
Into His Dark
Into His Command
Into Her Fantasies
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Temptation Court:
Naughty Little Gift
Pretty Perfect Toy
Bold Beautiful Love
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Suited for Sin:
Sing
Sigh
Submit
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Lords of Sin:
Trade Winds
Promised Touch
Redemption
A Fire in Heaven
Surrender to the Dawn
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For a full list of Angel’s other titles,
visit her at
AngelPayne.com
Also by Victoria Blue
Misadventures:
Misadventures with a Book Boyfriend
Misadventures at City Hall
For a full list of Victoria’s other titles,
visit her at
VictoriaBlue.com
About Angel Payne
USA Today bestselling romance author Angel Payne loves to focus on high-heat romance starring memorable alpha men and the women who love them. She has numerous book series to her credit, including the action-packed Bolt Saga and Honor Bound series, Secrets of Stone series (with Victoria Blue), the intertwined Cimarron and Temptation Court series, the Suited for Sin series, and the Lords of Sin historicals, as well as several standalone titles.
Angel is a native Southern Californian, leading to her love of being in the outdoors, where she often reads and writes.
She still lives in Southern California with her soul-mate husband and beautiful daughter, to whom she is a proud cosplay/culture con mom. Her passions also include whisky tasting, shoe shopping, and travel.
For more information, please follow Angel Payne at:
AngelPayne.com
About Victoria Blue
International bestselling author Victoria Blue lives in her own portion of the galaxy known as Southern California. There, she finds the love and life-sustaining power of one amazing sun, two unique and awe-inspiring planets, and four indifferent yet comforting moons. Life is fantastic and challenging and every day brings new adventures to be discovered. She looks forward to seeing what’s next!
For more information, please follow Victoria Blue at:
VictoriaBlue.com
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