“Fuck off with that. I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” We both laugh at his remark.
I don’t know what will happen with Beau Harris and me. I only know that right now in this very moment, things couldn’t be better. We’re living together, and neither one of us has any plans to do anything different. He makes me happy, and by the constant smile on his face, I’d like to think I make him a little happy as well.
Only time will tell if what we have will last, but isn’t that the way it is in every relationship? Living with him on this compound will be an adventure of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to see what our future holds.
Watch for Book Four in the Elite Forces Series. We promise to give you updates on all of your favorite couples as we move through series!
A special thanks to all of you who have agreed to read this early for us! We hoped you enjoyed this Advanced Reader Copy of Stone and we look forward to hearing what you thought!
Acknowledgments
Hilary Storm
What an adventure this has been! Stone is completely different in this novel and it was fun writing him! I have to thank Kathy first, because when we first started throwing all of this around neither one of us thought this series would be the huge success it is today. We had hoped, but we didn’t expect it. It’s because of our mutual respect for hard work and the dedication we both put in to our careers that this has been such a great success! So Kathy… thank you for being such a hard worker and loving this as much as I do!
My husband and kids are always the people who have to sacrifice the most when I write. I love them for understanding and challenging me to be even better every time I publish! This was no different!
To Dylan… You have become my sound board and there are so many days that I’ve almost lost my mind as I’m going in all the different directions… you pull me back and remind me of the reason I need to make certain decisions to ease it all!
Battershell… It was great to finally work with you and Burton on this! That shot is nothing short of AMAZING and perfect for our story! Thank you so much!
Dana… I could NEVER be as awesome as I am without your designs surrounding me! You are hands down the best for me and I love what you do every single time!
Julia and Emma… thanks for cleaning up our mess! It’s because of you that it’s clean and ready for readers!
Amanda and Lindsey… thank you so much for beta reading this story and giving me your honest feedback. I truly adore that you don’t just blow smoke up my ass and tell me you love every word I send you. You look at it with a critical mind and it challenges me to make sure I write better every day. Thank you so much for all you do!
Hall… Thank you for being my blunt friend who is always honest when I need to bounce ideas! Our daily chats save me!
And last but never least… thank you to the readers who are reading this series! It’s because of you that we have the demand for another book to follow! Stay tuned because we won’t disappoint!
Kathy Coopmans
"We should write a book together, one of us said."
"Let's do it, said the other."
Three books later, one USA today Bestseller and my friend Hilary and I are writing stronger each day. Determined to give you the best we have in this series.
I'm convinced she's my better half in this book world. My friend, confidant, and supporter.
I love writing these characters with her; it's an every day joyful event for the two of us. We laugh, agree, disagree. Mostly, though, we applaud one another. We listen and to me, that is the most important part about collaborating together.
I see many things ahead for this friend and me.
So, Hilary, thank you for showing me how true of a friend you are.
My family. I have the best husband and son's a woman could ask for. Grown men who ask me how my work is going. What did I do today? Am I having fun? It's a repeat process I will never be tired of hearing. They complete me in a way only unconditional love can. I love the three of you so very much.
Jill Sava. My friend, PA, and lifeline. You, my sweet lady, are a brilliant woman. I will keep you!
Eric Battershell and Burton Hughes. I'm never disappointed when you toss a photo my way. You accommodate me, prove to me that every business transaction is important to you. Thank you for showing me a true friendship. I simply adore both of you.
Dana Leah. You are the most patient woman I know. Always changing, jumping on our cover with a fierce determination of professionalism. You work amazes me.
Julia Goda. Our editor. I love you. Enough said!
To our readers, bloggers, and friends. I want to thank you for supportive our fantastic duo. Without those of you who support us we would be strumming our fingers against our temples wondering what in the frick should we do with our lives. You give us the answer, easily. We write, we dream and we create characters that all of us love. Words cannot be written to express how much your support means to me. Thank you from the depths of my soul, the center of my bones for loving the two of us!
BOOKS BY HILARY STORM
Six (Blade and Tori’s story)
Seven (Coming Soon)
Rebel Walking Series
In A Heartbeat
Heaven Sent
Banded Together
No Strings Attached
Hold Me Closer
Fighting the Odds
Never Say Goodbye
Whiskey Dreams
Bryant Brothers Series
Don’t Close Your Eyes
Alphachat.com Series
Pay for Play
Two can Play
Elite Forces Series
ICE
FIRE
STONE
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The Shelter Me Series
Shelter Me
Rescue Me
Keep Me
The Syndicate Series
Book one-The Wrath of Cain.
Book two - The Redemption of Roan
Book three - The Absolution of Aiden
Book four - The Deliverance of Dilan:
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The Drifter
The Contrite Duet
Reprisal
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