by K. L. Kreig
I was waiting for someone to take my hand.
I was waiting for Shaw Mercer.
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~ THE END ~
Babbles…
I know what you’re thinking. I already know what will show up repetitively in reviews. Willow, for the love of Christ, what is wrong with you? JUST TELL SHAW YOU LOVE HIM ALREADY! Tell him about your sister. Vomit every single thing inside you because it’s rotting there! You could have avoided all this drama!
I felt your frustration, believe me. But I also get where Willow was coming from. I more than get it, actually.
There are those who have a hard time expressing their true emotions for whatever reason, whatever scenarios life has put them through. I am one of them. My husband likes to talk everything out. I don’t, even though I genuinely want to most times. It’s a constant frustration for him, even though he is the person I trust most in the entire world.
So if you think I’m trying to create drama for the sake of drama, I can certainly be guilty of that sometimes. But not in Willow’s case. Not how she felt or her inability to get things out that she desperately wanted to. Sometimes it’s not just as easy as opening your mouth—ask my husband.
On a side note, the Eleanor special is real. My grandma used to eat waffles that way so my husband nicknamed them Eleanor specials. To this day he, too, likes to eat waffles with jam.
Finally, I took some liberties around the drug approval portion of my story. Getting a new drug approved by the United States Federal Drug Administration is complex and drawn out. There are multiple phases and clinical trials that can take eight to ten years to wade through. As you can imagine, only a small percentage of drugs even make it to phase three clinical trials, an even smaller percentage approved. Anyway, my point is I sped up the process a bit for the sake of the story, but know I did my homework.
Thanks for sticking with me through this very long book and series (roughly 206K words in all). I happen to love long, intricate stories where we can delve several layers into the complexity of the human character, because let’s face it: not one of us is just one-faceted. A longer story allows me, as the author, to take that journey with you, so if people complain about the length, I won’t apologize. This is the story I wanted to tell and I’m beyond proud of it.
Now to my thanks. As always, thanks to Nikki Busch, my editor, for smoothing my manuscript and making me look good. Special thanks goes to my sister, Tara, and my author bud KL Grayson, who both gave me honest feedback that helped me make this the story I wanted. I hope you both now know what a sacred cow is because no one else will since I took it out! (cries tears). THANK YOU for taking time out of your busy schedules to help me! Heather Roberts: I cannot express how appreciative I am of your tireless work, availability at all hours of the day or night, and your endless support of all the things. I truly think I’d have given up this writing thing by now if not for your help and guidance. Last but never least, thanks always to my husband who loves everything I do. Everything. Even my snoring. You’re my biggest fan and I love that about you, even if I don’t always tell you.
Friends, family, bloggers, authors, betas, pimpers, Kreig’s Babes, and most importantly MY READERS: if you supported me in any way, shape, or form, you know who you are and you know I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am nothing but sincerely, eternally grateful for your belief in me. Every message and e-mail I get from someone who wanted to personally reach out to me and praise me for how my work touched them in some way is truly a surreal feeling and that’s why I do this. Because you all encourage me. For that, I thank you.
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Also by K.L. Kreig
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Finding Me Duet:
Lost In Between (Book 1)
Found Underneath (Book 2)
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Standalone: Black Swan Affair
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“OMG what did I just read? This book… WOW!! It’s been years since I read a book straight through. Yes, seven hours I was glued to the pages of this book. A yo-yo of emotions that left me breathless with every scene. Black Swan Affair is a must read!!” ~ Nashoda Rose, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author
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“I was rapt from the first page, consumed by its every word, and I still cannot stop thinking about it. This rare gem of a story is a top recommendation from me.” ~ Natasha is a Book Junkie
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The Colloway Brothers series:
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Finding Gray (free prequel)
Forsaking Gray
Undeniably Asher
Luke’s Absolution
Destination Connelly
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“This series is absolutely amazing. Brilliant. Intense. Passionate. Suspenseful. K. L. Kreig really brought her all when she introduced us to the Colloway brothers.” ~ Renee Entress’s Blog
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“The Colloway brothers are some of the most swoon-worthy, panty-soaking, endearingly flawed men in contemporary romance today. They are full of grit, intelligence, and sex appeal that will leave you breathless and begging for more.” ~ Rachel Caid, Author of the Finding Home series
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The Regent Vampire Lords series:
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Surrendering
Belonging
Reawakening
Evading
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“If you like J. R. Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, or Kresley Cole, you’ll love K. L. Kreig. This series just got even better! Books like these are the reason we, the reviewer, should be able to give six stars!” ~ L. A. Wild, Author, Chance the Darkness
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“This author has done it again. I was captivated and transported into the story right from the first chapter. A truly fantastic vampire book with romance, suspense, twists, and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat all the way through.” ~ Hooked on Books Forever Bookblog
Musical Inspiration
My musical inspiration for writing Found Underneath:
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“I Alone” by Live
“Love Me Now” by John Legend
“Love on the Brain” by Rhianna
“Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara
“Breaking Inside” by Shinedown
“Home” by Michael Bublé
“Unsteady” by X Ambassadors
“How Did You Love” by Shinedown
“A Place to Fall” by Emphatic
“Dark On Me” by Starset
“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling
“Magic” by Coldplay
“The Scientist” by Coldplay
“What Would It Take” by Anderson East
“Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam
“Let Me Love You” by DJ Snake
“Helium” by Sia
“Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
About the Author
This is the hardest part…talking about myself.
I’m just a regular ol’ Midwest girl who likes Game of Thrones and is obsessed with Modern Family and The Goldbergs. I run, I eat, I run, I eat. It’s a vicious cycle. I love carbs, but there’s a love-hate relationship with my ass and thighs. Mostly hate. I like a good cocktail (oh hell…who am I kidding? I love any cocktail). I’m a huge creature of habit, but I’ll tell you I’m flexible. I read every single day and if I don’t get a chance…watch the hell out, I’m a raving bitch. My iPad and I: BFFs. I’m direct and I make no apologies for it. I swear too much. I love alternative music and in my next life, I want to be a badass female rocker. I hate, hate, hate spiders, telemarketers, liver, acne
, winter, and loose hairs that fall down my shirt (don’t ask, it’s a thing).
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Also by K.L. Kreig
Finding Me Duet
Found Underneath (Coming Soon)
The Colloway Brothers
Finding Gray