Thank you to my mom. She did two edits on my book for me, and she never even complained. I can’t believe how lucky I am to be in such a supportive family. The only reason I know I can follow my dreams, is because my parents have instilled that and encouraged it my entire life.
Thank you to Briana Luff and Caroline Cannon. Without the two of you, Caroline Lufsky wouldn’t exist. Thank you for the friendship and memories that allowed me to write what a best friend and a college roommate relationship is truly like.
Thanks to Mary-Nancy of Eagle Eye Editing for taking on my final proofreading and read through at the last minute, even when she was sick!
Also, thank you to Elizabeth, one of my beta readers. She gave me some tough critiques that took this book to the next level, and I’m so thankful!
Thank you Stephenie Philipsen, my very first beta reader. You provided such amazing feedback on this book and I feel so blessed to know you! You were always there with a quick response when I had questions or had edits I wanted a second opinion on. I think my Riley fans are going to love you for bringing my attention to where I had neglected him a bit. I can’t say thank you enough to you for all the support, especially when I was fragile early on. You are such a great friend.
Another BIG thank you to my writing sisters. First, my friend, Jennifer Durfey. She has given me so much help and guidance. Having published her own paranormal romance, Dreamer (Kali Lockton Trilogy, Book 1) – Go read it, she has been my go to for all publishing questions. She always lends a hand, even while she’s trying to handle her own busy schedule. She throws out ideas for marketing and anything else I may need! She never hesitates to provide encouragement. I’m so lucky to have found not only such a gifted writing partner, but also a wonderful friend.
And to my other writing sister, my dear friend, Patricia Lacedra Maximini. You are SUCH a blessing! Countless hours chatting online, putting together marketing ideas, going back and forth with various scenes and characters, and just being there for the ups and downs of being an author, has meant more than you know. Patty is an author, too. I can’t wait for the release of her first incredible novel, Exception, in October! This book would never have gotten to the publishing stage without Patty’s constant checking in and positive attitude!
There are so many other people I’ve met along the way with this that I can’t wait to get to know better. The world of indie authors, bloggers, writers, dreamers, and readers, is a world I am proud to be a part of.
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed!
Author Bio:
Anna Applegate lives in rural Maryland with her husband and goldendoodle. She loves reading, romance of all kinds, sappy chick flicks, paranormal literature, shooting stars, Disney, traveling, and having an imagination.
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Book 2 in the Ariya Adams trilogy will be coming out November 2013!
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
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