Although this book is fiction, I completely understand how difficult it is to read about.
If any of these issues are something that you are dealing with personally, please know that you are not alone and do not have to deal with this by yourself.
Please know that there is help out there for you.
<3 Josie
RAPE
You are NOT alone! No means NO!
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1.800.656.HOPE (1.800.656.4673)
It's hard to know what to do, how to feel, or what your options are after a sexual assault. Please know that you're not alone. Below are some things to keep in mind. If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, call 911.
Suicide.org's mission is to prevent suicides, support suicide survivors, and educate the public about suicide.
https://ohl.rainn.org/online/resources/info-for-survivors.cfm
SUICIDE
You are NOT alone!
1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Please learn the risk factors and warning signs so that you can help someone. When there are multiple risk factors, the risk of an attempt is much greater.
Suicide.org
Suicide.org's mission is to prevent suicides, support suicide survivors, and educate the public about suicide.
http://www.suicide.org/index.html
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP is the nation's leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes.
http://www.afsp.org
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION
You do NOT have to use it to cope!
The main symptom that defines an alcoholic is if the person continues to drink once it’s caused problems with work, relationships, drinking and driving occurring on a continued basis. If you have concerns, there are a number of resources out there that can help.
•Alcoholics Anonymous - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
•Al-Anon/Alateen - www.al-anon.org
•National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health
•Substance Abuse and Mental
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JOSIE BORDEAUX
Josie Bordeaux is the author of the Alluring Promises series. Her romance novels revolve around friendships, sizzling attraction and steamy sex scenes. Lust, passion and love are all entwined with a lot of drama and fun-filled friendships. Josie lives in the sunshine state with her best friend (AKA - husband) and two sweet, and very creative daughters.
When she's not driving her kids around town, she's usually clicking her fingernails on her keyboard or down at the beach where her eyes are glued to her kindle app reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Whew! Another Alluring Promises book is complete.
I have an amazing support team and this book couldn’t be what it is without them. I am so very grateful for all the help and advice I received in making Clark and Aubrey’s story come to life on paper.
For my readers who were there since the release of Promises, Promises, I know you wanted Clark’s love story much sooner. I tried. This book became more intense than I had intended it to be, but I think it was worth the journey and I hope you agree.
I want to thank all of my readers for their amazing support and patience!
Jenni - I’m so very thankful for your amazing advice and beta changes! Your changes were huge and your suggestions helped shape this book. Thank you for all your sleepless nights and for helping me even when you were sick. You’re an amazing friend. Regardless if it’s only online right now! (wink, wink)
Ang. I cannot thank you enough! You really helped me out and I love all your suggestions and catches. I’d hate to have everyone walking around saying “Arrr!” Unless I wrote a pirate book and didn’t realize it! I love the way you brainstorm, baby! And I love you!
Deanna…What can I say that would be more than a simple “Thank you”? Your “brutal” honesty was so very needed and I love that you were! The way you polish my writing made it shine and I cannot thank you enough. One last thank you, for always being there and always working me in as soon as you can. You have NO idea how much that means to me and I realize how much time and incredible work you put into everything I send to you. Thank you. So VERY much!! And last, but not least, thanks for keeping Aub’s thumb-holes pretty (I’m wiggling my brows!). Love you so hard!!
To my husband and my girls - I love you more than you know. More than any words I could ever write. I thank you for your patience and your ability to now make your own meals for dinner, when needed. Cereal really is a very nutritious meal. Huggas, squggas and a great big huge Obediah hug.
<3 Josie
Table of Contents
Copyright
Promises, Promises
Also by Josie Bordeaux
Title Page
Copyright
Prologue
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
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Epilogue
What To Do Now
Stay Connected With Josie!
Josie Bordeaux
Acknowledgments
Romantic Promises
Copyright
Also by Josie Bordeaux
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
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Epilogue
What To Do Now
Stay Connected With Josie!
Josie Bordeaux
Acknowledgments
Breathless Promises
Copyright
Also by Josie Bordeaux
Dedication
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
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Epilogue
Dear Reader
What To Do Now
Stay Connected With Josie!
Josie Bordeaux
Acknowledgments
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