15 years to life

by Regina Bartley

  I hate it that you had to leave me again, but I know it’s for the best. I want you to get better, and to find away to be home with me. You may not see it now, but it’s where you belong.

  I’m glad that I have Landon to love me, and care for me. But I need you. So quit thinking that I don’t. Even when we are old and we have gray hair I will still need my brother. So get it together, would ya? This being apart stuff is going to be hard on me, so hurry up. Don’t stay gone too long.

  I love you so much, and the next time I see you I know you’ll be better. You owe it to yourself. Come home soon!!

  I love you Gorilla,

  Blaine

  P.S. Write me as soon as you can.

  Acknowledgements

  I am so amazed by the love and support that I have had while writing this book. I have so many people to thank.

  My husband and two kids are my life, and they put up with the crazy side of me while I write. I don’t know how they do it, but I love them so much for it.

  Special thanks to my brother for showing me that real men care, and real men cry, and real men love unconditionally. I love you Bubba. Thanks for being there for me when I need you.

  I have to give special thanks to Jenna Brooklyn for shooting my amazing cover, and bringing my ideas to life. I love you dearly, and I can’t thank you enough. You have such a bright future in the world of photography.

  Thank you also to Preston David Perry III for being the face that made my cover. You were everything I envisioned Brian to be. You brought my Gorilla boy to life. Keep reaching for the stars, because amazing things are going to happen to you. I know it.

  To my wonderful beta readers, Raquel Auriemma and Shelby Salinas, I love you girls. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. You truly are the best beta readers ever. I love that you don’t hold back, and I can’t wait to work with you again. You can never get rid of me. Hope that’s okay!

  Oh Micalea Smeltzer, what would I do without you? You’re my sprinting partner, my best friend, my superhero sidekick, and I love you forever. Thank you for always being there for me when I need you.

  Thank you readers!! Thank you, thank you, and thank you. You’ve been so patient with me on this journey. This book took me a while for personal reasons, and never once did you complain. That means the world to me. Thank you for being on my side. Thank you for your kind words and support. I know that I wouldn’t be on this journey without you.

  About the Author

  Regina is a contemporary romance writer from Kentucky. She lives there with her husband, kids, dog and cat. She can be found behind her computer, a good book, or watching sports. She loves to hear from her readers. You can find out what's coming next if you follow her on

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  15 Years to Life Playlist:

  1. Moving On- Asking Alexandria

  2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

  3. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon

  4. Burning House- Cam

  5. Photograph- Ed Sheeran

  6. Like a Wrecking Ball- Eric Church

  7. Take your time- Sam Hunt

  8. Words as Weapons- Seether

  9. The Wolf- Mumford & Sons

  10. Diamond Rings and Old Bar Stools – Tim McGraw