by J. B. McGee
To my husband, Chad, thank you seems inadequate. Living this dream has meant that I’ve sacrificed time with you and our family to write and promote my books. You are not only working yourself, but you are doing your best to make things easy for me. This consists of doing all laundry, dishes, vacuuming, being a nurse to our kids, etc. You have me completely spoiled. I think if I were to write a hero in a book who does as much as you I would seriously get reviews complaining that you are unrealistic. I know we have our ups and downs, but I am so thankful that you found me, that you are my prince charming.
To Jaimi L. Mac, my long lost twin, I don’t know where to begin to thank you. I hate to admit that the first time we started talking I had no clue who you were, but I immediately liked you and felt connected to you. It was all over that hmph word that’s not a word. Since then, we’ve become so much that I don’t know how to begin to describe it all. There is no one that I have ever met in my life who can read my mind the way you can, and vice versa. It was during one of those simultaneous mind-reading moments that Conspiring was born. Thank you for listening, letting me vent, being supportive always. Until Vegas!
To Katie Ashley/Krista Ashe, for befriending me, introducing me to so many incredible authors, listening to me whine every day until I made it into the Top 100 because I wasn’t there yet. You never once told me to get a grip. You always said, “You’ll get there.” Thank you for editing my books, often making me laugh when you snort or call Bradley a man whore. Most of all, thank you for being my friend and as you say, I am thankful for your geographical proximity.
To Michelle Eck, I don’t know if you know this but I call you Momma Eck. You aren’t old enough to be my mother, but I feel like you are my author momma. Thank you for teaching me the ropes, holding my hand, and always pushing me to be better. Thank you for taking the idea of a Georgia book signing and running with it. I can’t wait!
To Rosette Doyle with Your Movie Boutique, you did it again and you did it better! The Mending trailer is phenomenal. You have a very special talent at being able to interpret a book and bringing it to life. I am thankful for your friendship.
To Literati Literature Lovers, thank you for continuously spreading the word, promoting me, and being friends. I enjoyed that crazy private chat while we did your Facebook Banner. Funny how all things lead to Gandy!
To Nicola and Denise at Flirty & Dirty Book Blog, thank you so much for sharing my books with your fans. You have become good friends. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.
To Kathy Womack with Romantic Reading Escapes, you have become a good friend. You ALWAYS make me smile or laugh hysterically, but you also build me up when I am down. I firmly believe God placed you in my life for a reason.
To Jennifer Wolfel with Wolfel’s World of Books, thank you for beta reading for me, for being a friend, and brainstorming with me. I appreciate your friendship.
To Crystal Spears with Lives and Breathes Books, wow! Who knew we would become so close so fast. Not only are you an awesome blogger and beta reader, but you are a special needs mother that can relate to what it’s like to me on a whole different level. Thank you so much for helping me through the tough parts of Conspiring, and for being there with me as that ending literally sprung from my brain to my fingers, then to the computer. It was an incredible rush and I am glad I got to share that with you.
To Nicole Kelly, thank you for being an awesome beta reader and the ultimate of cheerleaders. It’s like you have this internal gift of knowing just when I need a boost. I hear the ping of a private message on Facebook. When I open the message there is always a picture of the ever gorgeous David Gandy, holding his hand over his mouth, the way you know I like him, accompanied by a sweet message. Thank you!!
To Heather Gunter with Into the Night Reviews, thank you so much for helping to spread the word about my books, for your help with coordinating the book signing in March, and for just being a friend. I can’t wait to do lunch…very soon!!
Kim Person – I remember talking to you for two hours on the phone in a hotel before Thanksgiving. It seems like it was around this same time that things really took off for me. I am not sure if it was timing or the fact that you absolutely rock. I remember you saying to me, “Let’s get people to find out who you are.” Well, whatever you did, it worked. Thank you!
To the many other book bloggers, you have so graciously accepted me into your tight knit community and shown me tremendous support and friendship. I worry I am going to leave someone off, so I hate to name names.
Kindlehooked, Sugar & Spice Book Reviews, The Indie Bookshelf, Book Crush, I Love Indie Books, Whirlwind Books, Shh Mom’s Reading, Word, Our Reading World, The Naughty Librarian’s Dungeon, Luscious Literature, Talk Supe, BJ Harvey, Louise Chapman, Terri Messruther, Three Chicks & Their Books, The Book Avenue Review, My Secret Romance, S. Camargo’s Book Addiction, Natasha is a Book Junkie, Confessions of a Novel Junkie, Fire & Ice Magazine, C & C Book Blog, eBook Lovers Coop, eBook Korner Kafe, What to Read After Fifty Shades of Grey, Books Books Books, Liezels Book Blog, Lisa’s Book Review, The Risque Redhead Reads, First Class Books, Cristina’s Book Reviews, I Love Indie Books, Young Adult Book Addict, A Purrfect Read, Finding Bliss, Stuck in Books
To the many authors I have met along the way. I am in awe of most of you, and can’t believe you are even on my friends list, let alone actual friends! *Cough ahem Michelle Leighton* I am so going to go fan girl crazy on you when I get to sign books beside you in March and August! Rather than naming all of you, how about I say The Naughty Mafia? Because that pretty much sums it up.
Last, but certainly not least, to you! For buying not one of my books, not two of my books, but three! For reading every last word, I heart YOU.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Epilogue
About the Author
Acknowledgements