Ride (Bayonet Scars)
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To everyone on my beta team: Kristina Amit, CR DeStasi, Julie Deaton, Danielle Plane, Mindy Smith Stickels, Judy Ruiz, and Amber Vaughn. Your support and encouragement has been simply amazing. I hope to see each and every one of you along for the ride once we start Thrash. And finally, Dawn Johnson. You started as a reader, who became a friend, who has become one of my most valuable assets in this world. You’re more than a PA, you’re a lifesaver. You’re the one who’s up with me at 3am running through plot twists, dialogue issues, and full-on freak-outs when I’m convinced everyone is going to hate Alex and Ryan.
And finally—Mom. I’ve tried to figure out how I can thank you for not only giving me life, but believing in my dreams so fully, I’m almost convinced I can achieve them. You are a never-ending source of love, encouragement, and utter ridiculousness. Without you, I couldn’t do what I do every day. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and input along this journey. You know I’m going to need you for Thrash, right? Many women say that their greatest fear is becoming their mother. My greatest fear is not becoming my mother. You may not see it, but you are the toughest woman I’ve ever met. You deal with shit that would make other people throw in the towel, and you do it with grace and love. I love you beyond words. You kick some serious ass.
About the Author
As a child, JC was fascinated by things that went bump in the night. As they say, some things never change. Now, as an adult, she divides her time between the sexy law men, mythical creatures, and kick-ass heroines that live inside her head. A San Francisco Bay Area native, JC has also called both Texas and Louisiana home. These days she rocks her flip flops year round in Northern California and can’t imagine a climate more beautiful.
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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
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Acknowledgements
About the Author