“I missed you,” he murmured into her hair. It was such a stupid thing to say, they’d only been a part for a day, but it was true.
She pulled her head back and looked up at him, a smile tugging on her lips. “I’d play this all cool and stuff, but the second you turn on your phone my cover would be ruined anyway. I…may have left you a few voicemails.”
He grinned and spun her around on the dance floor. “It was off. I’m sorry. I would have answered…but, I’m glad I’m not the only one who took our fight badly.”
She shrugged. “I may have been a teeny bit upset.”
“Well, I wouldn’t want to upset you again,” he said, trying in vain to fight the smile pulling on his lips.
She arched an eyebrow at him, looking so beautiful and confident, his heart warmed. “You really wouldn’t.”
The music changed and her smile blossomed. It took him a second to realize why. “Salsa?”
“My new favorite dance,” she said, throwing her head back as she assumed a dramatic salsa pose, and her hair sparkled in the light.
He laughed and took her hand in his. It was his favorite, too.
Acknowledgments
There are so many people I owe a thank you for their help and encouragement with this project, and who have been supportive of my writing in general. I want to give a huge thanks to:
My family, for always being there for me, and for supporting my choice to try this writing thing. I love you all so much! Especially my husband, Sash, who accepts my crazy writing hours in stride, and has been willing to entertain himself virtually every evening and weekend for the last two years. And my mom, who always remains stalwart in her belief that I can do anything I set my mind to. Thank you for believing in me.
Kerry Vail, for being a marvelous editor and friend. You have been my biggest cheerleader and my rock, and you have helped me grow so much as a writer. More than that, you’ve been such a good friend. There are no words to express how much your support means to me.
Author Taryn Elliot, who volunteered to beta read this story at the last minute for me, and whose kind words and enthusiasm made me excited to submit this. You rock, my friend!
My critique partner, Regan Summers, who not only inspires me with her insight and her amazing writing, but whose friendship keeps me sane. You encourage me when I need to be encouraged, and kick me in the butt when I need that, too. And Joshua Roots, who offers sage advice when it comes to improving my stories, and who encourages me with his own tenacity and hilarious writing. Thank you, my friends.
Barbara Rogan, for your encouraging words and invaluable teachings. And the rest of my Next Level workshop group, for helping me strengthen my writing and for your kind and supportive words. You are all talented and awesome. And the Cantina crew on Absolute Write, for always being funny and kind. You are my haven.
Liz Pelletier and Lauren Ruth, for your belief in this project and your awesome expertise in making it the best book it could be.
The rest of the Entangled team, for seeing potential in my stories and helping me develop and market them. Special thanks to Misa Ramirez for her constant kindness and hard work, and for being willing to this story and recommend it. And to my publicists Jessica Turner and Katie Clapsadl. Thanks so much for everything!
About the Author
Tiffany Allee lives in Phoenix, AZ and is happily engaged to a secret romantic. She spends her days working in Corporate America while daydreaming about sexy heroes, and her nights writing and bothering her cats (according to them). Her passions include reading, chocolate, travel, wine, and family. Website: http://tiffanyallee.com.
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