Body Double
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So although I'm a newcomer (as a writer) to the romance genre, this is not technically a debut novel. I chose a different pen name for the romance novel so that readers familiar with my fantasy and science fiction novels wouldn't buy it expecting a new world, magic, or a made-up cure for some hideous illness or disorder. I've started writing several romance novels, but none made it past the first draft until now.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for taking a chance on my first published romance novel. As an independent author, I don’t have a team of publicists and marketing specialists to spread the word about this book. I’m just a writer sitting at my keyboard searching for readers like you. If you enjoyed the story, please recommend it to a friend! If you’re so inclined, a review or rating on the ebook site of your choice would also be greatly appreciated.
If you’d like to contact me, visit my web site at http://alanehudson.wordpress.com or email me at alane@peachorchardpress.com — I welcome your emailed comments! I’m also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authoralane.
Acknowledgements
Writing can be a lonely endeavor, but even so, the help of these people was invaluable. Alex Cooke for his help with the 9-1-1 call, Chrystalla Thoma and Donalisa Helsley for their help with the Spanish, Sandra Edwards for her advice on the story concept, and my friends at CritiqueCircle for their honest feedback: Onechoice1, Freesoul, Sallyw, Basbaxter, Ginella, Mhiscox, Vkkerji, Lola7, and Jaybird. A special thanks to my wonderful editor, Susan Helene Gottfried, for her friendship, support, and for helping me hone the final draft.
Table of 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
Just a little note from the author