by Kelly, Amber
After we hash out costs and crunch numbers, they stand to leave with a signed contract in hand.
“Thank you for your time, Sophie. I think this is going to be a profitable relationship for both our companies. I love your designs and think they will fit perfectly with the Maple and Park brand.” Gail squeezes my hand before they enter the elevator.
Marcus gives me a quick wink as the doors slide shut, and I release the breath I’ve been holding since I walked into the meeting.
Charlotte comes bounding out from behind her desk and skids to a halt in front of me. “Well?” Her eyes, full of nervous anticipation, expectantly stare into mine.
“We did it,” I whisper through a huge grin.
“Oh my,” she squeals as we both start jumping up and down. “I knew you would nail it. In spite of the wet doughnut on your head and your sweaty pits.”
“Thanks. We need to celebrate.”
“Okay, I’ll call and get us a table at Marea for seven p.m. Just us?”
“And my parents. I’m going to call Stanhope now and tell him the good news. I know Mom will want to rush right over.”
Rustic Hearts is available now!
First, I want to thank every single reader, blogger, and fellow author who took a chance on this series. Each message, text, e-mail, share, giveaway, and review has meant the world to me. Poplar Falls and the people that inhabit it, although fictional, have earned a place in my heart. I wish I could pack a bag and join them for a summer.
To my friends and family who not only encouraged me to chase my dream, but also supported me every step of the way—I love you all with my whole heart. Your enthusiasm and excitement with each release brings me so much joy. I love peppering the books with our memories and history.
To the gracious and amusing members of the Stockman Message Board who patiently answered a million questions about cattle ranching the past few months—I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Seriously, I know enough about branding and calving seasons now to purchase and run my own ranch.
Amanda White and Gloria Green, as always, thank you for your encouragement and honest feedback. You’re both priceless.
Autumn Gantz, you are an amazing and hard-working publicist, but most of all, you are a fabulous friend. I cannot imagine being on this journey without you.
Jovana Shirley, you are invaluable. Thank you for making me look good. If the world saw the hot-mess first draft of these books, they would know how true that statement is. You are an angel, and commas are still the devil.
Judy Zweifel, Stacey Blake, Sommer Stein, and Michaela Mangum, thank you for your contributions to this book. You are all incredible at what you do, and I’m truly blessed to have you all be a part of my team.
Kyla Linde and Corinne Michaels, thank you, thank you, thank you for taking my pitiful attempts and helping me transform them into articulate and interest-inspiring blurbs. I would rather write an entire novel than a blurb. Fact.
Last but not least, David Miller, you are the unicorn husband. Never a complaint when you have to pick dinner up night after night or answer your own questions or remind me to eat and bathe when I am engrossed in yet another make-believe world. I love you.
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Amber Kelly is a romance author that calls North Carolina home. She has been a avid reader from a young age and you could always find her with her nose in a book completely enthralled in an adventure. With the support of her husband and family, in 2018, she decided to finally give a voice to the stories in her head and her debut novel, Both of Me was born. You can connect with Amber on Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorAmberKelly, on IG @authoramberkelly, on Twitter @AuthorAmberKel1 or via her website www.authoramberkelly.com