Legacy

by HELEN HARDT

Acknowledgments

  I did something in Legacy that I’ve never done before as a writer.

  I began the descent of Brad Steel from hero to anti-hero. It was a challenge, and I thought a lot about other famous anti-heroes as I wrote—Walter White, Jaime Lannister, even Scarlett O’Hara. Brad’s true Descent will happen in the next book, of course, but I’ve sowed the seeds in Legacy. Like Walter, Jaime, and Scarlett, Brad will do anything to protect those he loves—and that protection sometimes comes at a tragic cost.

  Huge thanks to the following individuals whose effort and belief made this book shine: Jennifer Becker, Audrey Bobak, Haley Boudreaux, Keli Jo Chen, Yvonne Ellis, Jesse Kench, Robyn Lee, Jon Mac, Amber Maxwell, Dave McInerney, Michele Hamner Moore, Chrissie Saunders, Scott Saunders, Celina Summers, Kurt Vachon, and Meredith Wild.

  Thanks also to the women and men of Hardt and Soul. Your endless and unwavering support keeps me going.

  To my family and friends, thank you for your encouragement.

  Thank you most of all to my readers. Without you, none of this would be possible.

  Descent will be here soon!

  About Helen Hardt

  #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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