Beguiling (Tempting #2) (25 page)

O
nce again
, I thank my parents. Of the many blessings you’ve both given me, the ability to articulate is my favorite. May you never learn the existence of this book.

To those who know, thank you for keeping your mouths shut. I’ll ply you with beer again and again to keep our indiscretions from ever escaping your lips.

Thank you to my beta readers: Christina, as always, I appreciate your encouragement and for telling me it was funny—when I’d hoped it was; Leigh, for giving me your unfiltered thoughts and many helpful suggestions; Anna, for being the last one to look at my books, and the first one to believe in me.

Jena, thank you for being an enthusiastic and thorough promoter. I appreciate your guidance and unending flow of patience, even when my questions are just as prolific this time as they were the last.

To Jade, with The Write Assistants. You make books look beautiful, and you put authors at ease. Thanks to you, I haven’t felt the need to drink as much as I usually do. Heh.

To the number of people who have gone out of their way to help me through this process via Facebook:

Tammy, Jacquie, and Kimie—once again, you’ve humbled me with your support. Thank you for ‘pimping’ me out to the masses.

Paula, Candi, and Ang of The Dirty Laundry Review. You three were the ones to help me rise from the rubble. I’ll never be able to say thank you enough. Thank you Paula and Candi, for putting
Tempting
on your top 2015 lists. I’m honored.

Angie with Angie and Jessica’s Dreamy Reads. If only I could properly thank you for everything you did for
Tempting
. Your enthusiasm for promoting books is astounding and infectious—any author would feel immensely blessed to have you promoting their work and I am no exception. Just, thank you. For all of it.

The ladies of The Literary Gossip—thank you for taking a chance on a nobody, and thank you Nina for putting
Tempting
on your top 2015 list and thank you Jen, for that excellent review. It means a great deal, to have your kindness.

To Lex Martin, Laurelin Paige, Lauren Blakely, and Roxy Sloane for reading
Tempting
and for sharing it on your pages. I’ve heard many terrifying things about publishing and the competition that comes with it, but you’ve all proved those wrong with your support. I sincerely appreciate you.

Flossie B, I’ve enjoyed our movies and gifs over the last several months. I can’t wait for you to be a fetus. Also, anyone else reading that will probably be alarmed. ☈ ☈ ☈

To Jamie. Because it’s you. All of it.

And finally, to the reader. Thank you for purchasing this novel, for the support you gave me with
Tempting
, which astounded me beyond all belief, for leaving an honest review (if you do), and for sharing with your friends. This book, or any book I write, would serve no purpose if it weren’t for you.