Sophie's Run (46 page)

In
Sophie’s Run
, you watched me fall in love with Steve, truly, madly, deeply. And then you witnessed the ultimate betrayal from a really unexpected source. I hope you weren’t too surprised by what I did next; wouldn’t you have wanted to do the same?

Thank you for coming to my wedding in the end. I had the best time, and I hope you enjoyed yourself, too. Dan told me only yesterday that he’d want a wedding just like it, if he ever…
got there
. I was intrigued, but he simply laughed and changed the subject.

However. The story of me and my rock star doesn’t end there, of course it doesn’t. If you’ve just finished reading
Sophie’s Run
, you might have picked up a few things about Dan that I don’t really comprehend yet. I heard a rumor that he has been secretly in love all these long years. So join me as the last part of the Rock Star Romance Trilogy unfolds right here, in
Sophie’s Encore
… coming your way on 7 September 2013.

Rock on!

What a difference a year makes! When I launched my debut novel,
Sophie’s Turn
, I was in it, more or less, on my own. The past year has been an incredible journey of learning and discovery—in more than one sense, as I had the privilege, in February of 2012, to sign
Sophie’s Turn
, with the amazing US publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing. As a result, there are many, many people to whom I owe big thanks. Therefore, in no particular order other than alphabetical, please allow me to honor and embarrass the following wonderful people.

Chris Longmuir
, for supplying proper Scottish expressions just when I needed them.

Deborah Smith
, for being a real-time beta-reader, for offering unwavering support and for being my official photographer.

Gordon Brown from Bluesdacious
, for reviewing relevant sections and offering feedback—thank you for the local color.

Jim Ronnie from Iron Claw
,
for inspiration and support, and for sharing real-life anecdotes that added real spice to Dan’s exploits. I look forward to using the rest some other time.

Jon
; I love you; what more can I say?

Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), Berlin
, for granting me permission to send Sophie and Dan on a totally fictitious shopping trip there, to meet with a fictitious personal shopper and buy a fictitious dress from a fictitious designer.

Linn B. Halton
, driving force behind
loveahappyending.com
; for being an amazing source of guidance and encouragement.

Everyone at
loveahappyending.com,
for being a fantastically supportive team of authors and readers
.

Marleen Heine
of
Kurverwaltung der Inselgemeinde Langeoog
, for sending a large amount of material about the island and patiently answering all my questions.

Everyone at
Sapphire Star Publishing
,
especially Amy Lichtenhan and Katie Henson, for signing all three parts of the Rock Star Romance Trilogy, having faith in me and my work, answering a million questions, and coaching and guiding me along the way. I am honored and humbled to be part of the Sapphire Star family. A big thank you also to my editor, Ellen Brock, for her detailed read, perceptive comments and energetic prompts.

Sharon Goodwin
, wonderful blogger and friend; for showing me the ropes when I was in danger of falling off the cliff. What would I have done without your timely, practical and sensible guidance? You rock.

Shirley Mukisa
, for being an ace beta-reader.

Sue Fortin
, fantastic writing buddy and friend; for always being there, for reading and commenting, making stellar suggestions and cheering me on.

THE HUSH BAND
, for their music, photos, and general rocking support.

Born and raised in Germany, Nicky moved to the United Kingdom in 1993. Having received two degrees, Nicky spent six years working as a researcher and project manager for an international Human Resources research firm based in London and Washington, D.C.

Also by Nicky Wells

Sophie’s Turn
(Rock Star Romance Trilogy, Part 1)