Beneath His Darkness (Healing Hearts #3) (42 page)

BOOK: Beneath His Darkness (Healing Hearts #3)

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When these crimes happened to me, I was fortunate enough to work with a fantastic group here in New Hampshire called S.A.S.S. – Sexual Assault Support Services. They are still around today. Anyone in the New Hampshire area needing assistance for these crimes, please contact them.
www.sassnh.org
or (888) 747- 7070

Nationally, please reach out to RAINN at
https://rainn.org
or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Life is a blessing. It’s meant to be lived and enjoyed.

I always have to start my gratitude with my husband Marty. Without his love and support, I would not be able to write anything. He sits beside me, encouraging me, helping me find my male voices, and reminding me I’m not crazy. He is a part of every male I write and I couldn’t be more proud of that. It’s amazing to have someone believe in you, even when you aren’t sure you believe in yourself. To my better half, thank you for finally noticing me. My life has only been better since having you in it.

My awesome sons, I love you more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for understanding that I need to write, even when it means you have to have sandwiches for dinner sometimes because I forgot to plan a meal. You rock my fuzzy socks and you know how much I adore those. <3 I promise to take a break and goof off with you now that this book is written. It’s Rock Band time. Who’s ready to sing a little Bon Jovi? Maybe some Def Leppard? Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about
Eye of the Tiger.

I would never have dared to write a book if it wasn’t for my mom. She told my four siblings and me we were only as big as our dreams. Well, I dreamed of being an author. Thank you, Mom, for believing in me, pushing me to follow my dreams, and supporting the decisions I’ve made. I love you.

My trusty sidekick, Amie. This all started with you and a joke that I’d write you a story. Look where we are now. Three books and you’re still supporting me. I truly thought you’d be sick of me by now. Thank you for being my friend, admin, #1, book bitch, and every other title you have more than earned. It’s been one hell of a journey. Where should we go next?

It takes a special bond to trust someone when they ask you to cut an entire chapter from your book. Your book is your baby, after all. I am fortunate to have complete trust in my editor. She could have told me this book was shit, I needed to rewrite the entire thing, and that’s what I would have done. Thank you, Monica, for understanding my characters, my vision, and for helping me make it the best it can be.

I have the most amazing beta team. I wanted to give up more times than I can count on this book. I didn’t think I had it in me to give Grant the voice he deserved, but these ladies kept pushing me. They believed in me and they believed in this story. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for knowing what I didn’t—I had Grant in me all the time—I just needed to put my listening ears on.

Maegan Abel, what the hell can I say to you? You, chick, are amazing. The first time I talked to you, I knew we were destined to be friends. Not only did we start our author journey together, but it felt like we shared the same brain at times. Our conversations flowed easily and you inspired me on so many occasions. You are a true talent. Thank you for putting your creative genius to work on my cover. You took the thoughts from my mind and brought them to life for me in a way I couldn’t. I’ll be forever grateful!

I am in no way a medical expert, but thank God I had Becca Liberty in my corner. I don’t know how many times I pestered you with questions and every time I thought I had all my answers, I was wrong. You poor girl. You’re a saint. You put up with my incessant need to make sure I had the correct information and never got upset with me. I can’t thank you enough for your patience and guidance.

Kiki Sidira, thank you, so much for being my Greek goddess. I’d be lost if I didn’t have you to go to with all my questions about Greece and all things Greek related. The music is simply beautiful. I could listen to it all day, every day!

At one point, I hit a writer’s block on names. I put a contest on my author page and two ladies came forward. The names they created sparked inspiration in me. Vicci Kaighan and Charmaine Pinack—thank you for helping me create Carlos and Jeff. Sometimes, it just takes knowing the name for the character to fully come to life.

Every day I’m grateful for two very special groups—Tucker’s Sluts, my street team and Dyer’s Die-Hards, my discussion group. Knowing I can go into either of those groups and goof off, vent, laugh, cry, talk or start the “fuck” game makes each day easier to get through. You always have my back and I’m blessed to call you friends. Thank you for what you do every day to keep me in the spirit to write and just simply for being the awesome people you are.

There are so many authors and blogs that have stood behind me as I wrote this book. I know if I try to list them all, I’ll forget someone and feel terrible. Thank you to all of you, and you know who you are. Thank you for believing in me, for sharing anything about me and for simply understanding that new authors need your help to get out there. You are the true rock stars! Without all of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I will be forever grateful for all your help and guidance.

And last, but definitely not least—to my readers—there will never be enough ways to thank you or enough love to send to you. You amaze me! Your words of encouragement as I wrote this book, the e-mails asking questions, anything you’ve ever said to let me know you care that I keep writing—it all matters. I take every word to heart. Thank you so very much for continuing to follow the characters in this series and for allowing me the opportunity to entertain you. Much love to each and every one of you!