Fury of Desire (49 page)

The best kind of forever with the man in her arms.

Acknowledgements

I’ve discovered along the way that every book I write is different. Each story comes together in its own time, at its own pace, the ideas, themes, and characters melding to form a transformative kind of story magic. This book, however, touched me in ways I have difficulty explaining. Maybe because I fell in love with Wick, the hero of
Fury of Desire
, the instant I met him. There is just something about a bad boy, isn’t there? Particularly one with a shady past, an uncertain future, and a bad attitude. But for all his stubbornness, he made me a better writer, challenging me in ways no story ever has… and for that, I thank him.

Many thanks to my literary agent, Christine Whitthohn. You rock, baby!

A huge thanks to Eleni Caminis and Melody Guy. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and support. It means the world to me. And to the entire Amazon Publishing team whose talents, enthusiasm, and commitment never cease to amaze me. I so enjoy working with all of you!

To my friends and family, I love you all. Thank you for putting up with me and my distraction when I’m deep in Storyland.

Last but never least, to Kallie Lane, fellow writer, critique partner, and friend: You make me better. You always have. Thank you!

I raise a glass to each and every one of you!

About the Author

Image © Julie Daniluk

As the only girl on all-guys hockey teams from age six through her college years, Coreene Callahan knows a thing or two about tough guys and loves to write about them. Call it kismet. Call it payback after years of locker room talk and ice rink antics. But whatever you call it, the action better be heart stopping, the magic electric, and the story wicked-good fun.

After graduating with honors in psychology and working as an interior designer, she finally succumbed to her overactive imagination and returned to her first love: writing. And when she’s not writing, she is dreaming of magical worlds full of dragon-shifters, elite assassins, and romance that’s too hot to handle. Callahan currently lives in Canada with her family and writing buddy, a fun-loving golden retriever.