The Night Is Deep (A Liam Dempsey Thriller Book 2) (25 page)

“Liam, wha—” she began again, but her eyes glistened and she sat all the way up in their bed, one hand covering her mouth.

“I guess I got ahead of myself calling you Mrs. Dempsey. I should have asked first.” He cleared his throat and brought one knee off the floor, leaving the other down. “Danielle Margaret Powell, will you do me the greatest honor I can ask for and be my wife?”

Dani’s laugh was choked slightly by her tears, but the word that she uttered next was one of the most beautiful he’d ever heard her say.

“Yes.”

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

As always, so many wonderful individuals to thank. I truly couldn’t have written this book without the help of the following people.

Thanks first to my wife, Jade. You are always so willing to listen when I just need to tell the story out loud to get past roadblocks. Your love and support is why I’m doing what I’m doing. Big thanks to Dave Campbell and Richard Shaul from the aerial lift bridge department in Duluth. You both were gracious, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about the workings of the bridge, which added so much depth to the story. Thanks to my editor Kjersti Egerdahl for your unending belief in my work. Thanks to Jacque Ben-Zekry who never ceases to provide support and encouragement. Thanks to my agent Laura Rennert for all your work and expertise, so glad to have you on my side! And thanks to the amazing people at Thomas & Mercer who are passionate about books and love getting them out into readers’ hands.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Photo © 2014 Jade Hart

Joe Hart was born and raised in northern Minnesota. Having dedicated himself to writing horror and thriller fiction since the age of nine, he is now the author of nine. When not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising, exploring the great outdoors, and watching movies with his family. For more information on his upcoming novels and access to his blog, visit
www.joehartbooks.com
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