Illicit Illusions Series
Alluring Attraction
Developing Desires (Coming February 2019)
I’m filled with eternal gratitude to my loving parents for always having the patience to encourage me to do whatever my heart desired. It’s because of their support that I’ve been able to live my dream.
I really have been blessed with the best readers, who have been encouraging me every step of the way since my start in fanfiction. I’ve received so many wonderful reviews that I truly treasure. It’s amazing to know that my stories have meant so much people. It’s because of my readers supporting me that I’ve had the courage to push myself to this point.
I’ve been fortunate to become good friends with many of my readers over the years. Eli, Farao, and Zelda-Marie have been there for me through everything. Even though we’re separated by great distances, they are some of my closest and dearest friends. I will always be grateful that we were brought together by our love for the same stories.
I owe it all to Lily, who not only introduced me to the series that gave me a renewed passion for writing, but gave me such kind encouragement to share my plot bunnies (“plunnies”) with everyone.
I’d be lost without my “cosmic twin” Elizabeth, who is the other half of my fangirl soul. Everything in life is always better because I get to share it with her.
I’m very grateful to Taylor for always being there to squee with me. It’s also thanks to her that Illicit Illusions will eventually have a spinoff series.
I feel very lucky to be friends with Nena, who tells the most incredible stories, which always make me laugh, no matter how stressed I am. My world is a better place for having her in my life.
Miyoko has always been close to my heart, even when we’re far apart. I’ll never stop being in awe of her many creative talents.
I’d be remiss in not thanking Mr. Michael, not only for the endless laughs, but for all the slanted banter that serves as fantastic inspiration for my boys. Not only is he the tall to my small, but he’s the nicest naughty guy I’ve ever known.
To my other Michael, I feel very blessed to have his enthusiastic support and endless encouragement. We should all be so lucky to have a friend like him in our lives, who believes in me, even when I doubt myself.
I also feel extremely fortunate to have the best academic advisor. She is a true inspiration on every level, as well as the absolute embodiment of what kind of professor I hope to be one day. Having the opportunity to learn from her is one of the best things that has ever happened in my life.
I am incredibly appreciative of Teja’s hard work as my editor. She really helped me polish this story into something wonderful. As a result of her guidance, I’ve learned better ways of expressing myself as a writer.
I’m also thankful for Mark’s expertise in teaching me about making a book come alive. I could not have asked for a better mentor.
Last but not least, to all of you who decided to take a chance on me and the Illicit Illusions series, thank you from the bottom of my heart. There are not enough words of gratitude I can say to properly express what it means to me that you’re all a part of helping me finally live my dream of being a published author. This is just the start of Hunter and Ryder’s story, so I hope you continue to enjoy their journey in the next book and beyond!
A.F. Zoelle is the author of the Illicit Illusions series. A lifelong storyteller, writing has always been her greatest passion. When she’s not writing about gorgeous men being sexy and in love, she’s hard at work on her Ph.D. in Japanese Literature and Culture. Filled with wanderlust, she loves traveling the world, and splits her time living in Japan, New Jersey, and Oregon.
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