Her tenacity was one of the many things I loved her for. Life would bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes I’d be the one holding her up. Other times, I knew she was more than capable of holding me up. Mostly I hoped we’d hold each other up through the good and the bad.
She let out a squeal of excitement as the puck dropped and I wrapped my arms around her waist again, pulling her back against my chest. There’d be no dull moments with this woman by my side.
“You ready for this, boss?” I asked, looking out over my former team with pride.
“Always, Captain. Always.”
Author’s Note
Thank you for reading Killian. If you enjoyed it, I’d greatly appreciate a review at the site of the retailer where you purchased it. All reviews help – even short ones, which are the kind of reviews I tend to write. Please connect with me on FB, GR and Twitter to stay up to date on what I’m working on.
Acknowledgements
It’s so hard to recognize and thank everyone who helps with my work without forgetting someone. A lot of people have helped me get here. On this specific book, I had a fairly tight circle around me.
Denise Milano Sprung was instrumental in the development of this book. Her ideas and encouragement never fail to energize me to start writing a book, and that was especially true with Killian. I’m so grateful and proud to call you my friend, Denise.
Editor Valerie Gray went way above and beyond the call of duty on this book. I can’t overstate how much better this story is because of her.
Author friends are the best, and a handful of mine kept me from stress crying over deadlines on this book. Stephanie Reid, Chelle Bliss, Katrina Kirkpatrick and Karla Sorenson – mad love and thanks.
Michelle Tan and Janett Gomez are two dear friends who beta read sections of my books at the drop of a hat, providing invaluable feedback. And Rosarita Reader of iScream Books is also a dear, treasured friend who I can’t thank enough.
My formatter Jason Anderson at Polgarus Studios makes miracles happen. He’s familiar with my crazy, but works with me anyway, and for that I owe him a huge thank you.
Pam Million, my wonderful assistant and friend, is my daily source of support and laughter. She’s probably more familiar with my procrastinate-ish ways than anyone, but she puts up with me and then some.
To all the book bloggers out there who read, promote and share your love of books – thank you. I’d be absolutely nowhere without you guys.
The members of my FB reader group, Rothert’s Readers, always keep me motivated and smiling. Thanks to every one of you for your support – it means so much to me.
The biggest thanks always go to my husband and our three boys. Meeting my deadlines for this book required two weekends holed up in a hotel room, and my husband was supportive as always. May our family always be a safe place to fall and then get back up and reach for the sky again.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Author’s Note
Acknowledgements
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