Just One Song

by Lynn, Stacey

  The lights turn down on the stage, the crew exits and Chase leads us out. I lead Nicole on stage, walk her to keyboard, keeping her steady with every single step. I hate to let go of her and leave her; especially now. But she’s got this. She’s the strongest woman I have met in my entire life and I know that when the music starts, she’ll be completely in her element.

  I give her a slow, lingering kiss and head to the microphone just as my spotlight begins to brighten. I nod to Chase who starts off the beat with the kick drum.

  I look back one last time at Nic. I see her hands shaking with nerves and even from this far away, I can see her chest rising and falling as she counts off her own calming breaths. I give her a wink and blow her a kiss hopefully conveying that I know she can do this. That we can do anything, together, as long we love one another.

  I strum the chord just once and smile as the crowd in front of me goes wild.

  I call into the microphone as the rest of the band joins me, “Hello Minneapolis!”

  Acknowledgements

  This book was a work of love and wouldn’t have been completed without the support of many people who are near and dear to my heart.

  First and foremost, thank you to my husband. Your unfailing support, encouragement, and brainstorming sessions helped make this book what it is today. I’m honored that my book is the first one you’ve read in like, ever! And you liked it! And to our four young children who didn’t mind having dirty clothes and chicken nuggets and frozen pizza for the thousandth time because mommy was busy working. You four are, and will always be, my greatest accomplishments and the loves of my life.

  To Jessica, my incredible sister-in-law, who took the time to read the book. Your feedback, opinions, and help with editing was absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much for your help.

  Carolyn and Lee, you two were my first readers of my earliest chapters and if you hadn’t been so kind in your reviews and your ideas, I may never have had the courage to keep writing. Without your support, this book may have never been finished.

  Minda, I am absolutely grateful for your review and your long list of ideas to help strengthen Nicole and Zack’s story. Keep the long lists coming because you absolutely rock! I’m honored to know you, truly.

  My beta reader, Natalie, I want to hunt you down and throw my arms around you and thank you so much from the bottom of my completely overwhelmed heart. Your ideas and thoughts on Just One Song gave me confidence and hope that someone other than my friends might actually like my story! I can’t wait for you to read more.

  Thank you so much to the following bloggers who have supported me and encouraged me in my writing in ways you don’t even know.

  Totally Booked, Natasha’s a Book Junkie, Shh Mom’s Reading, Three Chicks and Their Books, Stick Girls Book Reviews, Devoured Words Blog, The Boyfriend Bookmark, My Secret Romance Reviews, and probably dozens of others: thank you so much for helping out a new author and participating in my cover reveal, teasers, and book reviews. You rock!

  To my readers, thank you so much for your encouraging words! I hope you fall in love with Zack and Nicole just like I did!

  About The Author

  Stacey Lynn lives in the heart of the Midwest with an incredibly supportive husband and four young children. She spends her day taking care of the kids and loving her family. At night she’s curled up with a book and a blanket, or her laptop, writing down all the stories she hears in her head.

  Just One Song is her debut novel.

  For more information about Stacey Lynn and her upcoming books visit:

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  http://staceylynnbooks.blogspot.com

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