Broken: Flirt New Adult Romance

by Lauren Layne

  Here’s the part where I thank the people who help me get it from a jumble of words into a story. My amazing agent, Nicole, stopped everything she was doing to read this book in a day. Yes, a day. She cleaned up the uglies, pointed out the plot gnarlies, and basically single-handedly got this book into submission shape. From there it went to Sue Grimshaw, who whipped the book into shape in record time and with a crazy amount of skill perfectly identified every single plot hole. Nic and Sue, you don’t have to work with my crazy methods, but you always, always do . . . and I’m so appreciative.

  And to the rest of the all-stars at Random House (you know who you are), thank you. Thank you so much for doing the gritty, behind-the-scenes stuff that doesn’t often enough get recognized. You take a document and make it a book, and we authors should thank you every day.

  About the Author

  Lauren Layne is a snarky cynic with a serious weakness for happily-ever-afters.

  Marrying her high school sweetheart was a good start. *cue Disney soundtrack.*

  But Lauren wanted all romance, all the time.

  Now she writes fictional happy endings, and considers her job well done if you swoon while reading her books.

  Don't worry. You will.

  Once upon a time she lived in a Manhattan high-rise, but now she's on the laid-back train in the Seattle area. If you ever find yourself in Issaquah, she'll probably buy you a drink. Maybe.