by Cat Mason
She sniffles, starting to sob through the phone. “Because,” she hiccups, “either he’s the father, or Evan.”
Always Been You
Book Two in the Grindstone Harbor Series: Coming Soon!
Acknowledgements:
Okay...
Here we go...
The fun part.
So, you’ve made it all the way to the back of this book and aren’t sick of me yet? You really want to read this too, huh? You asked for it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Hopefully your enthusiasm to read my rambling thank yous, means that you spent more time laughing with me while reading this book, than at me. If not, hey, it’s all good. I laugh at me too. Often.
This book has more of me in it than any other I have written to date. I am awkward, unbelievably so. A lot of the things that have happened to the characters in this story, have happened to me in some fashion. It was tons of fun to turn things around on myself and have a good laugh at my own expense. I am loud, nerdy, awkward, inappropriate, and faint when I see blood. I am also philosophical as fuck when intoxicated. (To my best bitches who were witness to my alcohol induced analyzation of the stars and all things astronomy... Laugh it up, because even sober, I have to stand by my previous assumption. Just so you know, the stars were brighter AND bigger when I was a kid dammit! Those bitches moved!)
Anyway... This first shout out is for you. Yes, you. Stop looking behind you. I’m talking about your fantabulous self. Thank you for buying this book, and hopefully more from me, and enjoying the crazy shit that comes out of my head and is put on the pages of my books. Without you, well this would not be happening. Please take this as an excuse to spend all the monies on all the books. I can already see the spouses lighting their torches to come stone me now. Too bad that I don’t run. Unless Charlie Hunnam is involved. Then I’ll run like a motherfucker. Click some books, read them, love them, review them. Blast all about how much you loved it on social media and tag them. Authors love that shit. All my love and gratitude goes to you. Yes, YOU! You who support my books, and me, in anyway. The author/blogger/reader/people in general community may have its drama at times, but damn it is a great place to be. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Now, on to naming names...
Asli- You grammatical genius! I adore you. Thank you for all you do to make my words shine. And... for not shanking me when I go rogue and create my own words. I am sure that most days the struggle is real.
Judi Perkins, and Concierge Literary Promotions and Designs, thank you for my beautiful cover! You truly made something amazing!
My Beautiful Betas- Cybil, Dana, Mandi, Jackie, Asli, Tina, Amy, Mary Lou, you ladies have no idea the love I have for you. Thank you for loving my characters and always being there to help me make sure their stories are the best they can possibly be.
Chelle Motherfuckin’ Bliss- Yes, that should be your name. Brian needs to get that shit done big ass banner style. A magnet for your car would work too. Talk about badass. Our chat sessions keep me sane, even if I never sound it. Your stories pull me out of my head when I need it most. I am beyond wowed by your talent, your huge heart, and your ability to motivate others around you. I am so grateful to be able to call you my friend.
Okay, now that that’s out of the way... About that character named Cat... I need to take a moment to speak on her behalf. Chelle, Cat needs some lovin’. Preferably by a long lost Caldo brother, or Gallo cousin all decked out in leather. Scruff, shit kicker boots, a bad attitude, and a filthy fucking mouth. Ah, yes... *waggles eyebrows* No pressure at all. I’m patient. HA HA HA
Mel Pahl- Because I am sure Evan should be damn proud to carry your last name. Also because our accidental messages, calls, and boob dialings are badass. Our animals are nosy as hell and do crazy shit that drives us damn near insane and our husbands are easily injurable. I freaking love your face. And not only because you graphically tattooed my name on one of my fictional men’s fuck sticks. Give the Duchess my best.
Tina- My fucking amazing wifey. You are by far the strongest woman I know. I see you down, but never out. You bust your ass and give so much to everyone you love, without asking shit in return. You’re loyal, hilarious, and most days we share a damn brain. <-—Some days that shit gets wicked awesome and creepy. Ha Ha You deserve a private island full of hot cabana men, endless booze, hot books, and Marco Polo’s pizza. One day, Babe. One day. You’re one badass ride or die bitch. I wouldn’t know what to do without you. Xoxo
Drue Hoffman- You handle anything and everything I throw at you without question. You keep me focused and driven. You also aren’t afraid to tell me to shut the hell up and/or stop dwelling on bullshit that gets dumped on me. You. Are. Amazing.
My loves from Shaft Approved- I adore our group and all of you in it. Every post, comment, or quote I see brings a smile to my face. I know without a doubt that if I need a smile to check in with you and I’ll have it! Thank you for your love and support. It means everything!
Closer to You Playlist:
Ride- Chase Rice
Whisper- Chase Rice
Break In- Halestorm
In My Head- Jason Derulo
Built For Sin- Framing Hanley
Dirty Little Thing- Adelitas Way
Closer to You- Adelitas Way
Caught Up In You- 38 Special
Can’t Fight This Feeling- REO Speedwagon
More From Cat Mason:
Shaft On Tour:
Escaping Me
Facing Me
Chasing Me
Shafting the Halls
Fighting Me
Punishing Me
Also available as: Shafted Box Sets One and Two
Artistic Pricks Ink:
Gravity
Significance
Solitude
Kittery Serials:
Unhinged
Into the Flames:
Homewrecker
A collaboration with Katheryn Kiden
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