Winning Me Over
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“It was just a piece of paper. I’m fine.” Why does he care so much? “Look, you don’t have to worry. I’m not going to tell on you or try to get you back or whatever it is you’re worried about me doing.”
“No, it’s not that. You just seemed upset earlier and I was concerned, that’s all.”
I almost laugh out loud. This must be some kind of joke. Shifting my gaze, I notice other students staring in our direction. Clearly they are just as stunned by this as I am. “Well, don’t be.”
“You’re still mad at me, aren’t you?”
Exasperated, I whirl away from him. “I’m not mad. I just want you to leave me alone, okay?”
“Okay,” he says softly from over my shoulder.
His voice is so dejected, I almost turn around. Then I remember that this is Tripp, and I keep walking. No way is Tripp concerned about me. He’s playing some sort of game, and I’m not going to be the dumb girl that falls for it.
Acknowledgements:
When I write a book, I become completely immersed in the world of my characters. I truly feel like they are my friends and I am living every moment with them. The story consumes my thoughts and until I get it all out on paper, it’s hard for me to get the characters out of my head. Because of this I’m so grateful to my friends and family who put up with me, encourage me and support me in this crazy process.
First, I have to say thank you to my sweet husband. He puts up with me talking about fictional guys as if I’m in love with them and he doesn’t even bat an eye. I guess it helps to know that they’re only a figment of my imagination, no matter how real they are to me. He’s always telling me how proud he is of me and he encourages me every day.
Next I have to thank my children. Eli is one of my first readers. He has read every single one of my books and he loves them. He gives me advice and encouragement with every book. Kayleen may not be old enough to read my books but she’s very proud of me and tells anyone who will listen about her mom the author.
Mom, you were the first one to push me to jump into this crazy world of self publishing and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Dad and Karissa, you have always supported and encouraged me.
My brothers and their wives have always been helpful, from reading my work to modeling for my covers -Matt, Lindsay, Kagen, Britnie.
Outside of my family I have many online friends who keep me going and on track with my writing. I have to say thank you first to Cambria Hebert and Cameo Renae because without them I would be so lost. Our check-ins and conversations keep me going throughout the long, lonely days sitting in front of my computer. Even though we’ve never met in real life, I feel like you two are some of my closest friends.
All the Indie Inked girls are awesome and I love being part of the group!
To my author friends who live close by – Megan Squires and Susan Griscom – I love our coffee dates, lunches, movies and chats! No one else gets me and my crazy writer brain the way you girls do.
I have to say thank you to those who make this all possible.
Auntie Boo, editor extraordinaire! You make me sound so much smarter than I really am.
Lisa Eneqvist and Juli Losee – with Juli’s photos and Lisa’s amazing graphic arts skills my covers are always gorgeous.
And to my models, Erin McMackin and Brett Patterson, thanks for being such great sports and rolling with the punches. You had no idea you were going to be on two covers when you showed up for the LOVE STRUCK shoot, huh? Still the cover turned out perfect!
To my amazing assistant Cassie Chavez – you rock!
To my betas – Tiffany Tillman, Cambria Hebert, Heather Andrews and Megan Squires – my books would be seriously lacking without your input.
And to all the bloggers, readers and fans – thank you, thank you, thank you! I can’t say it enough.
A note to my readers:
First off, I want to thank you for taking the time to read this novel. I truly am honored that you took the time to read it.
Second, I want to invite you to contact me – either on Facebook, Goodreads, or my blog. I love to hear from my fans. It makes all this worthwhile. Also, you can join my newsletter if you want to be alerted to sales, cover reveals and release dates. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/sp8Q9
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Thank you and happy reading!
Other titles by Amber Garza
Contemporary Romance:
Falling to Pieces
Star Struck
Love Struck
Tripping Me Up
Single Title Suspense:
Engraved
Delaney’s Gift Series:
Dazzle
Shatter
YA Christian Thrillers:
The Prowl Trilogy
Prowl
Entice
Unveil
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http://www.ambergarza.wordpress.com
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