Hate Thy Neighbor
Page 37
Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Wiping the back of my hand across my forehead, I push off the door and stride toward the bedroom to help alleviate the need, but then I stop. Before I realize what I’m doing, I’m spinning on my heels and throwing the door open. With my clutch still wrapped around my wrist, I head to the elevators and pick my gaze up to press the button to recall the elevator. Just then, the doors slide open, and my breath catches.
“Oh, fuck,” I breathe.
Baz smirks. “Oh fuck, indeed.”
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I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who helped make Hate Thy Neighbor everything it is today. If you followed the link, I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek of the extended epilogue/The Consequence of Hating You, told from Oliva and Roman’s daughter’s POV. Originally, I planned on leaving the extended epilogue in the book, but after much thought (and suggestions from editors and friends) I decided to cut it and give everyone a chance to decide if they wanted to read it or not. I love HEA’s, just as I imagine everyone else does, but for Olivia and Roman, I wanted to remain true to their story and not sugarcoat what the future may or may not have held for them. I hope every reader can respect that. And if you chose not to click the link and were perfectly happy with the first epilogue, that is completely fine, too. <3
I honestly wrote this story on a whim. I had no expectations or anything for this book. This was just meant to be a purge project. Something for me to write, then toss. The idea came to me, and annoyingly, it wouldn’t go away, so I ran with it. Six chapters in and I knew I couldn’t toss this book out. I knew I’d fall in love with these two by the time I typed “The End”. And I did. This story is so unlike my usual, and I loved that. I loved stepping away from all the angst and suspense, into something (relatively) lighter.
Before I bore everyone, I need to thank so many people for making this story possible. My team of kick ass Beta Readers: Chelé, Elizabete, Ratula, Sarah, Aundi, Serena, April, Annette, Michelle, Sonal, and Becky. Thank you all for taking the time to read this story. All of your feedback is invaluable and this story wouldn’t be possible without you babes. I love each and every one of you so freaking much. <3
To Sarah at Social Butterfly, I don’t know what I’d do without you during each release. You’re an absolute gem and I’m so glad I have you on my team and in my corner helping me in this industry.
To my family, whom I thank in every book, you guys rock. Thank you for being annoying only eighty percent of the time while I wrote this.
And lastly, to you Dear Reader, for picking up this book and giving me a chance to share Olivia and Roman’s story with you. Thank you for allowing me the chance to live my dream as a storyteller. I appreciate each of you for taking a chance on my words. For helping me bring these characters to life in the best ways possible. You guys are seriously the real MVP’s here.
I love you all so so much.
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Always grateful,
Selena (S.M.)
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S.M. Soto was born and raised in Northern California where she currently resides with her son. Her love for reading began when she was a young girl and has only continued to grow into adulthood. S.M. lives for reading books in the romance genre and writing novels with relatable characters. She refers to herself as a bit of a romance junkie. S.M. loves to connect with readers and eat copious of donuts that will surely lead to her demise.
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