Hanging Pawns (The Fate Series Book 2) (20 page)

To my mother, my husband and Grams. Thank you again for your continued support and insanity. I would wonder how you put up with me but let’s face it, two of you are blood and one is tied to me till death do us part.

My betas… Jaymee and Melissa. I’m always nervous giving you both a book. But I know no matter what you will give your honest opinion so I close my eyes, hold my breath, and hit send. Thank you for reading and then re-reading Hanging Pawns. And for falling in love with the characters. I wasn’t sure about releasing this story as you both know, but you set me straight and I can’t thank you enough.

My cover designer Kari. Just when I think I can’t love a cover anymore more, you blow my mind. The first one I screamed and cheered for, this one I was speechless. I even pulled a Mea and pinched the back of my arm waiting to wake up. You are such a talented designer and somehow you make sense of my weird messages that I don’t even understand sometimes. As we both know the mind of an artist is a frightening space but you seem to fit well in mine. Hehehe.

Jenny, my editor, I love working with you! I love how you grab onto the characters and the story and leave me little messages as you read. The questions you bring up make me snicker with the knowledge I’m doing something right and you just get it! I love your observations, the way you piece it all together. You’re so much more than an editor and I’m in awe of your work.

Tami, my formatter, your work is beautiful and I’m so excited to hear your ideas. I love even more seeing them come to life and then holding them in my hands. You take a basic form and transform it into something that takes my breath away. Thank you so much for everything!

When people say “Wow, this looks like a real book.” I always humbly smile and tell them, there is a whole team of people that make it look like that. I am so blessed to have you all on mine.

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