Tiny twinkling lights were strung from every pole and roof beam like Tinkerbell had been on an acid trip. Numerous silk-lined marquees were constructed in the back of Mason’s Goochland property, protecting guests from prying eyes. Their engagement party was a world-class extravaganza of nauseating proportions. If losing his chance with Sidney wasn’t hard enough, now he had to grin and act like the caring best man while the two people he cherished most went through the highly publicized road to marriage-slowly killing him one mile at a time. He needed the hard stuff-bourbon, vodka…ethanol. Where the hell were the waitresses? The beer in his hand was no longer strong enough to kill the ache in his chest. “Hear, hear,” Sean muttered under the cheer of voices surrounding him and narrowed his gaze to scan the crowd. To Mason and Sidney, may your future be brighter than the stars.” “I’d like everyone to raise their glass…” Sean groaned as Mason’s mother prepared the slew of guests for another sappy, ear-bleeding speech. I’ll never forget the tears over coffee or how much hearing your story meant to me.Īnd last but not least, I’d like to acknowledge all the awesome readers who continue to follow me on this journey. Nikki Condron – thank you for helping me see inside the mind of Melody. My copy editor, Lori Whitman, and proofreaders Tina McAwesome Reiter, Bianca Bootylicious Sarble, and the newbie to the team, Gillian Leonard-who tagged into the game at late notice but came home swinging-you are all a blessing to have by my side. My editor, Rachel Firasek, always fills me with confidence and helps to make my babies shine.

My assistant, Tracy Arnett, who cracks the whip like nobody’s business.

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