Control (24 page)

Daemon
and Chris had both played their cards in two very different games, but I would
now take control of those decks.  Both men would soon learn what I was
truly capable of, they would learn that they had underestimated the woman
within me.  Although their intentions were very different, they had both
made their positions known.

This
was not the end to the games that had been played against me…it was only just
the beginning.

Paige’s Story
Continues in Book Two –

“Conflict” –
Coming 2013

Acknowledgements

There
are so many wonderful people that I need to praise for helping me, supporting
me, and cheering me on as I wrote my debut novel, Control.

First
and foremost, to my husband.  You have no idea how much your support has
helped me continue moving me forward in my writing.  There are the obvious
tasks you took on to help, such as cleaning, cooking, taking care of the kids and
stepping up where I could not.  In addition, you have supported me through
this entire process and your encouragement meant more than you will ever
realize.

To
my number one cheerleader and ‘Head Minion’, Gina Chiappini.  Seriously,
woman, I need to buy you a set of pom poms.  You were patient while I
rambled, you were there to brainstorm, you offered me sedatives when I was
panicking, and you believed in me like no other.  You deserve so much
praise for your friendship and for everything that you have done.

To
Stacy Nickelson, you were the first person who didn’t know me yet still gave me
a chance.  Your advice was golden and you were patient in leading me
through every step of this process.  If it wasn’t for you, I would
probably still be staring at a finished book on my computer trying to figure
out the next step.  I cannot thank you enough.

To
Author Cynthia P. O’Neill, I was excited to have another author read and
critique Control.  You not only gave me your honest opinion, but you
helped me realize I was not alone in my efforts in the literary world. 
You calmed me more than you realize.

To
Stephanie Phillips, Crystal Marie, Laura Voss, Megan Noel, Liz King, and
Melissa Baker, all of you helped make this book possible.  Without your
honest critiques and unending support, I would have never known how to continue
forward when I had doubts.  All of you are simply amazing people who took
the time to help a new author out.  You will forever be appreciated for
your kindness, your support and your efforts.

Finally,
to my cover artist, Jason L. Lee and to the necklace designer for the cover,
Verita’s Wearable Treasures, thank you for your combined efforts in creating a
beautiful cover that makes me proud.  Both of you are insanely talented
and I could not have asked for a more worthy cover for this book.