Once Touched (34 page)

In memory of JKL,

1917–2014

I
WROTE THIS
book, but it was made immeasurably better with the help of Marilyn Brant, Maureen O'Neill Downey, and Anne Woodall—my very first beta reader. Thank you, my friends, for your careful reading and invaluable comments. I consider myself a very lucky writer, to be cared for by the amazing publishers, editors, and directors at Penguin Random House. I would walk a country mile in high heels for Linda Marrow, Gina Wachtel, and Junessa Villoria. To Lynn Andreozzi, art director, my endless admiration for the sublimely sexy covers you designed for the Silver Creek series. My gratitude to production editor Janet Wygal for correcting all those pesky mistakes. To my friend Lorelei Buzzetta of Lorelei's Lit Lair, for letting me borrow her name. To Michelle Prima, website designer and all-around lifesaver, I don't know what I'd do without you. Finally, to my agent, Emily Sylvan Kim, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship….

As ever, without the loving support of my family, this book would never have been written.

Once Touched

Once Tasted

Once Tempted

Trouble Me

Believe in Me

Remember Me

In Your Eyes

Night Swimming

Chance Meeting

Ride a Dark Horse

L
AURA
M
OORE
lives in Rhode Island with her husband, two children, and their Labrador retriever. Laura Moore loves to hear from readers.

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