Room to Breathe (23 page)

ROOM TO BREATHE

Nicole Brightman

Copyright © 2013 by Nicole Brightman

All Rights Reserved. This book may not be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission from the author. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. All characters and storylines are the property of the author and your support and respect is appreciated.

The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations. It is intended for adult readers.

Cover image used under license from shutterstock.com.

Cover design by Renae Porter at Social Butterfly Creative.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to my wonderful husband and amazing children. Thank you for putting up with me being crazy. You are the best part of everyday. I love you more than I could ever tell you.

Thank you to Megan Gorey. We may not share blood but you are my sister in my heart and I don’t know what I would do without you.

Thank you to Kristen Proby. You have been an amazing friend! I am so glad you knocked on my door that day. I could never have believed that I would find such a kindred spirit next door. I would never have written this book without your support and advice. You mean the world to me.

Thank you to Lori Francis and Tanya Robo. Thank you for being wonderful beta readers! You ladies crack me up!

Thank you to the ladies at Shh Mom’s Reading. Thank you so much helping this newbie. You are awesome!

Thank you to Ranae Porter at Social Butterfly Creative for my beautiful cover! You are beyond talented. It is my favorite cover ever. Not that I am biased or anything.

Thank you to all the bloggers that support indie writers. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Your hours of hard work are so important to us.

Thank you to the readers. I hope you enjoyed this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Nicole xoxo