To Hell and Back (24 page)

For my 3 girls – I want you to know that you can be anything and do anything. If you can dream it, you can do it. All three of you are so bright and beautiful in every way; I am so proud to be your Momma. I love you forever and always.

For my parents – Thank you for giving me the great foundation that you did and for showing me what a loving marriage is supposed to be. After 41 years, you’re still going strong and it’s an inspiration. In this story, Brielle has one of the worst kinds of parents imaginable. I can’t tell you how many times I said a silent thank you as I wrote this story that my parents were nothing like Hank. I’m proud of this book and I hope the two of you will be, too.

For my best friend – I’d love to write your name in here, but then EVERYONE would know who wrote this book. For so long (20 years!) we’ve been kind of a package deal. Thank you for reading bits of this late at night and listening as I whined about various things. I don’t know how many times I sent a new chapter or a quote at 3 am and you read it right away, giving me the instant feedback I needed to stay sane.

For Toski – Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. You started with an idea and ended with a book cover that took my breath away. The image you created to represent this book is perfect. If anyone judges this book by its cover, I have nothing to worry about.

For Mary – Chica, I can’t thank you enough for all the advice and for setting your life aside periodically to stop and read my book.  Filia forever.

To the Badass Bitches Katrina and Jill – You’ve been there since the very first chapters of this book were written and it has been awesome having you guys cheer me on and tell me to get writing!

For Stefanie Pratt (S.H. Pratt) – Thank you for the advice, the edits, the notes, and in general for listening to me, the crazy newbie author, when I needed it.

For my beta readers Becca Liberty, Brittany Alexander, Mary Cowles, Retta Rusaw, Sara Mack and Stefanie Pratt – Thank you SO MUCH. This book wouldn’t be what it is without your help. The advice and notes you all gave me were worth more than you know and I will never be able to say thank you enough for taking your time to help me on this journey.

For Kate Roth – Woman, you’re amazing. Every word you write makes me want more. If I could shout about your books from the rooftops, I would. Thank you for all the texts, the advice, the answers to my endless questions, and for sprinting with me every chance we had. The Kate & Leigha 2015 Tour is going to be amazing and I’m already counting the days!

For Cheryl, Maegan, Patricia, Retta, Wendy & Whitney – Who knew that one crazy, fabulous, amazing weekend would leave me with friends I would miss and care about so much? What happens in NOLA stays in NOLA… and in the VS, of course!

For S.E. Hall – Thank you for showing me what a great author should be.  You take care of your own and you do it with fierceness and class at the same time. 

For all the bloggers and friends and amazing people who have encouraged me, posted my covers and teasers, or even just said “Congratulations” – Thank you.

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About The Author

Leigha Taylor is a stay-at-home-mom. She has three amazing daughters who, along with her husband of eleven years, are the loves of her life.

Leigha has loved books as long as she can remember. As a child, she devoured every book she could get her hands on. As an adult, she has a to-be-read list a mile long and couldn’t be happier about it.

Leigha also has a great love for music of all kinds. She has a passion for singing and almost never stops; she’s always belting out show tunes, Disney songs and anything else she just can't get out of her head!

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