Didn't I Warn You (24 page)
Authors: Amber Bardan
I moistened my lips, my pulse fluttering so fiercely in my throat I almost expected to start spitting out butterflies. He’d coaxed me to say it before—the details of this first scenario.
My favorite of all the scenarios and plans we’d memorized.
Still the words made my tongue stick. I looked at him. Looked right into his midnight irises.
“I’m your wife.”
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Acknowledgments
Firstly, thank you to my husband. Without your support there would be no books. Thank you for being an awesome, capable father to our children and making my dreams possible.
Thank you to our parents, the grandparents of our kids, for always helping out when deadlines are near—and generally always. I owe a very extra-special thanks to my sister Melissa, for being my first reader, first beta reader, first fan and for making me believe in this story. This will always be our special book and your enthusiasm and excitement are what brought it to life.
I’m very thankful for my dear friend Dani—you’ve been my guru and Yoda, and without your guidance there’d be no writerly force with me.
Thank you to my agent, Laura Bradford, for your tireless dedication and for being delightful.
To everyone at Harlequin Australia and Carina Press, thank you for being wonderful and for giving this series the perfect home. It has been a sheer privilege working with my editors, Angela, Annabel and Kate—thank you for your savvy insights and helping make this book the best it can be.
Thanks to all my lovely friends at Melbourne Romance Writers Guild and also Romance Writers of Australia for making this journey an even greater one. Especially thank you to the beautiful Melanie from Sassy Mum Book Blog, not only for all your support with promotion but for being a terrific friend. Thank you to Kristy from Book Addict Mumma for your advice and support, which are always appreciated.
My dear critique partners Eden Summers and Tracey Alvarez, thank you for the many hours of critiquing and cheerleading. Your support has meant so much.
This writing gig can be lonely—thank you to all my virtual friends. Connecting with you keeps me sane and grounded. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to leave messages, reviews, comments and tweets about my books. Your words mean everything.
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About the Author
After spending years imagining fictional adventures, Amber finally found a way to turn daydreaming into a productive habit. She now spends her time in a coffee-fueled adrenaline haze writing thrillingly erotic romance.
She lives with her husband and children in semirural Australia, where if she peers outside at the right moment, she might just see a kangaroo bounce by.
Amber is an award-winning writer, Amazon bestselling author, and member of Romance Writers of Australia, Melbourne Romance Writers Guild and Writers Victoria.
You can find out more about Amber by visiting her website,
www.amberabardan.com
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ISBN-13: 9781459291980
Didn’t I Warn You
Copyright © 2016 by Amber Bardan
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