Enchanted and Desired (49 page)

Authors: Eva Simone

First and foremost I need to say a HUGE thank you to my husband. You have supported me 100% in my endeavors to become an author. You’ve been my strength when I had nothing left to fight with. I can’t say thank you enough for putting up with me through this crazy process! When I’ve doubted my abilities, you’ve talked me up, when I’ve let the house descend into disarray while I spend time writing my fictional characters lives, you’ve picked up the slack and encouraged me to write while the ideas are flowing. You are everything to me, and I love you more than ever. You and me against the world baby.

To my betas – Where do I begin? You amazing ladies have not only given me your honest feedback when I needed it most, you have championed me every step of the way, loving Jess and Simon just as much as I do. You just GET ME! That’s a rare and wonderful gift, and I cherish it. You are my dearest friends, my life coaches when I’m having a meltdown, and I feel like the luckiest woman alive to have found you.

Lauren, you have been by my side since the beginning, encouraging me with the kindest of words. You will always be my baby beta and kickass teaser queen! You have an amazing ability to take a few lines of my work, and turn it into something stunning. It’s a beautiful talent and it never ceases to amaze me. You’re a rock star – never forget that! Love you girl.

Sharron, we have had quite the crazy ride together these past few months. It has been a joy to spend time talking about my characters with a family member. I don’t need to explain to you what that really means to me, because if I did, I’d ugly cry all over you! I consider it a privilege to have you in my life and your love and acceptance of my passion for writing is a gift I will never take for granted. Love your crazy ass chick.

Maria, my amazing beta, and friend. It’s been so fantastic getting to know you over the past five months and to share this experience with you. Your notes on every chapter I sent your way had me laughing, and at times, crying with your kind words. Your constant love and support is something I hold very dear, and I look forward to the day when I can finally meet you in person and give you a crazy Mugsy hug, and do the Minion happy dance! Love you hard Ria.

Also, to the rest of the Alexander clan – you guys rock! Thank you so much for getting involved. I got a whole family of betas for the price of one!!!

To my PA, friend, and promoter Yolanda. I don’t know where I would be today if you hadn’t taken a chance and contacted me 3 days prior to the release of Intrigued and Enchanted. You took pity on a clueless newbie and helped get my name out there, and my first novel on the radar. You have encouraged me every step of the way with Enchanted and Desired, giving of your time generously, and always willing to listen to my crises of confidence. I will never be able to thank you enough. I love you girl.

To the new editor in town – Leslie. You’re my girl. Your red/purple pen all over my manuscript has ensured that Jess and Simon’s story was the best that I could possibly make it. You’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly at times. You’ve been on this journey with me since the very beginning, when I was just an insecure girl with half a book and a dream of becoming an author!!! I’m still an insecure mess, but I know how much you love to stroke my “fragile author ego” – NOT!!!! It’s been a blast, and I’ve laughed my ass off more times than I can count. You push me when I need it, even when you know I’m going to text SHOUT or become crabby Eva! We just…click! You know I flove your guts chick – always.

A huge thank you to Elaine York for the amazing cover design for this book, and for the rest of the series. You are so patient with me when I want to make changes, never complaining about me being a massive pain in your ass!! You’re a star, and your work is fantastic. Your awesome formatting skills have turned my book from a plain little word.doc into a shiny, beautiful novel! You’re a complete star, and your support and faith in my work is so greatly appreciated. I also really like waking up in the morning to messages that read YOU ROCK, AUTHOR GIRL!!! Love ya girl.

A big thank you to Megan for taking the time to do a proof read on this novel for me. Receiving your feedback on Simon and Jess right before it went out for review was fantastic. I laughed at your blow by blow messages as you read – particularly ‘Eva Simone I think I am going to die.’ And I cried when you shared your thoughts on the book as a whole. It really meant a lot to me. Looking forward to meeting you when I set up home in Houston.

To all the bloggers that have supported me, pimped me, and been so unbelievably helpful to a new author. Your hard work is so greatly appreciated. Without you, I would have no readers!!! You guys rock Facebook on a daily basis, and I’m so privileged and honored that you take the time to make people aware of my work. Thank you so much.

To my street team. You guys humble me. I’m in awe of how freely and willingly you give of your time for me. Your support and encouragement has given me so much over the past 5 months, I can never thank you enough. You are wonderful, awesome women, and it’s such a pleasure to have you in my corner. You rock my socks!

To the amazing ladies in the Enchanted Series Book Group. What can I say? You make me laugh on a daily basis, you encourage me with your chants of #writewritewrite, and you love Brandon and Lily in a way that warms my heart. I hope you love Simon and Jess just as much. I appreciate every single post and every tag more than you will ever know. To watch all of you forming friendships and interacting with each other across the globe, because of my book, has been a dream come true. I love you guys.

I’d like to say a special thank you to the girls that have taken the time to make teasers for my work – Lauren, Noemi and LJ Cruz. The fact that you liked it enough to make such beautiful pictures is so amazing to me. To see my words as you see them is a gift. Thank you so much.

And last but by no means least, a
massive
thank you to you the reader. Thank you for spending your hard earned cash on my book, thank you for all your kind words, messages, and reviews. You are the reason I get to have this amazing, dream job. Your support means the world to me and I hope that you’ve enjoyed Simon and Jess’s journey together. Thank You.