Him (28 page)

When Will Price was assigned a partner for a sixth grade class project he had no idea she would become his best friend. She eventually became so much more, and then, one day left with no explanation. Floundering without her, what does Will do during their time apart? And now that she's back home what will he do to make her his again?

Acknowledgements

First and foremost to my readers, thank you for taking the time to read something I wrote.

The idea for this book started on a plane ride to Tampa Florida. It was early and our flight was super turbulent because of all this random wind up and down the east coast. It would have been a miserable flight if it wasn’t for Kelli Rae. We clicked and talked nonstop the entire flight (probably annoying the crap out of everyone around us!). We shared our life stories and I am blessed to
now call her my friend. Our conversations over rekindling old flames inspired me to write this book. To go from being the person sitting next to me on a plane to one of my biggest supporters, thank you so much. Muah Kelli!

My Betas,
ohmygod my betas, Amy Surrey, Kristy Jamieson, Judy Greco,
Elly Ruzgal
, Lisa VanArsdale, Kate Dixon, Jenny Lopez, Angelique Miller, and Vanessa Brown (aka eagle eye). You guys mean so much to me and everyday make me a better writer.

Jennifer Short Benson, your love for my words and your passion made this book what it is
today. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me. You are like a one woman publicist, ahem scene whisperer, and indie author ninja.

Miranda Sue Johnson at Mommy's a Book Whore, you're my person. I'm pretty sure we were
sisterwives or conjoined twins in a past life. We can have entire conversations in stickers. You are so generous with your time and support. I <3 you!

Yesenia
Vargas, this is our fourth book together. You are the sweetest editor a writer can have. I am so lucky I get to work with you. Thank you so much for polishing my words.

Sarah Hansen with Okay Creations, your covers are amazing. Sometimes I just sit and stare at them. You truly have a gift and I am honored to work with you.

My family, you still love me even when the voices in my head distract me from things like; making dinner, cleaning the kitchen floor, or even holding a conversation. Thank you.

To my proofer, Rachel Ryan, thank you so much for giving me the peace mind to share Him.

To my writer friends; Nikki Mahood, Helen Boswell (amazeballs), Gareth Young (Spartan), Penny Reid, Karen Bynum, Rachel Walter, Emma Hart, Ross McCoubrey, Melissa Collins, Antoinette Candela, S. Moose, and Renee Carlino, and L. Chapman, your friendship and support mean so much to me.

To
Maryse with Maryse.net, Kathy with Romantic Reading escapes, Jeannette and Kris and Nicole with I Heart Books, Mindy with Talkbooks, Kendall with Book Crazy, Louise with Hooked on Books, Cara with A Book Whore's Obsession, Danielle with Just Booked, Britney with Living Fictitiously, Emily with Rate my Romance and any other blog or page that supported me along the way.

Summary

HIM

Sarah Miller hasn’t been home in seven years. She thought she could stay away forever. If it wasn’t for her big brother's wedding, that is. Part of her even feels silly for staying away this long. It's not like anyone even knew what happened. Well, except for him.

That guy. The one she compared all others to. The one who set the bar so high no other guy after him could even compete. The one who made her feel like anything was possible. The one she thought she would never be good enough for. The one she spent the last seven years trying to forget.

All she needs to do is make it through the next week without running into him.

About the Author

Carey Heywood lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, three children, and nine-pound attack Yorkie. In her spare time, she transports her children from one extra-curricular activity to another while maintaining her day job in the world of finance. Right now, she is probably eating Swedish Fish.

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