Authors: Toni Aleo
As Aiden made his way towards them with Audrey and Levi behind him, Fallon wished that there was a way she could get rid of Levi. After Fallon and Aiden had moved out to move in with Lucas, Levi moved in with Audrey. Fallon hated it, but she knew she couldn’t say anything. It was Audrey’s life and she was going to have to learn that Levi was the scum of the earth. She wanted Audrey to be happy, as happy as she was. She wanted Audrey to find a man like Lucas and love him the way she did.
Lucas placed a kiss at the base of her throat before laying his head on her shoulder. She smiled as she leaned her head against his. “You still love me?” she asked.
Fallon loved his reassurance and hated that she needed it, but it all just seemed so unreal. How did she get so lucky to have a man that was totally devoted to her and loved every little imperfection of hers? Lucas was the perfect man in her eyes — even with his temper and quick mouth — and she couldn’t help but love only him and she always would.
As Fallon watched Levi hold Audrey in his arms, her only worry was for her baby sister. Everything in Fallon’s life was coming together like a dream come true but Audrey’s was still a mess, and all Fallon could do was pray that Audrey got her happily ever after. Fallon’s wanted her sister to find true love — her one and only — like she had with Lucas. Audrey deserved nothing less.
Lucas turned Fallon into his arms before bringing her close and kissing her nose. His eyes were bright with excitement and Fallon knew her eyes matched his. She had never been so happy in her life, and it started and ended with Lucas Brooks.
To the love of my life, Michael: I couldn’t have asked for a better husband when I married you. We have been through hell and high water but we seem to always make it through as a team. I have the confidence I have because you love me. I write these books of love because I am loved the right way. I love hockey because you are so passionate about it. I love you, and I always will.
To my little bits, Mikey and Alyssa: I love you two more than anything in this world. You guys are my biggest fans and I hope that one day I make you as proud of me as I am of you two. I love you two.
To Nick: Oh goodness, how I love you. I couldn’t ask for a better teenager and I love you from the bottom of my heart.
To my mom: I love you, Mom. Thank you for always telling me I can do anything I want and for supporting me when I thought no one would.
To Noey: I love you, Bubba! Can you believe it!? Two porn books! I’m on a roll!
To Nortis, my sister: I love you and I don’t think I tell you that enough. I know that no matter what, you have my back and always will until the day we die. I will never love anyone the way I love you. Thank you for being there when I needed you most.
To Tera: I can’t believe after seven years of friendship you’re leaving me. I will miss you something crazy but don’t worry, I will always send you advance copies of my books and I will always love you.
To Althea: God, how I adore you. I am so happy that we have become so close and I couldn’t love you more! Thank you for the continued support and always being there for me.
To Claudia and Maxine: Who would have thought 10 months ago that I would meet two amazing women who have done nothing but encourage me and love me. I couldn’t have done a lot of this book without you two, and I am so glad to have y’all in my life. Thank you.
To: Jodi, Kristi, and Debbie: MY GIRLS! I love you guys more than anything. Thank you for reading Trying to Score before anyone else and being my soundboards. I love you all so much and I couldn’t have done without you!
To Susie: I love you first off, and I couldn’t have made it through this without you. Thank you so much for helping me with this book and for being there when I needed you. I love you!
To Janet: Thank you for what you did do.
To Tom Tom: I am so blessed to have met you! Thank you so much for being there through the edit of this book. I love that not only are you my editor but you have become my friend! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much!
To Jackie: I love you, and I’m so happy I have you back in my life for good!
To my family that I didn’t mention: I do love you, and thank you!
To the readers and my fans: It brings tears to my eyes at all the love and support y’all provide me with. Thank you so much for reading Trying to Score, and I hope to see you all again for Audrey’s story, Empty Net!