"Okay, do you want to come in and wait for him? He should be out any second."
Is she out of her fucking mind? I'm totally going to be superficial and say she's a fucking airhead.
"No." I smile. "I'm headed out of town, so if you can just let him know."
"Oh, I'll totally tell him."
Ugh, is that bile coming up my throat?
"Thanks." Without another word, I dash down the steps and whip my cell phone out. How, how in the ever loving fuck is this happening again? How is this possible? How many fucking people did I piss off on that Karma bus?
Meg answers on the first ring.
"Road trip." My voice cracks, and I don't know how, but she knows. She just knows I need her.
"I'm packing. I'll be ready in five."
A sob makes it out just as I press end and throw my phone across the car. I hope it smashes into pieces like my heart is right now.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Every single time I keep thinking it's going to be easy. It takes a village to help and I don't want to leave anyone out.
My family: to Tony, Matteo, Michael, and Erica, who have to put up with Mom sitting at the table listening to country songs and serving you frozen pizza or McDonald's. You encouraged me, you pushed me, you support me, and I am utterly and forever grateful for all of that. Well when you weren't complaining you want real home cooked food, which was often. Thank you for going on this journey with me.
Crystal: My hooker. What don't you do for me? You named this book! Thank you for holding my hand. Thank you for cheering me on even when I was overly dramatic. Just thank you for being you and loving me!
Rachel: You are my blurb bitch. Each time you do it without even reading this book and you rocked it. I'm really happy I bulldozed my way into your life.
Kendall: You have become a special part of me. The nice part, of course. You pumped me up when I get down, you pushed me to be better, and you made me cry. Your friendship is better than chocolate.
Lori: I don't know what I would do without you in my life. You take over and I don't even have to ask or worry because I know everything will be fine, because you're a rock star!
Beta girls: Teressa, Natasha M, Lori, Diane, Sian, Yolanda, and Ashley. You girls made me not give up. You loved each and every single word and wrote and begged and pleaded for more.
Danielle Deraney Palumbo: No matter what the universe threw at you, you still managed to read my book. I don't think I could have done this without you. Thank you for taking the time and reading it and sending me your notes. I don't think I could release a book without you!
Madison Maniacs: This group is my go to, my safe place. You push me and get excited for me and I can't wait to watch us grow even bigger!
Mia: I'm so happy that Nanny threw out Archer's Voice and I needed to tell you because that snowballed to a friendship that is without a doubt the best ever!
Neda: Is there each and every single time I have a question, regardless if you're working or not. Thank you for being you, thank you for everything!
Emily, my Editor Extraordinaire: Thank you for not tearing my book to shreds and for loving it with me.
BLOGGERS. THANK YOU FOR TAKING A CHANCE ON ME. EVEN WHEN I HAD NO COVER, NO BLURB, NO NOTHING! FOR SHARING MY BOOK, MY TEASERS, MY COVER, EVERYTHING. IT COULDN'T BE DONE WITHOUT YOU!
My Girls: Sabrina, Melanie, Marie-Eve, Lydia, Shelly, Stephanie, Marisa. Your support during this whole ride has been amazing. GUYS, HOLY SHIT, LOOK AT ME GO!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
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