Kiss Me Hard Before You Go (36 page)

At college, Finn tries to acclimate to a new setting, but quickly falls into an old pattern. Just as things start to become normal and Finn begins to fit in, something unexpected happens that takes her back to Graceville where she is forced to deal with one challenge after another. Her world nearly collapses, and she finds herself struggling to keep from drowning. Through it all, Finn discovers the power of love and friendship. She learns what it means to follow her heart and to stay true to what she wants, even if what she wants isn’t what she originally planned.

The Days Lost
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On the heels of her high school graduation, Ellie Morales is spending her summer vacation in the mountains of Western North Carolina with her dad and brother, Jonah. Having lost their mother only months earlier, all of them are trying to cope with the loss in their own way.

Part routine, part escape, running is Ellie’s way of dealing with her grief. Shortly after sunrise each morning, Ellie and her dog, Bosco, set out for a lengthy run on the path that passes by her house and leads deep into the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains. One fateful morning, Ellie is lead off of the trail and discovers a secret that will change her life, as well as the lives of the family she meets, forever. One member of this mysterious family is Sam Gantry, who seems unlike any guy she’s ever known.

This meeting sparks a series of events, causing Ellie to question everything she’s ever known and believed. The more she learns about Sam and his family, the more she wants to help him find the missing puzzle pieces.

About The Author

Shannon McCrimmon was born and raised in Central Florida. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Rollins College. In 2008, she moved to the upstate of South Carolina. It was the move to the upstate that inspired her to write novels. Shannon lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and toy poodle.

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Acknowledgements

Chris, thank you for all of your support, your constructive criticism, your brainstorming sessions, your honest feedback, your brilliant and creative mind, and your unconditional love. You are my rock! Laurin Baker, thank you for your support, your honesty, and your eye for detail. You are an awesome editor, and I appreciate you constantly holding my hand and encouraging me throughout the writing process. Wendy Neuman Wilken and Betty Jones, thank you for beta reading this book. Your comments were so helpful and made this book even better. I appreciate you! Gordon, Sheila, Grayson, and Kennedi Lee, thank you for opening up your beautiful farm to me and teaching me everything I’ve ever needed to know about cattle. You are an amazing family, and I’m proud to call you my friends. Special thanks to Jeanette Padilla Ritz and her daughter for naming Miles. To my family and friends, thank you for all of your support, encouragement and love. I’m lucky to have you all in my life. To my readers, thank you so much for reading the words I’ve written. It means the world to me.