Pieces For You (46 page)
Authors: Genna Rulon
Tags: #Mystery, #college romance, #romantic suspense, #Contemporary, #Romance, #young adult, #new adult
“Lo, you’re impossible not to love. I never stood a chance, not from the first time I heard your laugh.”
We dressed slowly, watching each other cover the parts we had just explored.
“I didn’t think of it before, but weren’t you worried someone may interrupt us?” I asked. It would be very un-Griffin-like for him to be okay with someone intruding on our private moment.
“I posted signs in both directions that said this part of the beach was closed.”
“Is that legal? This is a public beach, isn’t it?”
He shrugged.
“You went through a lot of trouble, babe,” I said, hugging him.
“You’re worth it. Haven’t you realized that yet? There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you. Sam, you are everything to me. All those pieces of me amount to nothing on their own—you are my whole. I was designed to be pieces for you.”
Life is funny; it puts people in our paths exactly when we need them—even if we weren’t looking for them. One of the very first people to read/review
Only For You
was you, CeCe. Who would have thought you would have thought you would wind up being my MOST trusted critique partner. Anyone who enjoys
Pieces For You
should thank you for your contribution to making it the story it is. Without you it would not be nearly as honest and “right.” I am honored to call you my critique partner and, even more so, my friend. I can’t wait for your book baby’s release—I know everyone will love
Tastes Like Winter
as much as I do, and I then will get to say ‘I knew her when…’
There have been a number of cheerleaders who have encouraged me since I released
Only For You
, all of whom I adore. But there is one special chica who has been there to encourage, empathize, and make me laugh when I was having moments of self-doubt and self-pity. Jennifer, you can’t take a compliment for shit, but you give them beautifully. You ask for nothing, but
‘pimp’
my work like a pro. I trust your book whispering, spidey-sense implicitly. Time and time again you’ve proven yourself to be a true friend, and I am so grateful for you. Besides, who else will laugh about HGSxM with me?
Editors are the unsung heroes of all books, and mine is a freakin’ super star. Sheri, you are a dream come true…I am proud to call you my editor and also my friend. Not only is your work impeccable, your suggestions sound, and your speed mind-blowing, but you are a joy in every way. Thank you for making
Pieces For You
shine. If you need an awesome editor, I can’t recommend S.G. Thomas highly enough: [email protected]
I have been blessed with an incredible group of beta readers who shared their honest thoughts and opinions about
Pieces For You
. You have each been a gift to me with both your friendship, critique, and support. In alphabetical order, I must thank…Adrienne, Brandelyn, Hildy, Heather, JJ, Shanny, and my Literati Ladies, too!
As always, I must thank my family, specifically my husband and two boys, whose patience and support make it possible for me to chase my dream and give voice to the stories in my head. Thank you all for being my own personal heroes and cheerleading squad!
To my Momma and Cara, you are my rocks! Thank you for sacrificing your time to help me follow my dream. I love you both more than words could ever express and couldn’t do this without you.
Last, but most definitely not least, I have to give a nod to my most bestest best friend, Debbie. Girl, we’ve known each other forever, plus. We’ve seen one another through more craziness than any one book could capture (a series maybe). Thank you for being my steadfast friend—accepting and understanding me (better than I do myself at times). If you had laughed in my face when I first told you I was writing a book I probably would have given up without even trying…so you can totally take credit for anything I write. You are definitely one of the graces God has given me that I could never earn but would be lost without! Luv ya so da much. (Does this make up for all the cards I never buy? LOL)
A portion of the proceeds from sales of
Pieces For
You will be donated to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) to assist the important work they are committed to in helping rape survivors. I encourage everyone to support RAINN:
www.rainn.org
Genna Rulon is an up-and-coming contemporary romance author.
During her 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, inspired by her love of reading, fantasized about penning her own stories. Encouraged by her favorite authors, many of whom are indie writers and self-published, she committed to pursue her aspirations of writing her own novels.
Genna was raised on Long Island in New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends. She’s married to a wonderful man who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on, even feigning interest relatively convincingly! Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.
All of Genna’s books are brought to you courtesy of coffee and Disney Junior.
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