The Haunted (24 page)

I could see the desperation in his eyes and hear it in his voice.

“
The girls are staying over tonight, so how about tomorrow?”

His shoulders sagged and he grinned, his relief obvious. “Name the time.”

I bit my lower lip. “Um, how about I call you?”

By his expression, it wasn’t the answer he wanted. “Promise you’ll call, Riley?”

I slid my hand over his and squeezed it. “I promise. We have a lot to talk about.”

Coming Spring 2012

THE DEPARTED

Book three in the MacKinnon Curse series

Acknowledgements

A HUGE thank you to my good friend and critique partner Patrice (P.T.) Michelle for your honest input on this story. You’re a lifesaver.

Thanks to Pam Berehulke for your wonderful edit. You pointed out so many helpful things.

Thank you to the reviewers and readers who enjoyed The Deepest Cut. I appreciate your support more than you’ll ever know.

Last, but certainly not least, thanks to my wonderful husband, who puts up with late dinners and quiet nights when I’m on deadline…or when I just can’t seem to pull myself away from my imaginary world & characters.